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A Day in My Life ~ Chloe Essex by Lou Collins

Where do I even begin? You might think life in a picturesque village like Speckled Hill would be all scones and serenity, but it’s more like dodging bullets in a pastel cardigan. Quaint and idyllic? The perfect retirement spot? Not likely. Here I am, hitting the big...

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Dr. Evan Wilding by Barbara Nickless

The Dossier: Name – Dr. Evan WildingOccupation – Professor; Forensic SemioticianEmployer – University of Chicago. The Chicago Police Department. Three-letter government agencies whose initials never appear on Evan’s CV. The Case: Dark of Night released November 15,...

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Melanie Bass by Christine Falcone

Hi, my name is Melanie Bass. I usually like to start my day with a run along the quiet roads neighboring my house. I was lucky enough to find a cottage across from a salt marsh and nearby to my favorite beach here on the Connecticut Shoreline. My little terrier mix...

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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 ~ You Fit the Pattern by Jane Haseldine

You Fit the Pattern by Jane Haseldine is the fourth book in the "Julia Gooden" suspense series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming March 26, 2019. In this gritty, riveting new novel, Detroit reporter Julia Gooden tracks down a serial killer—only to realize she has...

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My Musing ~ The Red Queen’s Run by Bourne Morris

The Red Queen's Run by Bourne Morris is the first book in the new “Red Solaris” suspense series. Publisher: Henery Press, December 2014 A famous journalism dean is found dead at the bottom of a stairwell. Accident or murder? The police suspect members of the faculty...

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My Musing ~ Homicide in High Heels by Gemma Halliday

Homicide in High Heels by Gemma Halliday is the 8th book in the “High Heels” mystery series. Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing, May 2014 It's springtime in California! The flowers are in bloom, the fashion week runways are fierce, and fans of America's favorite...

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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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