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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 ~ Sergeant Hoong by S.J. Rozan and John Shen Yen Nee
November 4, 1924 My greetings to you. I am Hoong Liang. Your curiosity about my day honors me and I shall try to satisfy it. I suppose your interest stems from the fact that I'm what we would have called, in my army years, a comrade-in-arms to Judge Dee Ren Jie. The...
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A Day In My Life ~ Juniper Blume by Daphne Silver
My life looks quite different these days. Up until recently, I’d been working in Washington, D.C. with the Library of Congress as a rare books librarian. Now I’m staying with my sister Azalea in Rose Mallow, a small town on the Chesapeake Bay. We used to spend every...
A Day In My Life ~ Dee Rommel by Jule Selbo
My focus is bifurcated, I’m about to run Maine’s Bug Light 10K footrace, my first group run since my injury, 24 months ago, and it’s a big deal for me. But I can see the Casco Bay Bridge in the distance, and last night, during a crazy rainstorm, a red Hyundai had spun...
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 ~ Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady
Saddled with Murder by Eileen Brady is the first book in the NEW "Dr. Kate Vet" cozy mystery series, digital edition coming October 6, 2020. Veterinarian and amateur sleuth Kate Turner has her hands full trying to juggle two boyfriends, a thriving practice, and a...
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My Musing ~ Murder at the Puppy Fest by Laurien Berenson
Murder at the Puppy Fest by Laurien Berenson is the 20th book in the “Melanie Travis” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming June 27, 2017 Frolicking with dogs is Melanie Travis's idea of heaven. So when she's invited to be a "puppy wrangler" at a benefit for a...
My Musing ~ Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton is the first book in the NEW “Sophie Kimball” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming June 27, 2017 Never judge a book by its cover. . . Sophie “Phee” Kimball is not a cop. She’s a divorced, middle-aged mom who works as an account...
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New Releases ~ Week of May 17, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new releases for May 17 - 23, 2020 with one new series debut. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson (Cozy) Wanderlust Tours guide Lana Hansen and her mother, Gillian,...
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,...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
