Features
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 ~ Cordelia West by Lyla Lane
I’m Cordelia West and I am, or at least I was, a librarian in Dallas, Texas. That is until my Aunt Penelope passed away, leaving me the sole owner of the Chickadee Motel. A bit of a surprise, considering I didn’t even know I had an Aunt Penelope. Her trust came with...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Joseph Spector by Tom Mead
Pick a card, any card. No? You don’t care for magic tricks? Forgive me. See that poster, framed on the far wall: “The Sensational Mister Spector.” Some visitors remember me from those days, when I trod the boards performing wonders to packed houses in the music halls...
A Day in My Life ~ Emily Plankhurst by Connie Shelton
People always assume working in a library is quiet, predictable, and filled with nothing but the soft rustle of pages and the occasional shushing. And sure, we have those moments. But here at The Morton Library, nestled in a sleepy corner of Taos, in northern New...
Reviews
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 ~ Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel
When Kate Mulligan inherits her great uncle’s fruit orchard, she quickly realizes that apples aren’t the only thing that can have rotten cores. Dru’s Short Musing: This debut series caters to what I enjoy in a new cozy whodunit. We have the amateur sleuth, the...
Reviews
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...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of December 10, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 10 – 16, 2023 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! DECEMBER 11 Eight is Not Enough by Sheila Fowler...
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 Fragrance of Death by Leslie Karst
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Sally Solari" mystery series, coming August 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisRestaurateur Sally Solari is a champion, both in the kitchen and on the case, but after getting mixed up in...
Cover Reveals
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...
Cover Reveal ~ In Cold Chocolate by Dorothy St. James
I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for the third book in the “Southern Chocolate Shop” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming September 11, 2018. Title: In Cold Chocolate Series: Southern Chocolate Shop #3 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Crooked Lane Books...
Extras
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...
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
Extras
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
About
Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
