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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 ~ Shiraz Jones by Simon Michael Prior
Occupation: Marine Rescue Volunteer and reluctant amateur sleuth. Why? Why would someone knock on the door of my barge at this time in the morning? Ten o’clock, and I haven’t even had my first double-shot skinny latte of the day. And 10:00 a.m., let me tell you, is...
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A Day In The Life ~ A Town Named Queensville by Victoria Hamilton
A town has a life of its own. Did you know that? It is woven into a fabric made up of the interconnecting lives of those who live in it, and they create that life new every day. Every act changes it. Every person has something to contribute. Or take away. I am...
A Day In My Life ~ Hanna Eastham by Christina Romeril
Welcome, to my kitchen. I’m Hanna Eastham and if you were here you would smell the delicious aroma of chocolate, vanilla, and spices wafting through the air. The scent almost makes me swoon. I’m a firm believer that chocolate can solve almost every problem. For...
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 ~ The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan
The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan is a psychological thriller published by Forge Books, coming August 4, 2020. Bestselling and award-winning author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan delivers another twisty, thrilling cat and mouse novel of suspense...
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My Musing ~ The Crêpes of Wrath by Sarah Fox
The Crêpes of Wrath by Sarah Fox is the first book in the NEW “Pancake House” mystery series. Publisher: Alibi/Random House, August 2016 In the debut of a delightful cozy mystery series, Sarah Fox introduces a charming new heroine who finds herself in a sticky...
My Musing ~ Blown Away by Clover Tate
Blown Away by Clover Tate is the first book in the NEW “Kite Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, February 2017 In the all-new Kite Shop Mystery series set in the beachside community of Rock Point, Oregon, kite shop owner Emmy Adler gets swept up in...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 29, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books, with four debut series from Nancy Coco, Amanda Flower, Catie Murphy, and Elizabeth Penney, releasing this week. From cozies to traditional to historical to suspense and to thrillers, there’s plenty of new releases to keep...
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
