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A Day in My Life ~ Rio Cruze by Patricia Rice

With half a bagel in her teeth, a cup of thick black from the taqueria in hand, Rio Cruze swung onto the LA Metro, and elbowed into a seat. Propping the coffee between her khaki-trousered knees—after years with the LAPD, a basic uniform was the easiest way to...

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A Word With Lisa Q. Mathews

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   Why do you write the genre that you write? I think about this every time I sit down to write. I enjoy cozy mysteries because, in addition to the puzzle-solving aspects, I love the idea that a seemingly...

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A Day In My Life ~ Maggie Andrews by Tara Lush

Okay, look. I didn't set out to be an amateur sleuth. Let me explain. I was working at the Boston Zoo, at the Slimy Scaly Spectacular — I was the assistant to the assistant reptile director — when the pandemic hit. Dad was sick and my twin sister Vera was taking care...

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My Musing ~ AFTER THE FALL by Wendy Roberts

Dru’s Short Musing: Finding a dead body on her property has Amber reluctantly looking for answers. I was completely immersed in this solid mystery that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a great job in staging this drama with a core group...

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My Musing ~ Unlikely by Cindy Blackburn

Unlikely by Cindy BlackburnSeries Name: Cassie Baxter #4Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: April 2021Purchase Link Small sleuth, tiny town, unfailing fun. Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the lake has finally thawed, spring has finally sprung, and Cassie Baxter is...

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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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My Musing ~ The Wife by Alafair Burke

The Wife by Alafair Burke is a novel of psychological suspense. Publisher: HarperCollins, coming January 23, 2018 His Scandal Her Secret From New York Times bestselling author Alafair Burke, a stunning domestic thriller in the vein of Behind Closed Doors and The Woman...

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New Releases ~ Week of December 13, 2020

Here is a list of some of the new releases for December 13 – 19, 2020. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Cookies in the Cottage by Kathi Daley (Cozy)Mylie and Jeremy have a ton of events planned using the list they developed the previous...

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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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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...

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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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