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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 ~ Homicide Detective Ian Grant by T.C. LoTempio
A typical day in my life? Well, that could consist of many things, depending on the circumstances. I’m Homicide Detective Ian Grant, and what seems typical to me might seem quite exciting to you, so here goes. I’m a Senior Homicide Detective on the Philadelphia police...
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A Day in My Life ~ Nola Jackson by Carolyn Marie Wilkins
My name is Nola Jackson. I'm twenty years old, and I live in Agate, Illinois with my Aunt Sarah. My aunt is over seventy, with skin the color of mahogany and a wispy halo of white hair. You’d never guess it to look at her, but my aunt is a master of Hoodoo Conjure,...
A Day in My Life ~ Maeve Gardner by Melinda Mullet
There are so many advantages to living on a houseboat in the middle of the city of London, but reliable food delivery service is not one of them. Don’t get me wrong, I adore being a part of the eclectic group of souls who’ve run away from life on dry land to join...
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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 ~ Ill-Fated Fortune by Jennifer J. Chow
The first in the heart-warming and deliciously mysterious Magical Fortune Cookie series from Lefty Award-nominee Jennifer J. Chow. Felicity Jin grew up literally hanging onto Mom’s apron strings in their magical bakery in the quaint town of Pixie, California. Her...
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My Musing ~ The Rocky Road to Ruin by Meri Allen
The Rocky Road to Ruin by Meri AllenSeries Name: Ice Cream Shop Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 27, 2021Purchase Link Justice will be swirled by amateur sleuth Riley Rhodes in the first in Meri Allen's brand-new mystery series, The Rocky Road to Ruin! Riley Rhodes,...
My Musing ~ Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby Allan
Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby AllanSeries Name: Whit and Whiskers Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 27, 2021Purchase Link Whitney Dagner is your tour guide to a Pacific paradise that's to die for--only to find it's a place people are also willing to kill...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 31, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 31, 2023 – January 6, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JANUARY 1 The Cadillac Job by Stacy Woodson (Serial Crime...
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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 ~ Wicked Schemes by Deb Pines
Below is the cover reveal for the next book in the Mimi Goldman Chautauqua Mysteries, coming July 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisWhen a local online message-board post says, “A Murder is Announced,” all are welcome, on July 18, 2021, at 9:15 p.m. at...
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Cover Reveal ~ With A Little Bit of Blood by D.E. Ireland
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Eliza Doolittle & Henry Higgins” mystery series, coming April 20, 2018. Title: With A Little Bit of Blood Genre: Historical Mystery Author Website: megmims, sharon-pisacreta Book Synopsis In the...
Cover Reveal ~ Wake Me When It’s Over by Cheryl A. Head
It's here. The cover for the second book in the “Charlie Mack Motown” mystery series, coming May 15, 2018. Title: Wake Me When It's Over Series: Charlie Mack Motown #2 Genre: Private Investigator Publisher: Bywater Books Website: Cheryl A. Head Charlie Mack 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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