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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Day in My Life ~ Liza Johnson by Linda Norlander
Before I tell you what sent me to the small town of Ravens Valley, let me confess that I have three burdens in my life. My first burden is my neighbor, Mrs. Ginny Wilkens or Mrs. Wilkens for short. She’s eighty-something and tends to get me into trouble. Second is a...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Theodosia Browning by Laura Childs
Theodosia sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know her. What is your full name? My name is Theodosia Regina Browning. I’m actually named after Theodosia Alston,...
A Day in My Life ~ Ella Devine by Lori Duffy Foster
When Ella thought of her father’s best friends, she remembered piggyback rides, snowball fights and hot cocoa by the fire on frigid Adirondack nights at the logging camp. She was only three when her father died while breaking a jam on the river and she had no real...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ Fog and Fury by Rachel Howzell Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a well-written and executed drama that quickly became unputdownable. I read this in one sitting. A solid mystery that I could not put down. Moving to a new town should have been more peaceful than leaving LA, but a missing dog and a dead...
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My Musing ~ Cirque du Slay by Rob Osler
In this rollicking mystery, perfect for fans of Steven Rowley and Elle Cosimano, the circus becomes the stage for a high-profile murder investigation. With quirky LGBTQ+ amateur sleuths, Cirque du Slay will delight readers looking for a madcap mystery with high-flying...
My Musing ~ The Secret Ingredient to Murder by Terry Ambrose
In Seaside Cove, every truffle has a dark side. The peaceful paradise of Seaside Cove gets a rude awakening when the home of newcomers Tyler Winkle and his spirited niece, Veronica Campbell, gets turned upside down. The only thing missing? The family’s secret...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of May 25, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of May 25 – 31, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MAY 25 Bullets and Beignets by Kat Bellemore (Cozy Mystery) Jo Darby never...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ellen Byron’s mystery series, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 3, 2024 Publisher: Severn House Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Vintage Cookbook, Book #3 Genre:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Magic is Murder edited by Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, and Marcia Talley
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Chesapeake Crimes" anthology series, coming August 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisMagic is Murder features sixteen crime/mystery short stories involving magic. We have tales with...
Cover Reveal ~ A Streetcar Named Murder by T. G. Herren
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "New Orleans Antique Shop" mystery series, coming December 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisWhen the mysterious letter arrives by courier, Valerie Cooper doesn’t know what to make...
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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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