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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 ~ Lily Dreyfus by Darlene Dziomba
It’s another bright, beautiful spring morning in New Jersey. I’m always grateful for a sunny morning since my day begins with multiple dog walks. First, I walk my pups, Boone and Crockett. Then I’m off to the Forever Friends Animal Shelter. There are five to...
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A Word With Stacy Wilder
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? First off—thanks so much for having me! I grew up on Nancy Drew and Harriet the Spy, so mysteries are my go-to genre. As an adult, I devoured Sue Grafton’s alphabet...
A Day in My Life ~ Rose Webster by Jacqueline Boulden
This is still a new sensation for me—Rose Webster, intrepid photojournalist. I’ve been in all kinds of tense and dangerous situations, but nothing compares to waking up in the bedroom where I grew up, my right arm numb because a little Maltese has curled up in the in...
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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 ~ 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 ~ Death at Greenway by Lori Rader Day
Death at Greenway by Lori Rader Day Genre: HistoricalRelease: October 12, 2021Purchase Link From the award-winning author of The Day I Died and The Lucky One, a captivating suspense novel about nurses during World War II who come to Agatha Christie’s holiday estate to...
My Musing ~ Mercy Creek by M.E. Browning
Mercy Creek by M.E. Browning Series Name: Jo Wyatt Mystery #2Genre: Police ProceduralRelease: October 12, 2021Purchase Link In an idyllic Colorado town, a young girl goes missing—and the trail leads into the heart and mind of a remorseless killer. The late summer heat...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 18, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 18 – 24, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! FEBRUARY 20 A Smoking Bun by Ellie Alexander...
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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 ~ Snuffed Out by Valona Jones
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Magic Candle Shop" mystery series, coming January 2023. Book SynopsisThe Book and Candle Shop in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia, is a sensory delight of books, candles, local art, and...
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Cover Reveal ~ Contract for Chaos by Judy Alter
I am excited to share with you the cover for the eighth book in the “Kelly O'Connell” mystery series from Alter Ego Press, coming September 20, 2018. Title: Contract for Chaos Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: judyalter.com Book Synopsis When four young men...
Cover Reveal ~ Santa Puppy by Lynn Cahoon
I am excited to share with you the cover for the third novella in the “Tourist Trap” mystery series from Kensington, coming November 6, 2018. Title: Santa Puppy Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: Lynn Cahoon Book Synopsis ’Twas the season of Christmas, and all...
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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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