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A Day in My Life ~ Maggie Penrose by Tracy O’Shields
A typical day in Porth Merryn is considerably quieter than the life I left behind in London. At least, that is what I keep telling myself. These days, mornings generally begin at Seaward Grange with tea, five Buff Orpington hens demanding breakfast as though they have...
A Day in My New Hope Life ~ Juli Butler by Barbara Witek
Snowstorms, Shenanigans, and Strong Coffee If you’ve ever wondered what a “normal” day looks like in New Hope, Connecticut… well, so have I. If you find one, please notify the authorities. Most mornings start at Petite Four Paws Cafe, where I try to convince my aging...
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A Day In My Life ~ Shelby Phillips by Allie Pleiter
I’m Shelby Phillips, new “temporary manager” of Nina’s Nimble Needle needlepoint shop while my mom Nina is on vacation. As my first official day at the shop, yesterday was blessedly ordinary. Even after I did everything I could think of to get ready for today’s big...
A Day In My Life ~ Sheriff Red Hammergren by Linda Norlander
On a cold Minnesota January morning I sat at my desk with four files in front of me. It was time for the annual cold case review. As recently elected sheriff of Pearsal County and widow of the previous sheriff, I’d taken over the duty. The oldest case was an unknown...
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My Musing ~ DEATH OF A BAD PENNY by A.M. Loweecey
Dru’s Short Musing: When her scumbag of a husband re-enters her life, not only was he dead by bullets, but he put her life in danger when he slips an item into her possession. Now she is on the run for her life trying to return said item to its lawful owner without...
My Musing ~ Blow Up by Ellen Crosby
Blow Up by Ellen Crosby Series Name: Sophie Medina Mystery Book #3Genre: TraditionalRelease: May 2, 2023Format: Print, Digital Photojournalist Sophie Medina must figure out how the death of a Supreme Court justice and the murder of a homeless man are related before...
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My Musing ~ The Devil’s Bones by Carolyn Haines
The Devil's Bones by Carolyn Haines is the 21st book in the "Sarah Booth Delaney" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming July 21, 2020. As Sarah Booth sees it, Easter weekend is a time to celebrate life in all its many forms. So when the newly-pregnant...
My Musing ~ Lineage Most Lethal by S.C. Perkins
Lineage Most Lethal by S.C. Perkins is the second book in the "Ancestry Detective" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming July 21, 2020. Texas genealogist Lucy Lancaster grapples with a mystery rooted in World War II and espionage It's the week before...
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Week of April 16, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of April 16 – 22, 2023 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! Double Back by Shannon Baker (Traditional)Determined...
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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 ~ A Plague Among Us by Deb Pines
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Chautauqua" mystery series, coming July 2021. Book synopsis:When Al Martin, the editor of a satiric newspaper in Chautauqua, N.Y., reportedly dies of COVID-19, the local consensus is: good...
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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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