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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 ~ Detective Whiskers by Chris Abernathy
Detective Whiskers is a crime-solving cat who lives on a Florida Gulf Coast beach. No two days are the same in Paradise Cove. They mostly begin the same, though. Sheila opens a can of Fancy Feast for me while her coffee steeps in the French Press pot. I don’t drink...
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A Day In My Life ~ Wendy Kyle by R.G. Belsky
If you’re reading this, I’m already dead. How’s that for an attention-grabbing opening line? But that’s where things stand today with this case I’m working. I know, I know...it all sounds a bit melodramatic. And I’m not normally the melodramatic type. Really. No,...
A Day In My Life ~ Tiffany Austin by T.C. LoTempio
Hi! My name is Tiffany Austin and I think I have the best job in the world! I get to eat for a living! I started out as a gourmet chef at a fancy New York hotel, but a complicated love affair forced me to reassess my life and return to my hometown of Branson, Georgia,...
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 ~ Falling Into Magic by Elizabeth Pantley
Falling into Magic by Elizabeth Pantley is the first book in the NEW "Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic" magical realism mystery series, coming November 15, 2020. When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat ran away, but she knew the truth. The...
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My Musing ~ House. Tree. Person. by Catriona McPherson
House. Tree. Person. by Catriona McPherson is a novel of suspense. Publisher: Midnight Ink, coming September 8, 2017 A year ago, she was happily married, running her beauty salon, raising her son, living in her dream house. Now Ali McGovern’s dreams are slipping away...
My Musing ~ Deadly Tails by Beth Prentice
Deadly Tails by Beth Prentice is the second book in the “Unleashed” mystery series. Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing, August 2017 Chloe McDermott’s life in Westport is pretty close to perfect. She has a good job, a gorgeous boyfriend, Brody, and an adorable little...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 12, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new releases for July 12 - July 18, 2020 with one new series debut. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Facials Can Be Fatal by Nancy J. Cohen (Cozy) *re-release* During the frenzy of the December holidays,...
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 of Death In Perspective by Larissa Reinhart
I am so thrilled to reveal the cover for Cherry Tucker’s latest mystery, Death in Perspective, on dru’s book musings! Thank you so much for having me on, Dru Ann! For Cherry’s fourth book, I wanted to write a poison pen mystery, but needed to make it work in a modern...
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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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