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A Day in My Life ~ Sheriff Red Hammergren by Linda Norlander
When the call comes in, I’m at my desk with several applications for the open deputy position. I’m looking for someone with people skills and an innate sense of decency. The ability to shoot a gun is not high on my list. It’s hard to find qualified candidates who want...
A Day In My Life ~ Declan Shaw by M.E. Proctor
That Wednesday in June was by far the worst day of my life. And I’ve had a few rotten ones. Even as a kid. I never talk about those. I let something slip to Daisy one night, on a beach after too many rum punches. She was curious, I know, but she didn’t push for more....
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A Word with Patricia Sargeant / Olivia Matthews
Why do you write the genre that you write?Hi, Dru! Thank you so very much for inviting me to participate in this interview. I appreciate the opportunity. There are so many reasons I enjoy the mystery genre. I love the puzzles. I love creating a world in which when...
A Day In My Life ~ Tom Burns by Liz Milliron
Well, hello there! Ace said you wanted to meet me. My name is Tom Burns and I’m a deputy coroner for Fayette County. (Ouch, she just poked me. I guess I’m not supposed to be so formal – or such a smarty-pants, take your pick). By the way, Ace is my nickname for...
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...
My Musing ~ The Killer Christmas Sweater by Terry Ambrose
The Killer Christmas Sweater by Terry Ambrose is the third book in the “Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast” mystery series. Publisher: coming November 8, 2018. All ten-year-old Alexandra Atwood wants for Christmas is to get her dad and the B&B’s cook Marquetta under...
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Paw Enforcement by Diane Kelly
Paw Enforcement by Diane Kelly is the first book in the “Paw Enforcement” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, June 2014 Paw Enforcement introduces police officer Megan Luz and her loyal K-9 partner Brigit — two Fort Worth cops who are worth their weight in kibble....
Murder, Simply Stitched by Isabella Alan
Murder, Simply Stitched by Isabella Alan is the second book in the “Amish Quilt Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, June 2014 When Angela Braddock enters her quilts in an Amish auction, she never expects one of her neighbors to end up going, going, gone. Angie...
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July 2014 Books
Week of July 1 Book Clubbed by Lorna Barrett - Booktown #8 A Vision in Velvet by Juliet Blackwell - Witchcraft #6 Crime Rib by Leslie Budewitz - Food Lover's Village #2 Tailing A Tabby by Laurie Cass - Bookmobile Cat #2 Some Enchanted Éclair by Bailey Cates - Magical...
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Cover Reveal ~ A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Flo and Maude Christmas" mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2026 Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
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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
