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A Day in My Life ~ Ginevra Bishop by Kate Westbury
The daily tabulation of my usual activities within the hallowed halls of St. Mildred’s College is not for the faint of heart: The hunt for rationed marmalade at breakfast, the mad dash for the warmest corner of the lecture hall, the wrestling over grammar with my...
A Day In My Life ~ Gilbert Lane by Sarah Osborne
Hi Everyone: Name’s Gil, Gilbert Lane. I’m not much of a talker, but Flo asked me to tell you something about myself and our relationship. That story comes to the forefront in Flo’s Lost Love by Sarah Osborne. If you don’t know Sarah’s work, you should. She has a...
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Amelia Amesbury by Mary Winters
Dear Reader, You asked about my day, so I shall tell you. Only you must destroy this correspondence as soon as you finish reading it. For you see, nobody knows the real identity of Lady Agony, the pen name of my agony column. I’m secretly employed by a weekly...
Shane Gambrazzo by Maria DiRico *plus giveaway*
Did you know you can go from New York to Miami, then from Miami to Los Angeles, and then from L.A. back to NYC in twenty-four hours? Yeah, I didn’t either. Until I did it. Here’s the story. My girlfriend Mia – wait, SPOILER ALERT! She’s my fiancée now....
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 ~ Forgiveness Dies by J.J. Hensley
Forgiveness Dies by J.J. Hensley is the third book in the "Trevor Galloway" thriller. Publisher: Down & Out Books, coming October 14, 2019. Upon being released after two years of incarceration in a psychiatric facility, former narcotics detective and unlicensed PI...
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My Musing ~ To Brew or Not to Brew by Joyce Tremel
To Brew or Not to Brew by Joyce Tremel is the first book in the NEW “Brewing Trouble” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2015 An all-new mystery series set in a Pittsburgh craft brew pub, featuring a brewmaster with a head for sleuthing. The...
My Musing ~ A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay is the sixth book in the “Library Lover’s” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, November 2015 NOT HIS BROTHER'S KEEPER Delivering books to the housebound residents of the Thumb Islands, just a short boat ride from the...
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August 2018 Releases
Four new series debut this month from V.M. Burns, D.A. Bartley, Edwin Hill, Liz Milliron Download print copy here August 1 The Deepest Grave by Jeri Westerson (Crispin Guest #10) August 3 A Reel Catch by Lorraine Bartlett (Lotus Bay #2) August 6 A Stewed Observation...
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
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