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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 ~ Dash Fuller by Nick Kolakowski
My name is Dash Fuller and I’m a recovering alcoholic. I’m also a recovering standup comedian. And I’m a recovering fixer—the type of guy you call when you’re an executive at a Hollywood studio and you have a big problem that needs to be solved very quietly. I’m...
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A Day My Life ~ Chess Vevoda by Jacqueline Diamond
This is the weirdest day of my life. Honestly, it might be the weirdest day of anybody’s life. I’m Chess, a nineteen-year-old orphan with no memory of my childhood. This morning, my black cat, Kafka, was meowing more than usual and casting me meaningful stares. Maybe...
A Day In My Life ~ Rick Stemper by Neil S. Plakcy
Occupation: Homicide Detective When my friend Steve Levitan tried to convince me that his golden retriever, Rochester, has a nose for crime, I was skeptical. My name is Rick Stemper, and I’m one of two police detectives in my hometown of Stewart’s Crossing,...
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 ~ Murder by Page One by Olivia Matthews
Murder by Page One by Olivia MatthewsSeries Name: Peach Coast Library #1Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: March 23, 2021Purchase Link Marvey, a librarian, has moved from Brooklyn to a quirky small town in Georgia. When she’s not at the library organizing events for readers,...
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My Musing ~ Vanished by Karen E. Olson
Vanished by Karen E. Olson is the fourth book in the “Black Hat” thriller series. Publisher: Severn House, coming Feb 2, 201 Computer hacker Tina Adler heads to Paris, France in search of the truth but discovers that someone is close on her trail in this tense and...
My Musing ~ Angela Cray Gets Real by Dara Carr
Angela Cray Gets Real by Dara Carr is the first book in the NEW “Angela Cray” mystery series. Publisher: Marvelous Mayhem Books, January 2018 Unemployed ex-party girl Angela Cray is back living with her no-nonsense mother in Phoenix. After coming within air-kissing...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 6, 2020
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 6 – 12, 2020. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy! Sit, Stay, Slay by V.M. Burns (Cozy)Tennessee transplant Lilly Echosby has two great...
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 ~ Curses, Boiled Again! by Shari Randall
I am thrilled to share with you the cover of the first in the NEW “Lobster Shack” mystery series from St. Martin's Press, coming January 30, 2018. Title: Curses, Boiled Again! Series: Lobster Shack #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: St. Martin's Press Website: Shari...
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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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