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A Day in My Life ~ Katy Hudson by Mattea Orr
Today it only took me fifteen seconds to tell John I loved him. That’s faster than most of the second-class telegraph clerks in London, certainly faster than all of the women. Almost as quick as the bolt of lightning that killed him. Every morning I transmit the same...
A Day In My Life ~ Ava Goldberg by Aliza Levine
I still remember the night Zaidy Mel taught me to read the cards. I didn’t learn everything in one night—obviously, it’s a process—but I do remember that we sat for hours on the hardwood floor of his study, heads bent together, wading through his tarot deck. I’d grown...
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Constance Abbington by Bailee Abbott
Chloe and Izzie didn’t mention me in their first venture into murder and mystery that even became the topic of a book, aka A Brush with Murder, even though I am their aunt and very close family member. However, this time around I’m in the thick of all the mayhem going...
Miriam Quiñones-Smith by Raquel V. Reyes
It’s a week before Halloween. The house doesn’t have a single decoration. My darling four-and-a-half-year-old son can’t stop talking about pumpkins and dressing up. He wants a costume for his calico kitten, Camo. I’ll have to check where I can get one. Miriam,...
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 ~ Hipster Death Rattle by Richie Narvaez
Hipster Death Rattle by Richie Narvaez, debut hard-boil novel, published by Down & Out Books, coming March 11, 2019. Murder is trending. Hipsters are getting slashed to pieces in the hippest neighborhood in New York: Williamsburg, Brooklyn. While Detectives...
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My Musing ~ The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis is the second book in the “Paws and Claws” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2014 Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly getaway in the United States, is gearing up for a howling good Halloween—until a...
My Musing ~ Inspector Specter by E.J. Copperman
Inspector Specter by E.J. Copperman is the sixth book in the “Haunted Guesthouse” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, December 2014 Just when she thought she’d seen everything. . . Detective Lieutenant Anita McElone is one of Harbor Haven’s finest. She’s...
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July 2017 Releases
Click HERE for a printable copy July 1 Blood Red, White and Blue by Kathleen Delaney (Mary McGill #3) July 3 The Steel Shark by Rebecca Cantrell (Joe Tesla #4) July 4 Sowed to Death by Peg Cochran (Farmer's Daughter #2) A Panicked Premonition by Victoria Laurie...
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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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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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