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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 Word With Rob Osler
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I call the Hayden & Friends Mystery Series “Quozy Mysteries”—if you couldn’t guess, a mashup of Queer and Cozy. I didn’t set out to write a cozy series per...
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Risa Marr by Joan Long
It’s a Saturday morning and few people are at the marina yet. It’s too early. I’m too early. But I’m anxious. This is the day that I—Risa Marr—get the chance to change my life forever. Streaks of pink and gold warm the Florida sky. The wheels on my rolling suitcase...
Tempest Raj by Gigi Pandian
Bright sunlight is streaming in through the window in my bedroom, a room that’s only accessible through the secret staircase activated by a stone dragon that hides a lever. It’s six o’clock in the morning. A few months ago, I wouldn’t have believed you if you told me...
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 ~ Too Many Crooks Spoil the Plot by Sarah Osborne
Too Many Crooks Spoil the Plot by Sarah Osborne is the first book in the NEW "Ditie Brown" mystery series, coming May 29, 2018 from Lyrical Underground. Pediatrician Mabel Aphrodite Brown adores kids. So when a childhood friend asks Ditie to babysit her kids for a few...
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Duck The Halls by Donna Andrews
Duck The Halls by Donna Andrews is the 16th book in the "Meg Langslow" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, October 2013 "Tis the season to be jolly - and for Meg Langslow to round up stray animals of all sorts as well as a killer. Duck the Halls! The brilliantly...
The Thrill of the Haunt by E.J. Copperman
The Thrill of the Haunt by E.J. Copperman is the fifth book in the "Haunted Guesthouse" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, November 2013 Alison Kerby’s guesthouse is already crowded with spirits. The last thing she needs is a whole new batch of haunts...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
