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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 ~ Verona Montero by Kayleigh Suggett
The name’s Verona Montero, and I’m a private dick. Not a private investigator, not a detective—a private dick. I’m adamant about that point for two reasons: one, it lets me drop the word “dick” into conversation like confetti, and two, it sounds like I’m living in a...
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A Day in My Life ~ Piper Fairchild by Kathi Daley
When I’d made the decision to uproot my life and leave the chaos of New York City to move to the small seaside town of Holiday Bay, Maine, with my teacup Havanese, Penelope, I hadn’t known what to expect. A new beginning with new friends, I’d hoped. A business of my...
A Day in My Life ~ Anish Kharki by Jeannette de Beauvoir
Anish lives in Kathmandu and is the administrator for a mountaineering company. He secures climbing permits from the Nepali government, orders supplies, and troubleshoots problems any of the teams in the Himalayas encounter. It is a Wednesday like any other Wednesday....
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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 ~ The Bootlegger’s Daughter by Nadine Nettmann
In Prohibition-era Los Angeles, two women on opposite sides of the law must take control of their lives, make their marks, and try to survive. Even if it means crossing the line. In an underworld dominated by merciless men, Letty is building an empire by bootlegging...
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My Musing ~ Easy Mark by Shannon Baker
Easy Mark by Shannon BakerSeries Name: Kate Fox Mystery #4Genre: TraditionalRelease: August 10, 2021Purchase Link Acclaimed author Shannon Baker returns with Easy Mark, the fourth novel in the Kate Fox Mystery Series. With her ex-husband, Ted, working nearby in an...
My Musing ~ Harm Not The Earth by Liz Milliron
Harm Not The Earth by Liz MillironSeries Name: Laurel Highlands Mystery #4Genre: TraditionalRelease: August 10, 2021Purchase Link When Southwest Pennsylvania’s summer rains flood the Casselman River, State Police Trooper Jim Duncan finds a John Doe body in what is...
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New Releases ~ Week of January 14, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 14 – 20, 2024 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 15 The Perfect Affair by Angela Henry...
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 ~ The Navigator’s Daughter by Nancy Cole Silverman
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Kat Lawson" mystery series, coming June 2022. Book SynopsisGetting caught in the middle of an international art theft ring wasn't supposed to be part of the deal Kat Lawson made with her...
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Cover Reveal ~ Rooted In Deceit by Wendy Tyson + Giveaway
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Greenhouse” mystery series from Henery Press, coming September 4, 2018. Title: Rooted In Deceit Genre: Cozy Mystery Website: watyson.com Book Synopsis It’s summertime in Winsome. Washington Acres is...
Cover Reveal ~ Bad Time To Be In It by David Burnsworth + Giveaway
I am excited to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Blu Carraway” mystery series from Henery Press, coming July 10, 2018. Title: Bad Time To Be In It Genre: Private Investigator Author Website: davidburnsworthbooks.com Book Synopsis The past is never...
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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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