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A Day in My Life ~ Frances Hazelton by Dianne Freeman
The day I was asked to talk about a typical day in my life was the day all my plans for the upcoming Christmas season were subverted by my family. I am Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh. My family consists of my husband, George Hazelton, my daughter, Rose...
A Day in My Life ~ Mabel Skinner by Gin Jones
"I need you to tell me the truth about something," Mabel told her friend, Rory. They were out on the path between the new rhubarb fields and the lavender beds, watching Rory's teen-aged daughter practice for the upcoming skillet toss competition at the county fair....
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A Day in My Life ~ Mickey the Guerilla Artist by Elaine Viets
Five in the morning. My favorite time on the beach in Peerless Point, Florida. The ocean is smooth as gray silk. The eastern sky is velvety-black and the damp sand feels solid-squishy under my bare feet. It’s January. Right now, the silent beach and the silver sea are...
A Day in My Life ~ Kit Jimeson by Karen Odden
If I want people to trust me, I don’t tell them I’m from Elephant and Castle. For those who don’t know the neighborhood on the south side of the Thames, it’s home to two thieving gangs, dozens of gambling halls and brothels, and a street full of pawn shops and fences,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: A note found in a dead person’s hair leads to a wild Halloween that no one saw coming. This fast-paced and well written drama quickly became a page turner as I could not put this book down. The author did a terrific job in staging this mystery with...
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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My Musing ~ MURDER PAYS A CALL by Nancy J. Cohen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend’s death is classified as a homicide, Keri starts looking for clues to find the person responsible. This is a delightfully entertaining and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
My Musing ~ PICKING UP THE PIECES by J.B. Abbott
Dru’s Short Musing: When her father is arrested and jailed for a murder, Katie and her puzzle crew sets out to find evidence needed to clear his name. I love the premise of this well-executed whodunit that quicky became a page-turner as I could not put this book down....
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New Releases ~ Week of March 8, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 8 – 14, 2026 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 8 Close Call by Isabella Bassett (Historical Cozy Mystery) *first book...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ THANKS FOR MUFFIN by Victoria Hamilton
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Merry Muffin” mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2025 Format: Digital, Print & Audio to come Name of Series: A Merry Muffin Mystery ~...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Tell-Tale Homicide by Daphne Silver
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Rare Books” cozy mystery series, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Rare Books,...
Cover Reveal ~ Devil’s Snare edited by Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Devil’s Snare, coming November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 8, 2024 Publisher: Crime Spell Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 4 Genre:...
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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...
We Are What We Read, Episode 2
Kristopher Zgorski owner of BOLO Books will be receiving the Malice Domestic Amelia Award next year. To honor that, he developed a new initiative, called We Are What We Read. Over the next 12 months, 8 members of our crime fiction family (new folks each month) will...
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Poll: Blog Visit
When do you visit dru's book musings? Take the poll to help me coordinate blog posts. Thank you. http://polldaddy.com/poll/10032315/ The poll is closed.
April Reading at Meanderings and Muses
I'm at Kaye Wilkinson Barley's Meanderings and Muses today reading an excerpt from Naked In Death by J.D. Robb Click HERE to hear my reading.
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
