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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 ~ Tai Randolph by Tina Whittle
First off, I need to be clear that this is not a typical day in my life. My days do not usually start with me wearing a Victorian mourning dress. But today I’m decked out in an ensemble worthy of a late-nineteenth-century society widow—a fingertip veil of ebony silk,...
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Sheriff Jhonni Laurent by Mary Ann Miller
I’m Sheriff Jhonni Laurent of the quad-counties in north central Indiana. I didn’t start out to be a cop. No, I was planning to be a professional celloist, but that dream was shattered thirty years ago. Still, I find myself content with my life as a sheriff and...
Jemma Whitlock by Rebecca McKinnon
“Good morning, Jemma!” Kitty came through the back door, bringing with her the scent of something delicious. She set a large cloth-covered tray on the kitchen table. “I hope you’re hungry.” Cradling my coffee against my chest with one hand, I peeked under the cloth....
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 ~ The Fog Ladies by Susan McCormick
The Fog Ladies by Susan McCormick is the first book in the NEW "San Francisco Cozy Murder" mystery series. Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, coming October 9, 2019. Young, overworked medical intern Sarah James has no time for sleuthing. Her elderly neighbors, the spunky...
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My Musing ~ Fate of the Union by Max Allan Collins with Matthew V. Clemens
Fate of the Union by Max Allan Collins with Matthew V. Clemens is the second book in the “Reeder and Rogers” thriller series. Publisher: Thomas & Mercer, November 2015 When a retired colleague dies of an apparent suicide, ex–Secret Service agent Joe Reeder knows...
My Musing ~ The Skeleton Haunts a House by Leigh Perry
The Skeleton Haunts a House by Leigh Perry is the third book in the"Family Skeleton" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, October 2015 Sid the Skeleton bones up on clues to solve a Haunted House homicide in this mystery from the author of The Skeleton Takes...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of July 15, 2018
From cozies to traditional, here are five new books releasing this week for your reading entertainment. July 15 (Colleen Shogan) July 17 (Kathi Daley, Laura Durham, David Rosenfelt) July 19 (Terry Ambrose)
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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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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