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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 ~ Myrtle Vanhoff by Joan Havelange
I hope you don’t think this is too forward. But, for goodness sake, this is 1908, and I think jumping in and introducing myself is quite acceptable. Although I know my mother and father would not approve. Regardless, my name is Myrtle Vanhoff, and my parents are...
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A Word With Richie Narvaez
Why do you write the genre that you write? I write all sorts of crime fiction, from YA to historical to humorous to noir. I’d say I’m fascinated by the subject of crime because it was part of my childhood. My father was involved in illegal gambling, the numbers...
Opal “Mamaw” Davenport by Cade Bentley
When you get as old as I am, there isn’t much to do other than worry about your family. You try to help them make the right choices, and when they don’t, you have to make those decisions for them. At least that’s what I believe. I don’t have much family left, just my...
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 ~ Steamed Open by Barbara Ross
Steamed Open by Barbara Ross is the seventh book in the “Maine Clambake” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming December 18, 2018. It’s summertime in Busman’s Harbor, Maine, and the clamming is easy—or it was until a mysterious new neighbor blocks access...
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Hard Return by J. Carson Black
Hard Return by J. Carson Black is the second book in the “Cyril Landry” thriller series. Publisher: Thomas & Mercer, September 2014 Cyril Landry has been a dead man since he escaped a firefight off the coast of Florida three years ago. In all that time, the former...
Lucky Catch by Deborah Coonts
Lucky Catch by Deborah Coonts is the fifth book in the “Lucky O'Toole Vegas Adventure” mystery series. Publisher: Cool Gus Publishing, August 2014 Trouble always comes in threes. At least that’s what Lucky O’Toole, the VP of Customer Relations for Las Vegas’ primo...
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February 2016 Books
Click HERE for a printable copy February 1 The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer by Cathy Ace (WISE Enquiries Agency #2) Truth Beat by Brenda Buchanan (Joe Gale #3) Death in the Old Rectory by Kathie Deviny (Grace Church #2) Whale of a Crime by Karen MacInerney (Gray...
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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
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