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A Day In My Life ~ Martin Green by Sybil Johnson

Occupation: Vista Beach Police Detective Come in, have a seat. Martin Green. How can I help you? Do you want to report a crime? Oh, you want to interview me. I have a few minutes, but I can’t talk about any open cases. I moved to the area and took this job as a...

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My World and Welcome To It ~ by Judith Copek

I steal a lot. Most writers do. Nothing beats research for a book’s setting. Real places ground me. The things is, you may have visited a place many times, but when you write about it, that’s different. Specific details you never considered become important. What do...

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My Musing ~ SPIRITS OF THE LAW by Elle Jauffret

Dru’s Short Musing: Claire is on the hunt for a killer in this multi-plot whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone made it easy to follow along the path the author has set. The...

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My Musing ~ Lethal Lifestyles by LynDee Walker

Lethal Lifestyles by LynDee Walker is the sixth book in the “Nichelle Clarke Headlines in Heels” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, September 2016 Wedding bells are ringing at the Richmond Telegraph, and maid of honor Nichelle Clarke is determined to give her...

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Son of Stone by Stuart Woods

Son of Stone by Stuart Woods is the 21st book in the “Stone Barrington” suspense series. Publisher: Putnam, September 2011 After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a reunion with his sophisticated (and very wealthy) former love, Arrington Calder, Stone Barrington is back...

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Flipped Out by Jennie Bentley

Flipped Out by Jennie Bentley is the fifth book in the “Do-It-Yourself” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), October 2011 Inheriting her aunt’s old Maine cottage has led Avery Baker down a new career path—home renovation. Finding a property’s...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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