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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 ~ Hannah Solace by Ayla Rose
It’s summer in Jasper, Vermont—the best season to visit, in my opinion. (We are known as the Green Mountain State for a reason, after all.) Today, the sun is shining, the sky is a glorious lapis-lazuli, and a cool breeze is blowing, making it the perfect day to go...
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Chen Su Lin by Ovidia Yu
Hello from Syonan (Japan Occupied Singapore). It’s August 1945. My name is Chen Su Lin and I’m twenty-four years old, born in the year of the metal monkey. Some say the war is over in the West, Germany has surrendered. Here we are isolated without radios and Japan...
Augusta Hawke by G.M. Malliet
Things have been different since my husband died, returning (as I thought) from saving lives at one of our local hospitals. Of course I was in mourning, but it was a mourning cut short when I learned he'd been unfaithful to me. Even learning the circumstances...
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 ~ Deadly News by Jody Holford
Deadly News by Jody Holford is the first book in the NEW "Britton Bay" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming October 30, 2018. Former Army brat Molly Owens is ready to put down roots, and the picturesque seaside town of Britton Bay on the Oregon Coast seems...
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Scene of the Climb by Kate Dyer-Seeley
Scene of the Climb by Kate Dyer-Seeley is the first book in the new “Pacific Northwest” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, June 2014 Portland, Oregon, is the perfect fit for someone like Meg Reed. It's a city with a small town feel, where she can crash on the...
Engaged in Murder by Nancy J. Parra
Engaged in Murder by Nancy J. Parra is the first book in the new “Perfect Proposals” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, June 2014 There’s no planning for murder... Event planner Pepper Pomeroy is making the most of her current unemployment by arranging a...
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June 2014 Books
week of June 1 Lights Out! by Donald Bain A Second Helping of Murder and Recipes by Jeanne Cooney - Hot Dish Heaven #2 Murder, Simply Stitched by Isabella Alan - Amish Quilt Shop #2 Save the Date by Mary Kay Andrews Night of the Living Thread by Janet Bolin -...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
