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A Day in My Life ~ Prudence Bates by Suzanne Stauffer
June 6, 1929. I’ve never tried to keep a diary before. There didn’t seem to be much point. Every day was the same – placid, pleasant, predictable. I went off in the morning to work at the library and came home at night to dinner on the table, just Mother and me....
A Day In My Life ~ Sheriff Red Hammergren by Linda Norlander
On a cold Minnesota January morning I sat at my desk with four files in front of me. It was time for the annual cold case review. As recently elected sheriff of Pearsal County and widow of the previous sheriff, I’d taken over the duty. The oldest case was an unknown...
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A Day In My Life ~ Tasso by Jen Pitts
Have you ever waited forty years to see someone? I have. Today my Thea-bea is returning to New Orleans after she and her momma left under mysterious circumstances. Althea Fontenot was just six years old then, but she’ll remember me. Who could forget me? I’m a handsome...
A Day In My Life ~ Martha Mallory by Allison Brook
Hi. My name is Martha Mallory. My husband Ron and I own the popular Gallery on the Green in Clover Ridge, Connecticut. We opened it eighteen years ago and it's been a big success. Lots of beautiful artwork for sale by famous as well as local artists. I know I look...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
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 ~ Eggnog Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross
Eggnog Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross is an anthology celebrating Christmas in Maine. Publisher: Kensington, October 2016 With the fireplace crackling, the tree twinkling, and the carols humming, few things in life are as picture perfect as Christmas...
My Musing ~ Dying for Strawberries by Sharon Farrow
Dying for Strawberries by Sharon Farrow is the first book in the NEW “Berry Basket” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, October 2016 With seasonal crowds flocking to its sandy beaches, lively downtown shops, and the Berry Basket, a berry emporium with something for...
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October 2019 Releases
Here is a list of over 50 new mysteries, thrillers and suspense titles releasing this month with six debut series from Bethany Blake, Amy Lillard, Julie Anne Lindsey, Susan McCormick, Rose Pressey, and Marty Wingate. October 1 Beyond a Reasonable Stout by Ellie...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
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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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