Features
A Word With Tracy O’Shields
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I've always loved mysteries. When my sister and I were little, she would dress up like Sherlock Holmes—the Basil Rathbone version—and we'd make up mysteries to...
A Day in My Life ~ Declan Shaw by M.E. Proctor
I should have gone to Connecticut in the spring. Carlton Marsh, my old college professor, needed help with research for his new book, an exposé on the Salvadoran Civil War that he covered as a frontline reporter in the 1980s. Carlton’s adventurous roaming days were...
Features
A Day In My Life ~ Bianca St. Denis by Tina deBellegarde
In Autumn Embers, Book 3 of the Batavia-on-Hudson mystery series, Bianca is in Japan visiting her son Ian who is studying at Kyoto University. Needless to say, she is also embroiled in a murder mystery during her visit. But today she and Ian, along with some friends,...
A Day In My Life ~ Kay Schiffner by Allison A. Davis
Hi, I’m Kay Schiffner, and I graduated from San Francisco’s Hasting Law School in 1954 with only two other women in my class. Not only did the professors write comments on our papers like “This is a bad way to find a husband” but also most of the male students refused...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ The Double Exposure Murder by Jeanne Quigley
The Double Exposure Murder by Jeanne Quigley Series Name: Robyn Cavanagh Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: May 17, 2022 Robyn Cavanagh enjoys a thriving second career as a portrait photographer in her beloved suburban hometown of Garland, New York. Having built a large...
Reviews
My Musing ~ The Jean Harlow Bombshell by Mollie Cox Bryan
The Jean Harlow Bombshell by Mollie Cox Bryan is the first book in the NEW “Classic Star Biography #1” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, May 8, 2019. When it comes to writing Golden Age Hollywood biographies, the pen is deadlier than the sword...
My Musing ~ A Medium’s Birthday Surprise by Chariss K. Walker
A Medium's Birthday Surprise by Chariss K. Walker is the first book in the “Becky Tibbs: A North Carolina Medium” cozy paranormal mystery series. Published: June 2018. Becky Tibbs is a sweet girl, maybe a little too sweet, but it’s difficult to fault her for an...
New
Releases
Week of April 3, 2022
Looking for something to read? Check the list below for some of the new titles releasing during the week of April 3 – 9, 2022 with three debut series. The Corpse with the Turquoise Toes by Cathy Ace (Traditional)Guests of honor at the opening of a swish new restaurant...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Heaven Has No Rage by Liz Milliron
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Laurel Highlands” mystery series from Level Best Books, coming August 13, 2019. Title: Heaven Has No Rage Name of Series: Laurel Highlands Number in Series: 2nd Genre: Traditional Mystery Author: Liz...
Cover Reveals
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
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...
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
Extras
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
About
Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
