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My Musing ~ THE FRIAR’S LAST CURSE by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A knock on the door brings murder to Wren’s home and she must figure out what is going on before she becomes more embroiled in its aftermath. With visually descriptive narrative and engaging dialogue, the author set the stage for a well thought out...
A Day In My Life ~ Linda Burton by Joan Havelange
I have to admit I’ve been a wee bit naïve. My aunt Violet would say I’ve been more than a wee bit. I have been house-sitting and looking after Gertrude, a cat in this sweet little country town. And it’s Gertrude that has gotten me into this dilemma. Well, the word...
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Chiara Corelli by Catherine Maiorisi
NYPD Detective Chiara Corelli here. And since most days in my life include my partner Detective P.J. Parker, she’s here too. The last time we appeared on dru’s book musings, I went out of my way to point out that there were no muffins, no cute small towns and no...
Trudell Becket by Dorothy St. James
For the past thirteen years, I’ve done the same thing every weekday morning. I’d get up, stretch a little, eat a small breakfast of eggs and toast, and then walk to work. I’m the assistant librarian at the public library in the small town of Cypress, South Carolina....
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My Musing ~ HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS by Susan M. Boyer
Dru’s Short Musing: When her father becomes a suspect in the death of his brother-in law, Liz and Nate are on the case to find the person responsible before the Christmas holiday starts. Like fine wine, the stories presented to us by Susan M. Boyer gets better and...
My Musing ~ Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae
Plaid and Plagiarism by Molly MacRae is the first book in the NEW “Highland Bookshop” mystery series. Publisher: Pegasus Books, December 2016 A murder in a garden turns the four new owners of Yon Bonnie Books into amateur detectives, in a captivating new cozy mystery...
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A Cookie Before Dying by Virginia Lowell
A Cookie Before Dying by Virginia Lowell is the second book in the "Cookie Cutter Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), December 2011 Olivia Greyson is the proud owner of The Gingerbread House—a quaint shop that specializes in all things...
Kiki Lowenstein and the Secret Santa by Joanna Campbell Slan
Kiki Lowenstein and the Secret Santa by Joanna Campbell Slan is the third short story in the “Kiki Lowenstein” mystery series. Publisher: Joanna Campbell Slan, December 2011 When a grumpy customer needs a holiday “miracle,” intrepid scrapbooker Kiki provides it…with...
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Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
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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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