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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 ~ Mr. Boots by Richard Tyler Jordan
Occupation: Supreme Feline Ruler of Thistlethorne Lodge The humans who reside in my English castle, Thistlethorne Lodge, claim I am a cat. This is an insult. I am Mr. Boots—supreme ruler, rodent ranger, and, most importantly, the only truly competent detective in this...
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A Day In My Life ~ Dr. Julia Lewis by Patrice McDonough
Alf’s friends told me that he loved a practical joke. This time, they turned the tables. When he suffered an unfortunate posterior accident involving a shove, a slippery floor, and a gin bottle, his pals volunteered to run for a doctor. They left the pub for my...
A Day In My Life ~ Chloe Barnes by Emily George
There are only two things certain in my life—I will think about food most hours of the day and I will often stumble upon trouble, even when I’m actively trying to avoid it. Frankly, I prefer the first one of those certainties, but the second one certainly keeps life...
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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 ~ Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross
Shucked Apart by Barbara RossSeries Name: Maine Clambake #9Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: February 23, 2021Purchase Link When oyster farmer Andie Greatorex is robbed of a bucket of oyster seed worth $35,000, she comes to Julia Snowden for help. Who wants to sink Andie's...
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My Musing ~ Stowed Away by Barbara Ross
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross is the sixth book in the “Maine Clambake” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming December 26, 2017. It’s June in Busman’s Harbor, Maine, and Julia Snowden and her family are working hard to get their authentic Maine clambake business...
My Musing ~ Splintered Silence by Susan Furlong
Splintered Silence by Susan Furlong is the first book in the NEW “Bone Gap Travellers” suspense series. Publisher: Kensington, coming December 26, 2017 Among the Irish Travellers living in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, no one forgets and no one forgives. And...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 8, 2020
Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 8 – 14, 2020. Reading is an adventure and I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Enjoy! Without a Brew by Ellie Alexander (Cozy)It's winter in the Bavarian village of...
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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 ~ Lowcountry Bonfire by Susan M. Boyer
I'm excited to reveal the cover for the sixth book in the “Liz Talbot” mystery series, coming June 27, 2017. Title: Lowncountry Bonfire Series: Liz Talbot #6 Genre: Traditional Mystery Publisher: Henery Press Website: Susan M. Boyer Private Investigators Liz Talbot...
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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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