Features
A Day in My Life ~ Primrose Honeychurch by Laura Jensen Walker
Occupation: Retired library assistant I still can’t believe I’m here in Mum’s England. Home of the Bard, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Morse, and Downton Abbey. A dream that’s been a long-time coming. At seventy years old, I realized it was now or never. So, I...
A Day in My Life ~ Dorian Robert-Houdin (aka Dorian the gargoyle) by Gigi Pandian
Bonjour. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I must apologize for speaking to you from the shadows, before sunrise. My name is Dorian, and I am a gargoyle. I was once carved in stone for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, then brought to life 150 years ago through...
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A Day in My Life ~ Dr. Kara Clay by Shari Bruin
As I looked over my calendar for today, I smiled. I was living my dream life as Dr. Kara Clay, Veterinarian. I opened my animal clinic in Crystal Stream, my charming hometown in Central Florida, just over two years ago. It’s been quite a ride and full of surprises,...
A Day in My Life ~ Dave by Jaime Parker Stickle
“Police, open up.” Shit. I roll over and look at my phone. Early. Sun hasn’t come up yet, early. The police pound on the door again. One more hit and it may just fall off the duct taped hinges that hold this aluminum house on wheels together. “Hang on. I’m coming.”...
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 ~ A ZOOM WITH A VIEW by Jess Cannon
Dru’s Short Musing: When her BFF’s mother is arrested for murder, Leo gets involved in the murder investigation while dealing with her estrangement from her own mother. This was a cleverly well-written drama that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page turner....
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My Musing ~ WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A message from a friend sends Olivia on a search mission with some unexpected nuances. This was a finely tuned whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along the author’s path in the telling of this story. When...
My Musing ~ CRIMSON THAW by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: Because he did the right thing, Detective Justice is exiled to another location where he is teamed up with a rookie detective on his first assignment, one that is bigger than they both imagined. All I can say is “wow” as I was immediately pulled...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of April 26, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 26 – May 2, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 26 Murder and Madeleines by Kat Bellemore (Cozy Mystery) A year...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Flo and Maude Christmas" mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2026 Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveal ~ Echoes of the Lost by Cindy Brown
I am thrilled to welcome Cindy Brown back to the blog with the cover reveal for her latest crime fiction novel, coming May 2026 and now up for preorder. Cindy wrote the “Ivy Meadows cozy mystery series, but with this book she is venturing into the suspense genre....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Vanishing Into The 100% Dark by Amber Royer
On the blog today is the cover reveal for the next book in the “Bean to Bar” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 4, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Bean to Bar Mystery ~ Book 8 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Lie In The Tide by Holly Danvers
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the new LITTLE WHITE LIES thriller series, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 3, 2025 Format: Print, Digital (Audio to follow) Name of Series: A Little White Lies ~ Book...
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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...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . An Amateur Sleuth's Guide To Murder by Lynn Cahoon, the first in a new series set in Bainbridge, Washington, folllows a woman who return home after a broken engagement with one skill set and one desire - to solve crimes like Nancy Drew, but now...
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2019 Top Mystery Blog
In other news dru's book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 50 Mystery Blogs and Websites For Mystery Lovers and Authors. dru's book musings placed 27th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs.
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