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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 ~ Jo Darby by Kat Bellemore
If I could play bingo all day, I would, and that’s what I thought retirement was going to be for me—Bingo. That’s it. At sixty-seven years old, I deserved that much. But then my eldest sister was murdered in her small Californian coastal town and before I realized...
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Gladys Wyatt by Yvonne Rediger
Let me tell you a bit about myself. My name is Gladys Wyatt and I’m a retired widow. I recently sold my rambling old house and bought a condo in a brand new snazzy building on the waterfront of Musgrave Landing. It’s a village on Salt Spring Island in the Pacific...
P.J. Parker by Catherine Maiorisi
Were you expecting NYPD Detective Chiara Corelli? Sorry to disappoint you. Corelli mentioned me in previous appearances on Dru’s Musings but just to refresh your memory, I’m her partner, Detective P.J. Parker. The partner thing is new. Before Legacy in the Blood, she...
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 ~ Beyond the Pale by Clare O’Donohue
Beyond the Pale by Clare O'Donohue is the first book in the “World of Spies” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, coming May 8, 2018 For college professors Hollis and Finn Larsson, a simple undercover errand becomes a deadly jaunt across Ireland in this...
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Heritage of Darkness by Kathleen Ernst
Heritage of Darkness by Kathleen Ernst is the fourth book in the “Chloe Ellefson” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, October 2013 Dark Secrets Hidden in Norwegian Traditions For curator Chloe Ellefson, a family bonding trip to Decorah, Iowa, for rosemaling...
Killer, Paper, Cut by Joanna Campbell Slan
Killer, Paper, Cut by Joanna Campbell Slan is the ninth book in the “Kiki Lowenstein” mystery series. Publisher: Spot On Publishing, October 2013 A Halloween charity crop planned by Kiki Lowenstein is chopped short when her employee is attacked by a knife-wielding...
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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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