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A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
A Day in the Life ~ Demi Myer by Sharon Marchisello
People are surprised DeeLo Myer is my aunt, as I’m a year older and almost a head taller. We’re more like sisters than DeeLo and my mother, Desiree, who is sixteen years her senior. Since Desiree was still in high school when I was born, I was raised mostly by her...
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A Day In My Life ~ Winter Snow by Gerri Lewis
“Quick,” whispered my friend Carla. “Climb in.” How had obituary-writing become such a dangerous occupation, I wondered as I hissed back, “I am not climbing into a casket, even if it is big enough to hold a giant.” Carla, one of my best friends and the assistant...
A Day In My Life ~ Carrie Jorgenson by Catherine Bruns
Hello, everyone! As the saying goes, I’m back, baby! Yes, I’ve just returned from Hollywood to my home in beautiful Hawaii, where the living is easy, and the scenery always breathtaking. Hollywood can be a lonely place. It’s full of fickle and unsympathetic people,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Fall by Tracy Clark
In the second book in the Detective Harriet Foster thriller series, author Tracy Clark weaves a twisted journey into the underbelly of Chicago as Harriet and her team work to unmask a serial killer stalking the city’s aldermen. The Chicago PD is on high alert when two...
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My Musing ~ Her Last Breath by Hilary Davidson
Her Last Breath by Hilary DavidsonGenre: Psychological ThrillerRelease: July 1, 2021Purchase Link From the bestselling author of One Small Sacrifice comes a suspenseful thriller about a dead woman who predicted her own murder—and the sister who won’t let the truth be...
My Musing ~ Runner by Tracy Clark
Runner by Tracy ClarkSeries Name: Chicago #4Genre: Private Investigator MysteryRelease: June 29, 2021Purchase Link Former homicide cop turned private investigator Cass Raines gets the job done in this page-turning Chicago-set novel from award-winning author Tracy...
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ December 2023
Here is a list of over 60 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 ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Deceived by Mary Keliikoa
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Kelly Pruett" mystery series, coming May 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisIn the third thrilling book in the Kelly Pruett mystery series--Her world was falling into place. Then women...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Trouble With Cupid edited by Jaden Terrell, Claire Matturro, Michelle Ladner
Are you ready for "10 Short Mysteries Spiced With Romance"? Here is it . . . the cover of the holiday-themed anthology from KaliOka Press, coming February 14, 2018. Title: The Trouble With Cupid Genre: Cozy Publisher: KaliOka Press Editors: Jaden Terrell, Claire...
Cover Reveal ~ Death Comes to Dogwood Manor by Sandra Bretting
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Missy DuBois” mystery series from Lyrical Underground, coming June 12, 2018. Title: Death Comes to Dogwood Manor Series: Missy DuBois #4 Genre: Cozy Publisher: Kensington Books Website: Sandra...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
