Features
A Word With Autumn Jordon
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always love puzzles of any sort. I have dozens of puzzle-me apps on my phone, so moving into the mystery genre was inevitable. How did you come up with your...
A Day in My Life ~ Stephanie Roth by John Degen
I assume every adult child eventually reaches that moment when they realize they have become a parent to their parents. I’m there now. And it’s profoundly unsettling, let me tell you. At least at this point, I only have my father to worry about. My mother, the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Cordelia West by Lyla Lane
I’m Cordelia West and I am, or at least I was, a librarian in Dallas, Texas. That is until my Aunt Penelope passed away, leaving me the sole owner of the Chickadee Motel. A bit of a surprise, considering I didn’t even know I had an Aunt Penelope. Her trust came with...
A Day In My Life ~ Angie Hepler by Terry Odell
A day in my life? You’re asking me? What a change. Everything’s usually about Gordon, my husband. I’m Angie Mead, now Angie Mead-Hepler. I live in Mapleton, which is a small town in Colorado. Don’t bother looking; you’ll never find it on a map. I’m part owner of a...
Reviews
My Musing ~ POUR CHOICES by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: When the comedian who performed at his lounge is found dead the next day, Adrian investigates to find the person responsible. There is no sophomore slump in this well-written and fast-paced murder mystery with a comfortable tone making it easy to...
My Musing ~ Trebled Waters by Leah Dobrinska
Dru’s Short Musing: This book was unputdownable, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom. This well-written, fast paced, and musically inspired whodunit was a fun book to read with its comfortable tone that made it easy to follow...
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My Musing ~ The Pirate’s Secret by LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin
An ancient secret awakens, beckoning the brave into the shadows of history. Carter Mosley is thrust into an unexpected adventure when his childhood friend and former dive partner, Jeff Shelton, leaves him a cryptic message. Carter is hesitant given his friend's...
My Musing ~ A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke
Death is only the beginning in Olivia Blacke's A New Lease on Death, a darkly funny supernatural mystery that introduces an unlikely crime-solving duo. Ruby Young's new Boston apartment comes with all the usual perks. Windows facing the brick wall of the next-door...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ September 2025
Here is a list of over 115 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 17 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames
I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024 Publisher:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Chili Chili Bang Bang by Denise Swanson
I’ve been reading and enjoying this series since the beginning and I’m so delighted to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in Denise Swanson’s mystery series, coming August 2023. Publication Date: August 22, 2023Format: Print, DigitalName of Series:...
Cover Reveal ~ Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark by Amber Royer
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Amber Royer’s mystery series, coming September 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 12, 2023Publisher: Golden Tip PressFormat: DigitalName of Series: Bean to BarNumber in Series: Book...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
A New Venture ~ BOLO*Musings
As a result of a collaborative effort between dru's book musings and Kristopher Zgorski's BOLO Books, we have launched the BOLO*Musings YouTube channel, where we will spotlight a few books in the crime fiction community. This will not replace our blog as we continue...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
