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A Day in My Life ~ Rio Cruze by Patricia Rice

With half a bagel in her teeth, a cup of thick black from the taqueria in hand, Rio Cruze swung onto the LA Metro, and elbowed into a seat. Propping the coffee between her khaki-trousered knees—after years with the LAPD, a basic uniform was the easiest way to...

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My Musing ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson

Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...

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My Musing ~ TAKE HART by Jamie Parker Stickle

Dru’s Short Musing: A missing mother propels Corey to look further than what the police are doing and, in the process, finds herself in the crosshairs of something nefarious. This was a nice drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...

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My Musing ~ THE CAT’S EYE CHARM by Clea Simon

Dru’s Short Musing: A search for a missing cat becomes complicated when other factors hinder her search. This cleverly written whodunit with a nice pacing and a comfortable tone that I could not put down until all was said and done. The mystery was nicely executed...

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My Musing ~ THE PRIMROSE MURDER SOCIETY by Stacy Hackney

Dru’s Short Musing: When Lila becomes the prime suspect in her neighbor’s murder, this after looking into an old murder that took place years ago, she will do everything possible to clear her name, protect her daughter with help from friends to find the person...

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New Releases

New Releases ~ Week of June 28, 2026

Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of June 28 – July 4, 2026 with two debut series and one re-release. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JUNE 29 Murder at the Cornish Book Club by Fliss...

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Cover Reveals

Cover Reveal ~ FLASHES OF FIRE AND FURY by Lynda Allen

It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming June 2026. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: June 25, 2026 Series: A Liv Wilde Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery w/Paranormal elements Format:...

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Cover Reveal ~ Styled For Murder by Sarah Osborne

It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy...

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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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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #4

Thanks to the publisher,  One winner of a Lee Hollis signed set: POPPY HARMON AND THE HUNG JURY DEATH OF A BLUEBERRY TART MURDER AT THE BAKE SALE MURDER AT THE PTA To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Lee Hollis...

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Poisoned Pen Press Cozy Mystery Series Giveaway

Just in time for Labor Day reading preparations, we are having an East Hampton Murder Mystery Blowout! Antonia’s delicious, murder-infused investigations are the perfect additions to a long weekend TBR. From dead wall street tycoons to unexpected (and unalive)...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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Accolades

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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