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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 ~ Nan Tudor by Karen E. Olson
I lock up the restaurant and step out onto the cobblestoned walk. I breathe in the fresh air, but my nose is still full of the scents of the night’s menu—Burgundy beef cheek, pork spareribs, and monkfish with roasted fennel. The kitchen had been hot, and I can feel...
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A Day in My Life ~ Aubrey Spencer by Juliet Blackwell
Occupation: photographer of abandoned places… I started the day trespassing in an ancient cemetery, and ended it creeping around an (officially off-limits) abandoned hotel. The way one does. My name is Aubrey Spencer. Not Audrey, or Audra, or anything else that starts...
A Day In The Life ~ The Bear Formerly Known as Stoney by Ellen Byron
Howdy all, Stoney the Bear here. Well, the Bear Formerly Known as Stoney. My friend Dee Stern, the new Golden Motel owner, has rechristened me “Bud the Bear.” Apparently, she needs a more family-friendly name for the cartoons she’s been creating featuring yours truly....
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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 ~ Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles by Elizabeth Crowens
Asta, the dog from the popular Thin Man series, has vanished, and production for his next film is pending. MGM Studios offers a huge reward, and that’s exactly what young private detectives Babs Norman and Guy Brandt need for their struggling business to survive....
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My Musing ~ The Ghost Camper’s Tall Tales by Elizabeth Pantley
The Ghost Camper’s Tall Tales by Elizabeth PantleySeries Name: Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Mystery #3Genre: Magical RealismRelease: July 27, 2021Purchase Link A magic mirror. An enchanted world. A mysterious story-telling ghost. A hilarious, perpetually annoyed...
My Musing ~ A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones
A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda JonesSeries Name: Sunshine Vicram Mystery #2Genre: TraditionalRelease: July 27, 2021Purchase Link From the New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones comes the second novel in her laugh-out-loud Sunshine Vicram mystery series,...
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New Releases ~ Week of January 7, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 7 – 13, 2024 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 9 The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes (Cozy...
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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 ~ Wined and Died in New Orleans by Ellen Byron
Ellen is one of my favorite authors and I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in her "Vintage Cookbook" mystery series, coming December 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisIn the second Vintage Cookbook Mystery, Ricki has to help solve a...
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Cover Reveal ~ Shattered At Sea by Cheryl Hollon
Here it is, the cover for the fifth book in the “Webb's Glass Shop” mystery series from Kensington, coming August 28, 2018. Title: Shattered at Sea Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: cherylhollon.com Book Synopsis A Mediterranean cruise gives glass shop owner...
Cover Reveal ~ Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
I am so thrilled to share the cover for the fourth book in the award-winning “Cajun Country” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming October 9, 2018. Title: Mardi Gras Murder Genre: Cozy Mystery Website: ellenbyron.com Book Synopsis Southern charm meets the...
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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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