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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 ~ Kate (and Maeve) Buckley by Lisa Q. Mathews
Hi Everyone, I know you were expecting my mom, Kate Buckley. I’m really sorry, but she isn’t home yet so this is Maeve, her daughter. I’m almost 15, and I can tell you anything you want to know about her life. Trust me on that. She’s a WFH accountant who plays the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Katie Aubrey by J.C. Eaton (Ann Goldfarb)
“You’ll love renting this historic house in the heart of Cave Creek, Arizona,” my real estate agent and best friend Maddie told me over a year ago. But what she didn’t tell me was that it was occupied by its former inhabitant, or I should say, “the stubborn ghost of...
A Day in My Life ~ Giovanna Rogers by Sharon Marchisello
My name is Giovanna Rogers, and I’m the manager of Leisure Dreams – Galapagos, the newest hotel in the international luxury resort chain. This is a dream job in a dream location, overlooking Academy Bay and the town of Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa Cruz. About...
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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 ~ Public Anchovy #1 by Mindy Quigley
Public Anchovy #1 is the third book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria. While Geneva Bay’s upper crust gets ready to party down at a Prohibition-themed fundraiser, pizza chef Delilah O’Leary is focused on seeing her...
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My Musing ~ A Wild Ride by Jane Tesh
A Wild Ride by Jane TeshSeries Name: Madeline Maclin #6Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 3, 2021Purchase Link Madeline Maclin's mother never approved of her detective career. But when ten paintings are stolen from the Parkland Museum of Art, including Madeline's Blue...
My Musing ~ The Inheritance by R. Franklin James
The Inheritance by R. Franklin JamesSeries Name: Johanna Hudson #1Genre: Traditional MysteryRelease: April 2021Purchase Link A 30-year-old genealogist is forced to face the pain of her own past while discovering that her talents can be used to solve more than her...
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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 ~ 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 ~ 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...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Phantom Of Oz by Cindy Brown
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Ivy Meadows” humorous mystery series from Henery Press, coming January 30, 2018. Title: The Phantom of Oz Series: Ivy Meadows #5 Genre: Humorous Mystery Publisher: Henery Press Website:...
Cover Reveal ~ Bear Witness to Murder by Meg Macy
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear” mystery series from Kensington, coming May 29, 2018. Title: Bear Witness To Murder Series: Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear #2 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher:...
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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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