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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 ~ Nikki Lassiter by Christine Gunderson
Nikki Explains Why She Always Eats Dessert First “I notice you didn’t eat your kale, salmon, and quinoa." Ainsley gestured at Nikki's plate with her fork. “Here’s why,” Nikki said as she began to drizzle her fish with a teriyaki glaze. “One day I was eating lunch at...
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Mason Garrett by Sarah Osborne *plus giveaway*
Hi. I’m Mason Garrett. Detective Mason Garrett to people who run into me professionally. I don’t usually do this kind of thing—write about myself—but Ditie asked me to. (That’s Ditie, long i, as in Aphrodite for Mabel Aphrodite Brown. I think it’s the perfect name for...
Emily Wilson by B.J. Bowen
Emily 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?Emily Wilson, but my closest friends call me “Em.” How old are you?Old enough to know better, still too young to care....
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 ~ A Grave Peril by Wendy Roberts
A Grave Peril by Wendy Roberts is the third book in the “Bodies of Evidence” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Carina Press, coming January 21, 2019. Sometimes at night, she can hear the dead calling. Julie Hall’s job is to find bodies. For the sake of her...
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Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy
Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy is the second book in the “Zoe Chambers” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, August 2014 On a sultry summer afternoon, Paramedic Zoe Chambers responds to a call and finds a farmer’s body hanging from the rafters of his hay barn....
A Dead Red Alibi by RP Dahlke
A Dead Red Alibi by RP Dahlke is the 4th book in the "Dead Red" mystery series. Publisher: Dead Bear Publishing, August 2014 A successful, but reclusive young artist with a secret life. A wannabe lawman and his dotty gun-toting granddad An abandoned mine pit, a...
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August 2016 Releases
Click HERE for a printable copy August 1 A Maiden Weeping by Jeri Westerson (Crispin Guest #8) August 2 Murder in the Secret Garden by Ellery Adams (Book Retreat #3) Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews (Meg Langslow #20) Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen (Royal...
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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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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
