Features
A Word With Michael Northrop
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always read a pretty wide variety of mysteries, from the Agatha Christie novels that first got me hooked to darker Scandinavian stuff (What is going on in...
Get To Know You ~ Madison Montgomery by Valerie Burns
Maddy sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what she has to say. What is your full name? Madison Renee Montgomery, but everyone calls me Maddy. How old are you? 28 What is...
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Fiona the Sleuth Fairy by Daryl Wood Gerber *plus giveaway*
Hi, I’m Fiona, a sleuth fairy. What’s that, you ask? A sleuth fairy is supposed to solve problems. In my case, I’m supposed to help humans solve them. See, I was, um, sort of kicked out of the fairy kingdom for being an imp. The queen fairy thought I might learn my...
A Word With Linda Castillo
Why do you write the genre that you write?I actually began my career writing romantic suspense. While I loved the genre, it didn’t take long for me to realize my strength as a writer ran to the darker elements of fiction. The Kate Burkholder series is sort of a hybrid...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER IN THE UPPER CRUST by Mindy Quigley
Dru’s Short Musing: Instead of spending quality time with her boyfriend, a catering gig interrupted their vacation plan as well as . . . murder. This was a fast paced and well written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
My Musing ~ Below the Tree Line by Susan Oleksiw
Below the Tree Line by Susan Oleksiw is the first book in the NEW “Pioneer Valley” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, coming September 8, 2018 In the Massachusetts countryside, family secrets run deep . . . but an outside threat could uproot them all Felicity...
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Circle of Influence by Annette Dashofy
Circle of Influence by Annette Dashofy is the first book in the new "Zoe Chambers" mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, March 2014 Zoe Chambers, paramedic and deputy coroner in rural Pennsylvania’s tight-knit Vance Township, has been privy to a number of local...
Board Stiff by Annelise Ryan
Board Stiff by Annelise Ryan is the fifth book in the “Mattie Winston” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 2014 Sorenson, Wisconsin's deputy coroner Mattie Winston is back on the job. . .in a nursing home examining the body of Bernie Chase—the now former...
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September 2012 Books
September 1, 2012 Dead Ends by Sandra Balzo Three Deadly Drops by Keith Donnelly September 4, 2012 Popped Off by Jeffery Allen Wall to Wall Dead by Jennie Bentley Death In Four Courses by Lucy Burdette Supernatural Born Killers by Casey Daniels Foul Play at the Fair...
Cover Reveals
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
