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Let’s Get To Know Declan Shaw by M.E. Proctor

One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Declan Shaw. What is your full name? Declan Francis Philip Shaw. I rarely rattle off the complete string. My mother used to call me Francis when she needed to make a forceful...

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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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Violet Manville by Anastasia Hastings

London, 1885. A day in my life? Oh, dear reader, that is no easy subject to address! My life, you see, has been turned upside down in recent days. My Aunt Adelia has left for the Continent with her paramour, and before she did . . . Well, before she did, my life was...

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Rayne McGrath by Ellie Brannigan

Rayne McGrath here, on a plane to Ireland, head spinning as I grapple with my new reality. I fly first class as a birthday gift from my mother, a famous sitcom actress in LA. She’s terrified of flying so can’t accompany me to the Emerald Isle to hear what beloved...

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Reviews

My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines

Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...

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My Musing ~ One Foot in the Grape by Carlene O’Neil

One Foot in the Grape by Carlene O'Neil is the first book in the NEW "Cypress Cove" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, May 2015 In California wine country, the town of Cypress Cove may seem peaceful. But someone’s about to pop their cork. After losing her...

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My Musing ~ Fillet of Murder by Linda Reilly

Fillet of Murder by Linda Reilly is the first book in the NEW “Deep Fried” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, May 2015 Talia Marby serves up delectable English deep fried fare in the heart of the Berkshires—but she soon discovers there’s something fishy...

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New Releases

New Releases: Week of January 28, 2018

Here are fifteen new titles for your reading entertainment. From Ballantine Books, Camel Press, Carina Press, Dutton, Gemma Halliday Publishing, Henery Press, Kensington, Severn House Publishers, St. Martin's Press Four debut series (Ginger Bolton, Sarah Graves, Libby...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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