KRL Update 10/18/2025

Up on KRL this week another mystery perfect for your Halloween reading, we have a review and giveaway of "Dead & Breakfast" by Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor, a vampire cozy! We also have an interview with the authors. https://kingsriverlife.com/10/18/dead-breakfast-by-kat-hillis-rosiee-thor/

And a review and giveaway of "Flamed Out" by Valona Jones along with a fun paranormal guest post by Valona for Halloween! https://kingsriverlife.com/10/18/flamed-out-by-valona-bones/

And reviews and giveaways of 3 more fun historical and cozy mysteries-"Murder in Miniature" Maple Bishop Book Two by Katie Tietjen, "Death at an Irish Village" An Irish Castle Mystery by Ellie Brannigan, and "Murder Most Fowl" Food Truck Mystery by Carmela Dutra https://kingsriverlife.com/10/18/historical-cozy-mysteries-catchup/

We also have a review and giveaway of "An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder" by K. Valentin. A supernatural mystery perfect for Halloween reading! https://kingsriverlife.com/10/18/an-amateur-witchs-guide-to-murder-by-k-valentin/

And we have a review of the Acorn TV mystery show "The Crow Girl." This one is a little darker so perfect for Halloween viewing https://kingsriverlife.com/10/18/the-crow-girl-on-acorn-tv/

For those who prefer to listen to Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast directly on KRL, here is the player for the latest episode. This one features the spooky short story "Forever Yours" written by James Patrick Focarile. It is read by local actor Kevin Broden. Perfect for Halloween season listening! https://kingsriverlife.com/10/18/mysteryrats-maze-podcast-featuring-forever-yours/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "The Murderer's Girl" by KL Murphy https://www.krlnews.com/2025/10/the-murderers-girl-by-k-l-murphy.html

And a review and giveaway of "On Fire and Under Water" a crime anthology with stories that all relate to climate change https://www.krlnews.com/2025/10/on-fire-and-under-water-climate-change.html

Since it's Halloween season it felt like the perfect time to review another vampire book by Jack Townson! "Fame Has Its Price" is actually the first book in the story of The Vampire Jack Townson and this one is set in New York instead of Draconia--it is Jack's origin story. We also have an ebook giveaway. https://www.krlnews.com/2025/10/the-vampire-jack-townson-fame-has-its.html

Happy reading,

Lorie