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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 ~ Chiara Corelli by Catherine Maiorisi
NYPD Detective Chiara Corelli here with my partner Detective P.J. Parker describing a day in my life. This morning we sat for our last interview of the month-long dog and pony show forced on us by the NYPD brass to exploit our successful take down of a white...
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A Day In My Life ~ Carol Tunisian by Nancy Coco
“Hi! Wow, I feel so famous getting to be on a blog and all. I’m Carol, a close friend of Allie McMurphy who owns the McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop.” “She is not that close a friend,” Irma butted in. “She’s just nosey and gets herself in trouble a lot.” “Irma, this is...
A Day In My Life ~ Rylie Sunderland by Rachele Baker
I wanted to be a veterinarian ever since I was about six years old when I found that tiny little kitten under a bush in our backyard with no mama in sight. She was mewing so pitifully. I picked her up and took her inside and convinced my mother to let me keep her....
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 ~ Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson
Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson is the 25th book in the "Melanie Travis" canine mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming June 30, 2020. Standard Poodle owner Melanie Travis is an excellent judge of dogs—and people. But what happens when an unnamed...
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My Musing ~ The Reek of Red Herrings by Catriona McPherson
The Reek of Red Herrings by Catriona McPherson is the fifth book in the “Dandy Gilver” historical mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, December 13, 2016. Note: Overall, there are 11 books in the "Dandy Gilver" series published in the U.K. On the rain-drenched,...
My Musing ~ Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae
Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae is the first book in the NEW “Highland Bookshop” mystery series. Publisher: Pegasus Books, December 2016 A murder in a garden turns the four new owners of Yon Bonnie Books into amateur detectives, in a captivating new cozy mystery...
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November 2019 Releases
Here is a list of over 45 new mysteries, thrillers and suspense titles releasing this month, with six debut series from Jennifer S. Alderson, Tessa Arlen, Eliza Casey, Vannetta Chapman, Tori Eldridge, and Rosemarie Ross. November 1 Christmas Cupcakes and a Caper by...
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
