Features
A Word With Mary Anna Evans
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I like crime fiction because it deals with big, important issues. If somebody commits murder, and that’s almost always the crime at the heart of a mystery, the...
Satisfying the Devils on My Shoulders by Debra H. Goldstein
When I write, I’m torn between two devils sitting on my shoulders. The one on my right orders me to write a novel while the other whispers in favor of a short story. So far, I have resolved my dilemma by authoring seven traditionally published novels and almost fifty...
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A Day In My Life ~ Liz Hopewell by Lori Robbins
I’m an English teacher in a suburban high school, and most of the time I love my job. I could do without the standardized tests, the helicopter parents, and the pesky president of our board of education, but aside from those irritations, I feel lucky to be able to...
A Day In My Life ~ Nick Donahue by Cathi Stoler
I could tell you about the day Marina DiPietro ensnared me while I was playing Blackjack in Venice, but it would be better if I told you about the day I saved her in Monte Carlo. I’m Nick Donahue, a professional Blackjack player, and citizen of the world, who travels...
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 ~ Shake Down by Kendel Lynn
Shake Down by Kendel Lynn is the fifth book in the "Elliott Lisbon" humorous mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, coming March 17, 2020. Ballantyne Foundation Director and PI-in-training, Elliott Lisbon, is enjoying her idyllically slow life on Sea Pine Island,...
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My Musing ~ Murder Most Fowl by Edith Maxwell
Murder Most Fowl by Edith Maxwell is the fourth book in the “Local Foods” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, May 2016 Spring may be just around the corner, but a cold-blooded killer has put the big chill on the residents of Westbury, Massachusetts. It looks like...
My Musing ~ The Trade List by R. Franklin James
The Trade List by R. Franklin James is the fourth book in the “Hollis Morgan” mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, June 2016 Hollis Morgan has come a long way since serving time for her ex-husband’s white-collar crimes. After receiving a state pardon, she is now a...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 3, 2019
Here are five new books, with one debut series, on my list releasing this week for your reading pleasure. Broken Bone China by Laura Childs ~ Theodosia Browning serves tea and solves crimes in Charleston, a city steeped in tradition and treachery in the latest Tea...
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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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
