Features
Author Showcase ~ BEAUTIFUL BUT DEADLY BURBANK by James T. Bartlett
The affectionately backhanded compliment “Beautiful Downtown Burbank” was coined on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, and made legendary by Johnny Carson on his Tonight Show. Long the home of movie studios and production companies, Burbank is over the hill from Hollywood...
A Word With Catherine Dilts
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Watching my mother consume stacks of mystery novels from the library, while drinking steaming cups of hot, black coffee and chain-smoking cigarettes in her easy...
Features
A Day in My Life – Kelsey McKenna by Marla Cooper
Author’s Note: Originally released by Minotaur Books, the Destination Wedding Mysteries are getting a reboot! Read Dru’s original Musing on Terror in Taffeta here. Okay, I'll stop talking and let Kelsey take it from here! Kelsey: I have a confession to make. I love...
A Day in My Life ~ Robbie McNeil by Brianna Heath
Robbie never gets up until she hears her partner start the coffeemaker in the kitchen. What would be the point? She’d only be pretending to be functional until the coffee was done anyway, so why not stay in bed? But soon, the coffee aroma drifts through the apartment...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ AT DEATH’S DOUGH by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: All Delilah wanted to do was keep her business floating, but instead a body floated to her and when the body was identified, the situation hit a bit too close to home. The author did a terrific job in presenting this whodunit with visually...
Reviews
My Musing ~ The Library Game by Gigi Pandian
Dru’s Short Musing: A murder mystery party goes awry when a murder does happen in the latest escapade with Tempest Raj. What a wonderful tale with Tempest and her friends investigating a murder and it’s what they uncover that drives this well-written book that I could...
My Musing ~ Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
Dru’s Short Musing: In their latest caper, the dynamic duo finds themselves involved with their neighbor in this hilarious, unputdownable drama that will leave you wanting more. A body is found on the grounds of their neighbor Mrs. Haggerty and when Steve become a...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ November 2025
Here is a list of over 85 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 11 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Lie In The Tide by Holly Danvers
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the new LITTLE WHITE LIES thriller series, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 3, 2025 Format: Print, Digital (Audio to follow) Name of Series: A Little White Lies ~ Book...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Crime And Parchment by Daphne Silver
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the first book in Daphne Silver’s new mystery series, coming November 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 21, 2023 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital, Audio Name of Series: Rare Books, Book...
Cover Reveal ~ Come Shell or High Water by Molly MacRae
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the new “Haunted Shell Shop” mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 25, 2024 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital, Audio Name of Series:...
Extras
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...
Guest post ~ Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers
I am honored to be invited to do a guest post for Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers, the blog of Anastasia Pollack, crafts editor, and reluctant amateur sleuth by author Lois Winston. Today, I’m talking about how a craft mirrors a mystery novel which has a beginning,...
Extras
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
About
Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
