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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 ~ Ellison Russell by Julie Mulhern
Someone once told me that having two dogs was easier than having one. Not when one of those dogs is intent on world domination. Max, a Weimaraner, plans to take over the planet, but his short-term schemes include taking control of the pantry and revamping the biscuit...
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Marla Vail by Nancy J. Cohen
Welcome to my world. I’m hairstylist and sometimes sleuth Marla Vail. Things have been hectic in my life between work at my salon and caring for my family. Or at least, they were going well until my husband, Dalton, and I went sightseeing one day. Dalton has always...
Stewart Hoag by David Handler
I saw the Silver Fox drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic’s, and her hair was perfect. Then again, my literary agent’s helmet of silver hair was always perfect. Everyone in the publishing world called Alberta Pryce the Silver Fox partly because of her hair but mostly...
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 ~ A Call to Charms by Denise Swanson
A Call to Charms by Denise Swanson is the first book in the NEW "Forever Charmed" cozy paranormal mystery series, released September 3, 2019. Chocolate, men, and magic. Who can turn down that inheritance? * * * If life had gone as she planned, Lexie Green would have...
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My Musing ~ Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything by Nancy Martin
Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything by Nancy Martin is the first book in the NEW "Miss Ruffles" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, November 2015 Rich and flamboyant Honeybelle Hensley, the most colorful character in Mule Stop, Texas, dies a suspicious death and enrages...
My Musing ~ Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany is the first book in the NEW "Year-Round Christmas" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, November 2015 In Rudolph, New York, it’s Christmastime all year long. But this December, while the snow-lined streets seem...
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July 2018 Releases
Five new series debut this month from Bree Baker, V.M. Burns, J.D. Griffo, Lee Hollis, Paula Matter Download print copy here July 1 Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker (Seaside Café) *new series* Travellin' Shoes by V.M. Burns (RJ Franklin) *new series* To Catch a Latte...
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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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