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A Day in My Life ~ Kitty Rossi by Dana Mentink
“Kitty,” my mother laments. “You’re not to be galloping around like a lamb in springtime.” I don’t reply that I’m nothing like a lamb and if there weren’t so many maddening social requirements draining my investigative time, I wouldn’t always be in such a hurry. These...
A Day In My Life ~ Winter Snow by Gerri Lewis
“Quick,” whispered my friend Carla. “Climb in.” How had obituary-writing become such a dangerous occupation, I wondered as I hissed back, “I am not climbing into a casket, even if it is big enough to hold a giant.” Carla, one of my best friends and the assistant...
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A Day In My Life ~ Jazzi Swanson by Karen Rose Smith
I’m Jazzi Swanson. You might know my mom, Daisy Swanson from Daisy’s Tea Garden cozy mysteries. I’m all grown up now at age 25. I live in the lake resort town of Belltower Landing near the Finger Lakes. Taking a different life track than I planned, I bought a...
A Day In My Life ~ Rick Chasen by Nicholas George
Hi. I’m Rick Chasen. Normally my day starts with coffee, a pass through the New York Times crossword puzzle, and a walk in the neighborhood around my home in Temecula, in Southern California. But today is different. This morning’s walk could be the hardest I’ve ever...
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 ~ A Wild Ride by Jane Tesh
A Wild Ride by Jane TeshSeries Name: Madeline Maclin #6Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 3, 2021Purchase Link Madeline Maclin's mother never approved of her detective career. But when ten paintings are stolen from the Parkland Museum of Art, including Madeline's Blue...
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My Musing ~ Sunburn by Laura Lippman
Sunburn by Laura Lippman is a tantalizing modern noir. Publisher: William Morrow, February 2018. New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with a superb novel of psychological suspense about a pair of lovers with the best intentions and the worst luck:...
My Musing ~ Color Me Murder by Krista Davis
Color Me Murder by Krista Davis is the first book in the NEW “Pen & Ink” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming February 27, 2018 By day, Florrie Fox manages Color Me Read bookstore in Georgetown, Washington D.C. By night, she creates her own intricately...
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Week of January 31, 2021
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of January 31 – February 6, 2021. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy! Dead Man's Hand by Lorraine Bartlett and Gayle Leeson (Cozy)It's all fun and...
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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 ~ Uneasy Prey by Annette Dashofy
I am happy to share with you the cover for the sixth book in the “Zoe Chambers” mystery series from Henery Press, coming March 27, 2018. Title: Uneasy Prey Series: Zoe Chambers #6 Genre: Traditional Mystery Publisher: Henery Press Website: annettedashofy.com On the...
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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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