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Author Showcase ~ The History of the Super Sleuth by Samantha Larsen
Despite being one of the most famous detectives in literature, Sherlock Holmes was not the first Super Sleuth. That honor goes to C. Auguste Dupin, a French detective. Dupin first appeared in 1841, in Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.” In...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Theodosia Browning by Laura Childs
Theodosia sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know her. What is your full name? My name is Theodosia Regina Browning. I’m actually named after Theodosia Alston,...
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A Day in My Life ~ Thea Olson by Ellen Jacobson
Greetings from North Dakota! My name is Thea Olson and I live in a tiny town called Why in the western part of the Peace Garden State with my grandparents, Thor and Rose Olson, and my brother, Leif. It's true. My hometown really is called Why. Why is it called Why?...
A Day in My Life ~ Phoebe (Just Phoebe, Thanks) by Ang Pompano
Hi. Phoebe here. Not Aunt Phoebe. Just Phoebe. The only one who insists on calling me that is my nephew, Al DeLucia, Jr. He seems to think tossing around “Aunt” earns him some slack. It doesn’t. He’s renting the apartment over my garage while he’s up from Savannah,...
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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 ~ Off the Air by Christina Estes
Equal parts thought-provoking and entertaining, Off the Air introduces Jolene Garcia in Emmy Award–winning reporter Christina Estes's Tony Hillerman Prize–winning debut. Jolene Garcia is a local TV reporter in Phoenix, Arizona, splitting her time between covering...
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My Musing ~ Death of a Red-Hot Rancher by Mimi Granger
Death of a Red-Hot Rancher by Mimi GrangerSeries Name: Love Is Murder Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: September 14, 2021Purchase Link Love meets murder in this new cozy mystery series set in a quirky romance bookstore, with a heroine to die for. Lizzie Hale may be the...
My Musing ~ The Secret Staircase by Sheila Connolly
The Secret Staircase by Sheila ConnollySeries Name: Victorian Village Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: August 24, 2021Purchase Link From New York Times bestselling author Sheila Connolly, The Secret Staircase is the third Victorian Village Mystery, which finds Kate...
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ February 2024
Here is a list of over 65 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with six 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 ~ A Streetcar Named Murder by T. G. Herren
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "New Orleans Antique Shop" mystery series, coming December 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisWhen the mysterious letter arrives by courier, Valerie Cooper doesn’t know what to make...
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Cover Reveal ~ NC-17 by Larissa Reinhart + Giveaway
Here is it. . .the cover reveal for the third book in the “Maizie Albright Star Detective” series from Past Perfect Press, coming August 7, 2018. Title: NC-17 Genre: Traditional mystery Author Website: larissareinhart.com What we locals call “Georgiawood” continues in...
Cover Reveal ~ Die Me A River by Denise Swanson
I am excited to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Welcome Back to Scumble River” mystery series from Sourcebook, coming September 1, 2018. Title: Die Me A River Genre: Cozy Mystery Website: deniseswanson.com Book Synopsis Skye Denison-Boyd and her...
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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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