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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...
Author Showcase ~ Check It Out! by Susan Harris Howell
I have been borrowing library books for as long as I can remember. And while I do buy books occasionally - to support a new author or if the book has information I’ll want to reference later - most of my reading today comes to me in digital form from my library. I...
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A Day in My Life ~ Denny Winwood by R.M. Murphy
Hello everyone, my name is Denny Winwood. I'm the owner of the Rolling Dough Pizza Truck here in Willow Creek, Pennsylvania. My day to day isn’t all that exciting—usually. Normally, I’m crafting the perfect pizzas for the folks around town who have been lining up at...
A Day in My Life ~ Clementine Carter by Joanne Tracey
The sun streaked through the slats in the old venetian blinds, casting a golden, almost hazy, film across the bed. Outside, a magpie carolled to welcome the day, its mate joining in the chorus. Life didn’t get much better than this. I imagined Grieg’s “Morning” was...
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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 ~ Until Depths Do Us Part by K.B. Jackson
Sudden riches lead to a world of trouble… Newly widowed Charlotte McLaughlin is adrift following the sudden death of her husband of twenty years and the shocking discovery of the lavish double life he’d lived while purportedly traveling for business. Dru’s Short...
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My Musing ~ The Enemy You Gnocchi by Catherine Bruns
The Enemy You Gnocchi by Catherine Bruns Series Name: Italian Chef Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: October 26, 2021 A delicious new holiday mystery from USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns! It's Christmas time in Harvest Park, so grab your cocoa and sleuthing...
My Musing ~ Getaway With Murder by Diane Kelly
Getaway With Murder by Diane Kelly Series Name: Mountain Lodge Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: October 26, 2021 Getaway With Murder is the first in a brand new cozy series from Diane Kelly set in a lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where secrets hide behind every hill....
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ March 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 15 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
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 ~ Boardwalk Betrayal by Wendy Ledger
I’m happy to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Maggie and Pepper" mystery series, coming May 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisA chatty feline and a tragic murder. Can this loyal wife solve a heartbreaking crime? Maggie Romano...
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Cover Reveal ~ Game Of Scones by Mary Lee Ashford
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Sugar & Spice" mystery series from Lyrical Underground, coming December 4, 2018. Title: Game of Scones Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: maryleeashford.com Book Synopsis Rosetta Sugarbaker...
Cover Reveal ~ The Blood Runs Cold by Catherine Maiorisi
I am happy to share with you the cover for the second book in the “NYPD Detective Chiara Corelli” mystery series from Bella Books, coming February 15, 2019. Title: The Blood Runs Cold Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: catherinemaiorisi.com Book Synopsis Still...
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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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