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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 ~ Liz Hopewell by Lori Robbins

Hello! My name is Liz Hopewell, and my superpower is teaching English. This year alone, I convinced an entire class of high school kids that Spark Notes had omitted several enjoyable bits from The Catcher in the Rye. I’m also a formidable opponent at Scrabble...

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Harriet Foster by Tracy Clark

My name is Harriet Foster. I’m a detective with the Chicago Police Department. Homicide. I’ve got fifteen years on the job, worked my way up from street patrol to where I am now. I’d like to say mine was a fun job, but it isn’t usually. I’m called in when someone’s...

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Ana Callahan by Liz Boeger

Ana sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Anastasia Callahan Campbell--Ana to friends and family. How old are you?I turned forty this year. Glad to have those...

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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 ~ The Body in the Wake by Katherine Hall Page

The Body in the Wake by Katherine Hall Page is the 25th book in the “Faith Fairchild” cozy mystery series. Publisher: William Morrow, May 7, 2019. Amateur detective and caterer Faith Fairchild is at her Penobscot Bay, Maine cottage preparing for a summer wedding, when...

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My Musing ~ Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz

Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz is the first book in the new “Seattle Spice” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, March 2015 After leaving a dicey marriage and losing a beloved job in a corporate crash, Pepper Reece has found a new zest for life...

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My Musing ~ Murder Ties the Knot by Christy Fifield

Murder Ties the Knot by Christy Fifield is the fourth book in the “Haunted Souvenir Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, March 2015 It’s winter in Keyhole Bay, Florida, and while the tourist trade is slow, souvenir shop owner Glory Martine is busy...

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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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Accolades

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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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