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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 ~ Cassidy Blayne by Kylie Forsythe
I heard the low rumble of my alarm clock before I even opened my eyes and reached my hand out for the culprit. My gray Scottish Fold, Cleo, wasted no time rubbing his sweet face against the palm of my hand. His purring intensified as I stroked his soft fur. “Well,...
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A Day in My Life ~ Ibby Russell by Carol J. Perry
I’m Isobel Margaret Russell. Most folks call me “Ibby” I’m a pushing seventy, happily single, part-time research librarian. I live in the fine old house in Salem, Massachusetts where I was born. It’s a big house, and sometimes I rent a few upstairs rooms to short time...
A Day in My Life ~ Charlie “Bones” Bohannon by Jeff Tanner
Breakfast at the Tremont Beacon Hill mansion is much better than the porridge Mrs. Mulcahey serves in her Northie boarding house. Especially when Mary runs in unexpectedly, her kimono pulled tight. She’s chased by her equally beautiful sister, Katherine, demanding a...
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 ~ TELL-TALE TREATS by Jennifer J. Chow
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies after eating one of her cookies, Felicity puts on her detective cap to find the person responsible and to clear her name. This well-written whodunit had a comfortable tone and crisp writing that made it easy to follow along...
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My Musing ~ For Duck’s Sake by Donna Andrews
Dru’s Short Musing: When a skeleton is found in Rob’s new house, Meg is on the case. Mischief and mayhem abound in this well-written and fast-paced whodunit that was loads of fun. A cold case, a missing person, and the search for answers propel this sharply defined...
My Musing ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: The gold rush is on at the Murder Motel… As well as the discovery of a dead body. To protect her business and reclaim her motel from being called “Murder Motel”, Dee starts looking for the person responsible. I love the writing style with its...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 22, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 22 – 28, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 23 Murder at Sea by Helena Dixon (Historical Mystery 1930s)...
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 ~ The Most Dangerous Games edited by Deborah Lacy
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for Level Best Books latest anthology, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Genre: Short Mystery Fiction Anthology Editor Website: deborahlacy.com...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Art of Murder by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in Sarah Osborne’s mystery series, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2024 Format: Digital, Print to come soon Name of Series: Ditie Brown Mystery Book 7 Genre:...
Cover Reveal ~ Back in Black / Somewhere in the Night by Julie Mulhern
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next two books in the “Country Club Murder” mystery series, coming October/November 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 29, 2024 Publisher: J&M Press Format: Digital (Print and Audio to...
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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...
Coming Soon ~ First In New Series
Look for. . . A Killer's Game by Isabella Maldonado, the first book in the new "Daniela Vega" mystery series, in June 2023 Paint Me A Crime by Holly Yew, the first book in the new "Rose Shore" mystery series, in June 2023 A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert, the first...
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