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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 ~ Sarah Cox by Donna Clancy
Hi, I’m Sarah Cox and I live in Wisteria. My mom passed rather unexpectedly and I inherited her craft shop called Coppertips. This kept me in the small town instead of moving to the city like I had originally planned on doing after attaining my degree in art...
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A Day In My Life ~ Maureen Nash by Molly MacRae
Hi, Maureen Nash, here. Sorry, but I’m a little distracted. I told you about a day in my life, back in September, before I knew I’d be relocating to Ocracoke. Ocracoke is a small island off the coast of North Carolina where my late husband, Jeff, inherited the Moon...
A Day In My Life ~ Kat Hu by Gloria Chao
Another day, another god-awful package from my mother so ridiculous I couldn’t help but laugh (and maybe also cry). Today’s prize? A Life Alert. I called her immediately so I could ask, “Why, Mom?” “Because! I see on TV! A woman fall—is so sad. She yell, Help! Help! I...
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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 ~ Under The Cocoon Moon by Kathleen Bailey
A dead body in the woods … A rare sapphire is missing … The connection changes her life forever. Olivia Penn is looking forward to spending time with her friends and family over the holidays in her hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. The Christmas season’s spirit has...
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My Musing ~ Murder by Page One by Olivia Matthews
Murder by Page One by Olivia MatthewsSeries Name: Peach Coast Library #1Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: March 23, 2021Purchase Link Marvey, a librarian, has moved from Brooklyn to a quirky small town in Georgia. When she’s not at the library organizing events for readers,...
My Musing ~ No Sin Unpunished by LynDee Walker
No Sin Unpunished by LynDee WalkerSeries Name: Faith McClellan #3Genre: Traditional MysteryRelease: March 2, 2021Purchase Link While on special assignment to the bank fraud unit, Texas Ranger Faith McClellan accidentally stumbles upon a raging fire consuming the back...
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ November 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 ten 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 ~ Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron
Ellen Byron is one of my favorite go-to-authors and I’m so thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in her NEW "Vintage Cookbook" mystery series, coming June 2022 and the book is up for preorder. Book SynopsisA fantastic new cozy mystery series...
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Cover Reveal ~ What Doesn't Kill You by Aimee Hix
I am thrilled and excited to reveal the cover for the first book in the NEW “Willa Pennington, PI” mystery series, coming January 8, 2018. Title: What Doesn't Kill You Series: Willa Pennington, PI #1 Genre: Traditional Mystery Publisher: Midnight Ink Website: Aimee...
Cover Reveal ~ Dead in the Water by Denise Swanson
It is my pleasure to reveal the cover for the first book in the NEW “Welcome Back to Scumble River” mystery series, coming September 5, 2017. Title: Dead in the Water Series: Welcome Back to Scumble River #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Website:...
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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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