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...
A Day In My Life ~ April Carpenter by Paula Charles
Like most mornings, my day started with a high-pitched whine and the vibration of one hundred pounds hitting the hardwood floor of my cottage bedroom. Since adopting Thor, my adorable, giant black lab, I didn’t need an alarm clock to get me out of bed anymore. With...
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A Word With Josh Pachter
Why do you write the genre that you write? In 1966, when I was fourteen, my ninth-grade English teacher handed me a copy of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and said she thought I might enjoy it. I'd never read any crime fiction before that (except probably a couple of...
A Day In My Life ~ Franki Amato by Traci Andrighetti
“Ciao, y’all! I’m Franki Amato, a private investigator at my BFF’s firm, Private Chicks, Inc., in New Orleans. You might remember me because I’ve been on Dru’s Book Musings blog a few times before. Speaking of things I’m on, I recently joined a Mardi Gras krewe. If...
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 ~ Don’t Look Down by Hilary Davidson
Don’t Look Down by Hilary Davidson is the second book in the "Shadows of New York" thriller series. Publisher: Thomas & Mercer, coming February 11, 2020. From the Amazon Charts bestselling author of One Small Sacrifice, a gripping mystery about a sinister murder...
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My Musing ~ Breach of Crust by Ellery Adams
Breach of Crust by Ellery Adams is the fifth book in the “Charmed Pie Shoppe” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2016 PIE SHELLS AND DEATH BELLES Ella Mae LeFaye’s delicious pies are still drawing long lines—as well as the attention of Beatrice...
My Musing ~ Needle and Dread by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
Needle and Dread by Elizabeth Lynn Casey is the 11th book in the “Southern Sewing Circle” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, April 2016 The Sweet Briar Ladies Society Sewing Circle is needled by the death of a highly strung woman in the new mystery by the...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of January 20, 2019
Here are five new books, with two debut series, on my list releasing this week for your reading entertainment. Not A Creature Was Stirring by Christina Freeburn ~ Empty nester Merry Winters loves three things: Christmas, crafting and her family. To regain purpose and...
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
2024 Agatha Award
