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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 ~ Becca Whitney by Erica Wynters
Being a relationship advice columnist is a lot of fun. I get to write about romance for a living and who doesn’t love love? Working from home is another perk of the job. My boss, Elliot, has no idea how many times I walk to the coffee shop from my apartment in Chicago...
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A Day In My Life ~ Martin Green by Sybil Johnson
Occupation: Vista Beach Police Detective Come in, have a seat. Martin Green. How can I help you? Do you want to report a crime? Oh, you want to interview me. I have a few minutes, but I can’t talk about any open cases. I moved to the area and took this job as a...
A Day In My Life ~ Samantha Brennan by Kris Neri
A day in my life? I’m betting it’s nothing like yours, unless you’re also trying to catch a unicorn. The first time I saw the unicorn, I thought she was just a horse with a weird head-goiter. Now, I’ve learned those mystical beings absolutely exist, and they carry...
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 ~ Find Me When I’m Lost by Cheryl A. Head
Find Me When I'm Lost by Cheryl A. Head is the fifth book in the "Charlie Mack Motown" private investigator mystery series. Publisher: Bywater Books, coming July 28, 2020. When Charlie Mack is hired by her ex-husband’s new wife Pamela, things get awkward quickly. Her...
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My Musing ~ 15 Minutes by Larissa Reinhart
15 Minutes by Larissa Reinhart is the first book in the NEW “Maizie Albright Star Detective” humorous mystery series. Publisher: Past Perfect Press, January 2017 When ex-teen star Maizie Albright returns to her Southern hometown of Black Pine, Georgia, she hoped to...
My Musing ~ Dead Cold Brew by Cleo Coyle
Dead Cold Brew by Cleo Coyle is the 16th book in the “Coffeehouse Mystery” series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, January 2017 THE PERFECT PROPOSAL LEADS TO A CHILLING COLD CASE. . . Coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi sheds tears of joy when her NYPD detective boyfriend...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 8, 2019
This week's list of new books releasing this week includes trips to New York City, Penn Yan, Cascade Springs, Westport, and time travel. Enjoy!
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
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