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A Day in My Life ~ Rainbow Sanderson by Margaret Mizushima
I love the early morning! I’m Rainbow Sanderson, and I work for the Timber Creek County Sheriff’s Department in Timber Creek, Colorado. I live outside of town in a log cabin on the edge of the creek that the town and county are named for. I rise before dawn, write in...
An Excerpt from WAVES OF BURDEN by Curtis Ippolito
“Street-park it,” Jake said, pointing to a row of open meters along the front of Hoppy Time Liquor. “I’ll run in. Want anything?” Drew pulled the van to the farthest meter, shoved the shifter into park. “Yeah, get me a slice of apple, too.” He dug into one of the...
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A Day in My Life ~ Meg Gates by Lynn Cahoon
I've been back home on Bainbridge Island now for a year. And I still feel like I'm visiting at times. My mother for example, she's being totally weird lately. Usually, she's all up in my business, judging my outfits for church, telling me what I should be doing with...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Cece Barton by Maddie Day
Cece sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Cece. What is your full name? Cecelia Van Ness Barton, otherwise known as Cece (pronounced CEE-cee). Thanks for...
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My Musing ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: When two different people reach out to Jim and Sally for two different reasons, Jim and Sally find themselves in the middle of a criminal act that has implicated an innocent woman. Once again, I marveled at the excellent stories coming from Liz...
My Musing ~ DEATH AT THE DOOR by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Ruby has done it again, she found yet another dead body and her inclination is to find the person responsible and thus lead to an enticing read that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. With visually descriptive narrative and witty...
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My Musing ~ Echo by Tracy Clark
From the award-winning author of Hide and Fall comes a taut tale of renegade justice and long-awaited resolution, bringing the thrilling Detective Harriet Foster series to a heart-stopping conclusion. Hardwicke House, home to Belverton College’s exclusive Minotaur...
My Musing ~ The Case of the Beguiling Brooch by Terry Ambrose
A cryptic message from the dead. An art world full of shadows. Two mysteries intertwine. Don't miss this exciting second book in the Beachtown Detective Agency series. Private Eye Jade Cavendish thought she was just attending another somber funeral, paying respects to...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 12, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 12 – 18, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 13 Death By Mistake by Abigail Keam (Cozy Mystery) Josiah has...
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,...
Cover Reveal ~ Waters of Destruction by Leslie Karst
I am a fan of the work from Leslie Karst from the first series she's written, The Sally Solari Mysteries, to her standalone, Justice Is Served, and to her most recent series, The Orchid Isle Mysteries, which is why I'm so excited to host the cover reveal for the next...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Son’s Secret by Daryl Wood Gerber
I've been a fan of Daryl ever since I read The Long Quiche Goodbye, the first book in her Cheese Shop book under her Avery Aames name and her other cozy mysteries. I've also read her suspense titles and enjoyed them as well. I'm so happy to host the cover reveal for...
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:...
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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...
A Year In Books ~ 2019
When you read as many books as I do each year, it is hard to pick a favorite, but somehow you do recall the books that really resonated with you even after you turned the last page. Here are a few that accomplished that goal, not to discount the others that I fondly...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
