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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 Coldron by Lina Hansen
Occupation: Wonky witch and landlady of the Witch’s Retreat Bed and Breakfast. Seriously, I don’t know what’s worse—my magic or the body count in what is supposed to be the idyllic British village of Avebury. After that business with the poisoned wine I was hoping for...
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June Masterson by Mindy Carlson
I’m June and I live in New York City. Well, my birth name is Pear Blossom Jubilee and I come from a goat commune in upstate New York, but we’ll just keep that between us, shall we? Tonight, I have dinner with my cousin Meadow. It’s one of those well-check dinners...
John Tomasetti by Linda Castillo
John sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know him better. What is your full name?John Tomasetti. Most people just call me Tomasetti. How old are you?Forty seven. What is your profession?I’m a...
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 ~ Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman
Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman is the second book in the “Agent to the Paws” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming October 9, 2018 Kay Powell, theatrical agent to non-human animals, is babysitting―that is, birdsitting―her client, a parrot named...
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Booty Bones by Carolyn Haines
Booty Bones by Carolyn Haines is the 14th book in the “Sarah Booth Delaney” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, May 2014 Sarah Booth Delaney’s fiancé, Graf Milieu, has become depressed while recovering from a severe leg injury, but Sarah Booth knows just how to...
Til Dirt Do Us Part by Edith Maxwell
Til Dirt Do Us Part by Edith Maxwell is the second book in the “Local Foods” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, May 2014 The produce is local--and so is the crime--when long-simmering tensions lead to murder following a festive dinner on Cam Flaherty's farm. It'll...
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January 2014 Books
Week of January 1 Limoncello Yellow by Traci Andrighetti - Franki Amato #1 Virginia is for Mysteries by Sisters In Crime In the Blood by Lisa Unger Week of January 5 Pecan Pies and Homicide by Ellery Adams - Charmed Pie Shoppe #3 A Chorus Lineup by Joelle Charbonneau...
Cover Reveals
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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