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A Day in My Life ~ Margaret Drake by Darcy Graves
I had not intended to involve myself in a murder investigation. But I imagine few do, unless they are killers. Murders, like unsuitable engagements and unfortunate hats, are the sort of thing one generally hopes will happen to other people. I’m afraid this particular...
A Day in My Life ~ Chance Winston by Alan Orloff
An Excerpt - Sneak Peek I came by my dishonesty honestly. My great-grandfather was a horse thief. My grandfather was a tax cheat. My uncle was a real estate swindler. My father was a con man, a grifter. And my mother? A real piece of work. That’s all in my rearview...
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A Day in My Life ~ Ashley Prescott/Niki Foster by James M. Jackson
Each morning, I wake up to two questions. Where am I? Who am I? This isn’t philosophy; my life depends on those answers. I do not open my eyes until I know whether I’m FBI Special Agent Ashley Prescott or Corporal Niki Foster—proud member of the Patriots For Freedom,...
A Day in My Life ~ Lady Darling by Colleen Gleason
As the dowager Lady Darling, I now have very few responsibilities, and after my fifty years of life, I quite prefer it that way. I’ve raised and married off—extremely well, in fact—four children, one of which is the Marquess of Darling. As he has taken over the reins...
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My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris
Award-winning author Wanda Morris returns with a powerful, haunting thriller following a lawyer who after the mysterious disappearance of a local landowner and the death of his sister just months before, uncovers a conspiracy that dates back to Reconstruction and...
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My Musing ~ Up To No Gouda by Linda Reilly
Up To No Gouda by Linda Reilly Series Name: Grilled Cheese Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: January 25, 2022 The first in a delicious new culinary cozy series featuring a grilled cheese eatery owner who must solve murders in her small town before she is put under lock...
My Musing ~ Find Me by Alafair Burke
Find Me by Alafair Burke Genre: Psychological ThrillerRelease: January 11, 2022 The disappearance of a young woman leaves her best friend reeling and an NYPD homicide detective digging into her own past in this twisty mystery about the power of female friendships....
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ May 2024
Here is a list of over 70 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with eight debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ Digging Up Daisy by Sherry Lynn
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the new "Mainely Murder" mystery series, coming April 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 4, 2023Publisher: Penguin Random HouseFormat: Print, Digital, AudioName of Series: Mainely...
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Cover Reveal ~ Jealousy Filled Donuts by Ginger Bolton
I am excited to share with you the cover for the third book in the "Deputy Donut" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming August 27, 2019. Author: Ginger Bolton Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: gingerbolton.com Book Synopsis When a firecracker becomes a...
Cover Reveal ~ Death By Dog Show by Arlene Kay
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Creature Comforts” mystery series from Kensington Books, coming March 5, 2019. Author: Arlene Kay Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: arlenekay.com Book Synopsis Army vet Persephone “Perri” Morgan...
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2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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