KRL Update

Up on KRL this week we have a review of "Pumpkin Vice Cafe" by Ellie Alexander along with a giveaway of a signed copy of the book & a pumpkin bookmark, and we have a fun pumpkin recipe from Ellie perfect for your Halloween celebrations! https://kingsriverlife.com/10/17/pumpkin-vice-cafe-by-ellie-alexander/

And a review and giveaway of a perfect read for Halloween season, "Summer Coven" a vampire cozy by Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor https://kingsriverlife.com/10/17/summer-coven-by-kat-hillis-rosiee-thor/

And a review and giveaway of "Murder Like Magic" by Trisha Blanchet, along with a fun interview with Trisha https://kingsriverlife.com/10/17/murder-like-magic-by-trisha-blanchet/

We also have the latest Crime Writers of Color Coming Attractions https://kingsriverlife.com/10/17/crime-writers-of-color-coming-attractions-october-december-2026/

For those who prefer to listen to Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast directly on KRL, here is the latest episode featuring a Halloween mystery short story by John A. Tures, read by local actor Sean Hopper https://kingsriverlife.com/10/17/mysteryrats-maze-podcast-halloween-short-story-kill-your-darlings/

Up on KRL during the week, another special midweek guest post, this one perfect for the Halloween season! Mystery author Mark Leslie talked about his new book "Ghost Stories of the Great Lakes" https://kingsriverlife.com/10/14/the-ghost-stories-that-get-ghosted-along-the-way/

And another special midweek guest post perfect for Halloween season. Mystery author Ed Seaward talks about his new book "London Gothic" https://kingsriverlife.com/10/14/london-gothic/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Essentials of Homicide" by Kim Davis, https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/essentials-of-homicide-by-kim-davis.html

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Haunted Homicide" by Kelly Rey https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/haunted-homicide-by-kelly-rey.html

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Haunted Hula-ween" by Sally J. Smith https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/haunted-hula-ween-by-sally-j-smith.html

Happy reading, listening, and Halloween!

Lorie