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A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
A Day in My Life ~ Ellie Hamlin by Sylvie Kurtz
How does that saying go? Man plans and God laughs. My husband Harlan, Brighton, New Hampshire’s Chief of Police, was all set to retire and for the first time in our life, we would enjoy traveling. As you can guess, that didn’t work out. My sister-in-law Page owns the...
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Special Edition With Jane Kelly
It’s never good when a message begins “Due to circumstances beyond our control.” That said, due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to take a break from writing. During that time, I recorded thoughts about my next Meg Daniels mystery in my phone Notes app, on...
Get To Know ~ Dr. Michael Portman by Valerie Burns
Sometimes the best way to know a person is by asking questions, where you can learn more about what makes them tick. Let’s see what Michael has to say with his answers below. What is your full name? Dr. Michael Portman How old are you? I’m twenty-eight, the same age...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Molten Death by Leslie Karst
A glimpse of a quickly melting corpse at the foot of a volcano has amateur sleuth and food enthusiast Valerie Corbin shocked. But how can she investigate a murder, when there's no evidence the victim ever existed? The first Orchid Isle cozy mystery, set in tropical...
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My Musing ~ An Eggnog To Die For by Amy Pershing
An Eggnog To Die For by Amy Pershing Series Name: Cape Cod Foodie Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: November 9, 2021 Christmas is coming to Cape Cod, but when Sam Barnes finds a very dead Santa in a very hip restaurant, it’s up to her to sift out suspects who have been...
My Musing ~ All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris
All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris Genre: ThrillerRelease: November 2, 2021Everyone has something to hide. . . Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 25, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 25 – March 2, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! FEBRUARY 26 Dead and a Praline Latte by Lexi...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Deadly Intent by Laraine Stephens
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in The Reggie da Costa Mysteries, coming May 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisA glint of gold caught his eye. A putrefying hand extended from the sleeve of a checked shirt; its little finger adorned by the...
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Cover Reveal ~ Sconed To Death by Lynn Cahoon
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Cat Latimer” mystery series from Kensington, coming May 28, 2019. Title: Sconed To Death Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: lynncahoon.com Book Synopsis Cat Latimer pursues a scone-cold killer who...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder from Scratch by Leslie Karst
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Sally Solari” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books coming April 9, 2019. Title: Murder From Scratch Genre: Culinary Mystery Author Website: Leslie Karst Book Synopsis Restaurateur Sally Solari’s...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
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