Features
From The Journal of Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
Tuesday, August 26, 1873 Of all the most monstrous of occurrences! It would appear that the true purpose of that miserable shooting last night was to provide a distraction for the murder of my former brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Wilcox. It is utterly vexing. I had...
A Word With MJ Soni
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? As a teenager I loved all things Agatha Christie and suspense. In more recent years I wrote a number of suspense stories, but then my mom developed dementia, and...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Special Agent Emme Helliwell by Nicole Maggi
A thin line of blue illuminated the crest of El Capitan, crown jewel of Yosemite. I peered up from the valley floor, looking for a figure atop the famous cliff. But so far, the darkness revealed nothing. Cold seeped in through my flak jacket. As I sipped from my...
A Day in My Life ~ Kate MacGregor by Taffy Beach
My name is Kathleen Wade MacGregor. I was born in Manatee Bay, Florida, the sleepy Gulf coast town my great-grandfather founded. Unfortunately, I am also the granddaughter of the nefarious Ollie Wade, a man who spent his life destroying every amazing thing his father...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ SCOT’S EGGS by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: The Trinity for Trouble team is on the case when an abandoned car is found filled with blood, but where are the occupants? The author serves up a smorgasbord of events and sets the stage for a solidly wicked plot that had me immersed in what was...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Trebled Waters by Leah Dobrinska
Dru’s Short Musing: This book was unputdownable, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom. This well-written, fast paced, and musically inspired whodunit was a fun book to read with its comfortable tone that made it easy to follow...
My Musing ~ Secrets Will Link by K.B. Jackson
Dru’s Musing: When her sister’s upcoming golf-themed wedding is marred by murder, Audrey is teed up to find the person responsible. I could not put down this well-written drama that quickly became a page-turner as I was immediately immersed in all that was happening...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ February 2026
Here is a list of over 90 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with ten debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! FEBRUARY 1 The Surly Secretary by D.S. Lang (A...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ The Most Dangerous Games edited by Deborah Lacy
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for Level Best Books latest anthology, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Genre: Short Mystery Fiction Anthology Editor Website: deborahlacy.com...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames
I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024 Publisher:...
Cover Reveal ~ Blood Of The Innocents by Catherine Maiorisi
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Chiara Corelli” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 18, 2025 Publisher: Bella Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Chiara Corelli ~...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . The Jig is Up by Lisa Q. Matthew is the first book in the Shamrock Sisters Mystery series, in which a single mom and police chief's daughter return to her Irish-themed hometown in Massachusetts to find her sister's best friend, an Irish dance star...
Extras
A New Venture ~ BOLO*Musings
As a result of a collaborative effort between dru's book musings and Kristopher Zgorski's BOLO Books, we have launched the BOLO*Musings YouTube channel, where we will spotlight a few books in the crime fiction community. This will not replace our blog as we continue...
Special Report: Street Teams
I recently attended the MURDER AND MAYHEM CHICAGO 2020 conference, virtually. It was recorded and is available HERE until the end of March. You should definitely listen to the recording as you will learn much about the crime fiction community that I am happy to be a...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
