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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 ~ Eric Peterkin by Christopher Huang
From the journal of Eric Peterkin, dated 27 February 1925: I miss my Usual Armchair. The chief advantage of a job evaluating manuscripts for publication is that it can be done anywhere; and until two months ago, I’d do it from the comfort of an armchair in the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Jessica Fletcher by Terrie Farley Moran
Hello everyone! My name is Jessica Fletcher, although the mystery lovers who read the novels I write often think of me as J. B. Fletcher. (In case you were wondering, the B. stands for Beatrice which is my middle name.) One of the perks of being a writer is that I am...
A Day in My Life ~ Ariadne Winter by Ellen Butler
Hello, my name is Ariadne Winter. I know what you’re thinking. My mother was on a Greek Mythology kick when she was pregnant with me. My aunt once told me, I was lucky she didn’t saddle me with Persephone or Harmonia, two names in the running. Ariadne was a Cretan...
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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 ~ 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 ~ The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait by Cleo Coyle
The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait by Cleo CoyleSeries Name: Haunted Bookshop #7Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 4, 2021Purchase Link Bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure and her gumshoe ghost team up to solve the stunning mystery at the heart of a madwoman’s...
My Musing ~ Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. ManansalaSeries Name: Tita Rosie's Kitchen #1Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 4, 2021Purchase Link The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes—one that might just be killer. . . When Lila Macapagal...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 19, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 19 – 25, 2023 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! NOVEMBER 21 Monkshood, Tea, & Murder by Joni...
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 Tuesday Night Survivors’ Club by Lynn Cahoon
I love introducing new series to my readers and with this one I’m so excited because I love the work of Lynn Cahoon. So, I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a new mystery series, coming June 2022 and is up for preorder. Book...
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Cover Reveal ~ Playing With Bonbon Fire by Dorothy St. James
I am excited to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Southern Chocolate Shop” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming March 13, 2018. Title: Playing with Bonbon Fire Series: Southern Chocolate Shop #2 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Crooked Lane...
Cover Reveal ~ Bones To Pick by Linda Lovely
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Brie Hooker” humorous mystery series from Henery Press, coming October 24, 2017. Title: Bones To Pick Series: Brie Hooker #1 Genre: Humorous Mystery Publisher: Henery Press Website: Linda Lovely...
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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
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