Features
A Day in My Life ~ Anastasia Livanitis by Lisa Troy
If you'd told me a year ago that I'd be spending my mornings arguing with a dead influencer, I'd have laughed and gone back to my desk. I had a good job then—editor at Faros Publishing, in Athens, where nobody crossed themselves when I walked past. For the past week,...
A Word With Mary Anna Evans
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I like crime fiction because it deals with big, important issues. If somebody commits murder, and that’s almost always the crime at the heart of a mystery, the...
Features
A Word With Mary Anna Evans
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I like crime fiction because it deals with big, important issues. If somebody commits murder, and that’s almost always the crime at the heart of a mystery, the...
A Day in My Life ~ Prudence Bates by Suzanne Stauffer
June 6, 1929. I’ve never tried to keep a diary before. There didn’t seem to be much point. Every day was the same – placid, pleasant, predictable. I went off in the morning to work at the library and came home at night to dinner on the table, just Mother and me....
Reviews
My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...
My Musing ~ AFTER THE FALL by Wendy Roberts
Dru’s Short Musing: Finding a dead body on her property has Amber reluctantly looking for answers. I was completely immersed in this solid mystery that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a great job in staging this drama with a core group...
Reviews
My Musing ~ AFTER THE FALL by Wendy Roberts
Dru’s Short Musing: Finding a dead body on her property has Amber reluctantly looking for answers. I was completely immersed in this solid mystery that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a great job in staging this drama with a core group...
My Musing ~ THE PILGRIMAGE OF PRIMROSE HONEYCHURCH by Laura Jensen Walker
Dru’s Short Musing: Taking stock of her life, Primrose heads out on a journey of self-discovery that pulls at one’s emotional heartstrings. The author wrote a beautiful and endearing story that stayed with me from the first page to the last and beyond. Stepping out of...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of October 18, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 18 – 24. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 19 The Family Cross by James Patterson (Thriller) Alex Cross is a brilliant psychologist—and a...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE GIRL IN FOXKILL FOREST by Shelly Jones
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in a new mystery series, coming in February 2027 from Tule Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 10, 2027 Series: A Foxkill Murder Cases Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
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 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 ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
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...
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You: 40...
Extras
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You: 40...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
