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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...
A Day in My Life ~ Ella Devine by Lori Duffy Foster
When Ella thought of her father’s best friends, she remembered piggyback rides, snowball fights and hot cocoa by the fire on frigid Adirondack nights at the logging camp. She was only three when her father died while breaking a jam on the river and she had no real...
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A Day in My Life ~ Lucie Montgomery by Ellen Cosby
I had begun calling it “The Summer of MacGyvering” after the guy on the eponymous cult television show who could disable a missile with a paper clip, make tear gas out of kitchen spices and vinegar, or put together a defibrillator out of candlesticks, a rubber mat,...
A Day in My Life ~ Jo Jones by Brandy Schillace
I’m Jo Jones—and I am autistic. So yes, I find social interactions hard and unpredictable… but that’s nothing compared to murder. Murder is super inconvenient. It’s not as though I want to be a magnet for mayhem. It just kind of happens that way. One minute you’re...
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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 ~ Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh
Everything is coming up rosé for innkeeper Jess Byrne until a murder on opening weekend gives her B&B’s killer vibe a whole new meaning. Schitt’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building in this sparkling debut mystery. It’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B...
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My Musing ~ Danger at the Cove by Hannah Dennison
Danger at the Cove by Hannah DennisonSeries Name: Island Sisters Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: August 17, 2021Purchase Link In Danger at the Cove, the second book in a delightful cozy series by Hannah Dennison a surprise visitor makes an appearance on the island―and...
My Musing ~ Gone for Good by Joanna Schaffhausen
Gone for Good by Joanna SchaffhausenSeries Name: Detective Annalisa Vega Mystery #1Genre: Police ProceduralRelease: August 10, 2021Purchase Link Gone For Good is the first in a new mystery series from award-winning author Joanna Schaffhausen, featuring Detective...
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New Releases ~ Week of January 21, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 21 – 27, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 23 The Missing Witness by Allison Brennan (Thriller) Detective Kara...
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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 ~ Murder In The Community Garden by Judith Gonda
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Tory Benning" mystery series, coming May 2022 and now up for preorder. Book Synopsis Budding sleuth Tory Benning has to overcome planted evidence and growing suspicions to save an innocent man from being...
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Cover Reveal ~ Bronzed Betrayals by Ritter Ames
It is here! I am happy to present you with the cover for the fifth book in the “Bodies of Art” mystery series from Henery Press, coming June 26, 2018. Title: Bronzed Betrayals Genre: Traditional Mystery Author Website: ritterames.com Book Synopsis A masterpiece...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder, Curlers & Cruises by Arlene McFarlane
I am excited to share with you the cover for the third book in the “Murder, Curlers” mystery series from ParadiseDeer Publishing, coming June 1, 2018. Title: Murder, Curlers & Cruises Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: arlenemcfarlane.com Book Synopsis In 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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