KRL Update

Up on KRL this week perfect for Halloween season, a review of "The Ghost and the Dead Librarian" by Cleo Coyle, along with an amazing giveaway and a fun guest post from Cleo about ghosts. Note for this giveaway you can only enter via comment not email https://kingsriverlife.com/10/24/the-ghost-and-the-dead-librarian-by-cleo-coyle/

And a review and giveaway of the latest Halloween Bookshop Mystery by Emmeline Duncan, "Hysteria at the Historical Society" https://kingsriverlife.com/10/24/hysteria-at-the-historical-society-by-emmeline-duncan/

And a review and giveaway of "The Year of the Goat" by Lila Blake, along with an interesting interview with Lila https://kingsriverlife.com/10/24/the-year-of-the-goat-by-lila-blake/

We also have the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/10/24/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-mysteries-and-the-cozy-magic-of-fall/

Up during the week we have another special midweek guest post, this one by horror author Elliott Dunstan taking a look at gothic horror and talking about their new book "Grotesque" https://kingsriverlife.com/10/21/a-look-at-gothic-horror/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Death By Mail" by Abigail Keam https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/death-by-mail-by-abigail-keam.html

And a review and giveaway of "Hail Mary" by Elizabeth Urso https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/hail-mary-by-elizabeth-urso.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week a review of the latest Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle "Eat, Drink, and Get Buried" along with recipes from the book and a big giveaway of a signed copy of the book, a tote, and an autographed set of Cleo Coyle Recipe Cards. Note for this giveaway you can only enter via comment https://kingsriverlife.com/10/10/eat-drink-and-get-buried-by-cleo-coyle/

And a review and giveaway of "Death at King's Cross" by Rosanne Limoncelli https://kingsriverlife.com/10/10/death-at-kings-cross-by-rosanne-limoncelli/

And a review and giveaway of "The Masala Chai Mystery Club" by M.J. Soni https://kingsriverlife.com/10/10/the-masala-chai-mystery-club-by-m-j-soni/

We also have the first of several Halloween short stories, this one by Rand Gaynore https://kingsriverlife.com/10/10/halloween-short-story-blueberry-fields/

Up during the week, another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author David E Feldman about his new book "Siblings, Love, & Murder" and writing Jewish characters https://kingsriverlife.com/10/07/writing-jewish-characters-who-are-more-than-their-jewishness/

And another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Connor Wilson about his new book "On One Knee" https://kingsriverlife.com/10/07/a-thriller-for-the-viral-culture-era/

And another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Jean Thesquare about her new book "Re: Claim" https://kingsriverlife.com/10/07/sultryverse/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have another Halloween mystery! A review and ebook giveaway of "Hometown Halloween Homicide" by Rosalie Spielman https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/hometown-halloween-homicide-by-rosalie.html

And a review and ebook giveaway of "A Pinch of Assault" by Misty Simon https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/a-pinch-of-assault-by-misty-simon.html

And a review of "Oh, Detective!" by Joe Cosentino https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/oh-detective-by-joe-cosentino.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of another Halloween mystery, "'Tis the Season to Be Scary" by Vicki Delany https://kingsriverlife.com/10/03/tis-the-season-to-be-scary-by-vicki-delany/

And a review and ebook giveaway of "That Time I Killed You" by Lisa de Nikolits along with an interesting interview with Lisa https://kingsriverlife.com/10/03/that-time-i-killed-you-by-lisa-de-nikolits/

And a review and giveaway of "An Artful Dodge" by Karen Oden https://kingsriverlife.com/10/03/an-artful-dodge-by-karen-odden/

We also have the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair, this one includes some fun Halloween and spooky recommendations https://kingsriverlife.com/10/03/mystery-current-coming-attractions-october-2026/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Dog of Secrets" by Neil Plakcy https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/dog-of-secrets-by-neil-s-plakcy.html

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Murder at the Horse Auction" by DonnaRae Menard https://www.krlnews.com/2026/10/murder-at-horse-auction-by-donnarae.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 4 mysteries featuring Halloween, fall, and the supernatural-"Murder at a Scottish Halloween" The Scottish Shire Mysteries by Traci Hall, "Death at a Scottish Halloween" The Scottish Isle Mysteries by Lucy Connelly, "Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cedar Falls Festival" Macki Smith Mysteries by Traci Hall, and "Any More Questions for the Corpse?" by J. J. Unthank https://kingsriverlife.com/09/26/halloween-spooky-fall-mysteries-for-your-october-tbr/

And a review and giveaway of "A Cold November Murder" by Patricia Smiley, along with an interesting interview with Patricia https://kingsriverlife.com/09/26/a-cold-november-murder-by-patricia-smiley/

We also have the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/09/26/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-november-2026/

Up during the week we posted a mystery short story by Stephen M Pierce https://kingsriverlife.com/09/23/mystery-short-story-rattle-the-gates-of-your-cell/

And we had a special guest post by mystery author Matthew Hieti about his new book "One Soft Infested Summer" https://kingsriverlife.com/09/23/dead-mans-canyon/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review of "Get a Candle on Crime" by Sarah E. Burr along with a giveaway for a $15 Barnes and Noble gift card https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/get-candle-on-crime-by-sarah-e-burr.html

And a review and audiobook giveaway of "Half Double Murder" by Marshall Thornton https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/half-double-murder-by-marshall-thornton.html

And a review and giveaway of "Where There's Smoke..." by E.J. Copperman https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/where-theres-smoke-by-ej-copperman.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 3 more fun cozy foo mysteries-"Murder at First Slice" A Baker Street Mystery by Valerie Burns, "Savvy Summers and the Po’boy Perils" Savvy Summers by Sandra Jackson-Opoku, and "Killer Donuts" A Deputy Donut Mystery by Ginger Bolton https://kingsriverlife.com/09/05/delicious-fun-food-cozy-mysteries-for-your-september-tbr/

We also have the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair https://kingsriverlife.com/09/05/mystery-current-coming-attractions-september-2026/

And a review and ebook giveaway of "A Golden Opportunity" by Rebecca Saltzer, along with an interesting interview with Rebecca https://kingsriverlife.com/09/05/a-golden-opportunity-for-murder-by-rebecca-saltzer/

And a review of the latest season of "The Chelsea Detective" on Acorn TV https://kingsriverlife.com/09/05/the-chelsea-detective-season-4-on-acorn-tv/

During the week, in honor of Labor Day weekend, we posted a labor-related mystery short story by Edith Maxwell https://kingsriverlife.com/09/02/mystery-short-story-labors-peril/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week, we have a review and giveaway of "Trapped" by D.E. Beckler https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/trapped-by-d-e-beckler-reviewgiveaway.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of "A Murder at the Mansion" by Ellie Alexander https://kingsriverlife.com/08/29/a-murder-at-the-mansion-by-ellie-alexander/

And reviews and giveaways of 2 more fun historical mysteries-"The Abduction of Rosalind Thorne" Rosalind Thorne Mysteries by Darcie Wilde & "Murder at Rosecliff" by Alyssa Maxwell https://kingsriverlife.com/08/29/pair-of-historical-mysteries-by-darcie-wilde-alyssa-maxwell/

 

We also have the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/08/29/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-september-2026/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Purple, Blame, Game" by Joanna Campbell Slan https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/purple-blame-game-by-joanna-campbell.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Either Enchanting Elixirs" by Lynn Cahoon https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/eight-enchanting-elixirs-by-lynn-cahoon.html

 

For those who enjoy fantasy with their mysteries, we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Dark Secrets" by Keri Arthur https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/dark-secrets-by-keri-arthur.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update

 Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of the latest Longmire mystery by Craig Johnson, "The Brothers McKay" https://kingsriverlife.com/07/25/the-brothers-mckay-by-craig-johnson/

We also have reviews and giveaways of 3 more fun mysteries for your summer reading-"Dead Men Don’t Play Fetch" by David Rosenfelt, "Sweet Spot" Ghostwriter Mystery by Kemper Donovan, & "I, Spy" by L.M. Kemp https://kingsriverlife.com/07/25/end-of-july-mystery-catchup/

 

And a review and giveaway of "Murder at Haddonford Manor” by Irina McGrath https://kingsriverlife.com/07/25/murder-at-haddonford-manor-by-irina-mcgrath/

 

And the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/07/25/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-august-2026/

 

Up on KRL during the week we posted an excerpt from "The Girl on the Beach" by Carol Snow https://kingsriverlife.com/07/22/excerpt-from-the-girl-on-the-beach-by-carol-snow/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of the latest Marlow Murder Club mystery, "The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts" by Robert Thorogood https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/the-mysterious-affair-of-judith-potts.html

 

And a review and Kindle giveaway of "The Corpse at the Cottage" by Kathleen Bridge https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/the-corpse-at-cottage-by-kathleen.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "The Taverna at the Edge of Night" by H.Y. Hanna https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/the-taverna-at-edge-of-night-by-hy.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

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KRL Update

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 2 fun cozy mysteries perfect for your summer reading-"The Chowder House Murder" A Downeast Maine Mystery by Lee Hollis, & "A Cyclist’s Guide to Poppies and Predicaments" by Ann Claire https://kingsriverlife.com/07/18/pair-of-cycling-food-cozies-for-summer-reading/

And a review and giveaway of the first in a new series by Elaine Orr, "The Handyman's Last Bite", along with a fun summer recipe from Elaine https://kingsriverlife.com/07/18/the-handymans-last-bite-by-elaine-l-orr/

And a review and ebook giveaway of "A Death After Dinner" by David S Pederson https://kingsriverlife.com/07/18/a-death-after-dinner-by-david-pederson/

We also have the latest Crime Writers of Color coming attractions https://kingsriverlife.com/07/18/crime-writers-of-color-coming-attractions-july-september-2026/

And a mystery short story by Albert N. Karz https://kingsriverlife.com/07/18/a-complicated-life-a-mystery-short-story/

Up during the week, another special midweek guest post by mystery author Annelise Osborne https://kingsriverlife.com/07/15/the-second-language-hiding-in-my-chapter-titles/

And another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Allie Pleiter where she talks about the supporting characters https://kingsriverlife.com/07/15/best-supporting-actors/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Abigail Trench" by Randy Overbeck https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/abigail-trench-by-randy-overbeck.html

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Murder in La Galeria D'Arte" By Paula B. Mays https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/murder-in-la-galeria-darte-by-paula-b.html

For those who also enjoy fantasy novels, we have a review and giveaway of "What the Gods Left Behind" by Zephyr Trillian https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/what-gods-left-behind-by-zephyr.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

KRL Update

As we continue to celebrate Pride on KRL, this week we have reviews and giveaways of 2 LGBTQ+ cozies-"Murder, Local Style" an Orchid Isle Mystery by Leslie Karst, and "Dragged to Death" A Domestic Partners in Crime Mystery by Frank Anthony Polito https://kingsriverlife.com/06/13/pair-of-lgbtq-cozy-mysteries-from-leslie-karst-frank-anthony-polito/

We also have a review and ebook giveaway of yet another LGBTQ+ mystery, this one by Marshall Thornton, and we also have an interesting interview with Marshall https://kingsriverlife.com/06/13/the-pink-by-marshall-thornton/

 

And a review and giveaway of "This Weekend Doesn't End Well for Anyone" by Catherine Mack https://kingsriverlife.com/06/13/this-weekend-doesnt-end-well-for-anyone-by-catherine-mack/

 

And a review of the latest season of one of my favorite mystery TV shows “The Brokenwood Mysteries” on Acorn TV https://kingsriverlife.com/06/13/acorn-tv-brokenwood-mysteries-season-12/

 

Up on KRL during the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Gerald Elias about his journey to find a publisher for his latest mystery "Murder on Vacation" that eventually led him to Misti Media https://kingsriverlife.com/06/10/when-at-first-you-dont-succeed/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of the latest Smiling Dog Cafe book from mystery author Neil Plakcy https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/drift-and-return-by-neil-plakcy.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "You Can't Keep a Good Cat Down" by Maggie Pill https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/you-cant-keep-good-cat-down-by-maggie.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Murder Most Delicious" by Danielle Postel-Vinay https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/murder-most-delicious-by-danielle.html

 

Happy reading and Happy Pride,

Lorie 

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of "A Death in the Dark" by Ellie Alexander https://kingsriverlife.com/06/06/a-death-in-the-dark-by-elle-alexander/

And review and giveaway of "Press to the Nines" by Misty Simon along with a fun guest post by Misty about research she did on flowers for the book https://kingsriverlife.com/06/06/pressed-to-the-nines-by-misty-simon/

 

The audiobook of Jack Townson's dark fantasy vampire novel "The Lightslayer" (which has some mystery in it as well) just released this week! Up on KRL this week I'm re-posting my review of this awesome book and giving away an ebook copy, and I have an interview with Jack, and with the other narrator, Krys Janea. This is also the first of our many features of LGBTQ+ artists for Pride month! https://kingsriverlife.com/06/06/the-lightslayer-by-jack-townson-audiobook-release/

 

We also have the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair https://kingsriverlife.com/06/06/mystery-current-coming-attractions-june-2026/

 

Up on KRL during the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery/thriller author Carlisle Richardson about the memories that led him to write his new book "The Soft Underbelly" https://kingsriverlife.com/06/03/a-call-to-action/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Hunted" by D.E. Beckler https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/hunted-by-d-e-beckler-reviewgiveaway.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Hawai'i Rage" By Tori Eldridge https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/hawaii-rage-by-tori-eldridge.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "The Man on the Bench" by Hy Conrad https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/the-man-on-bench-by-hy-conrad.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update:

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 4 fun food and drink related cozies-"Some Like it Fudgy" A Candy-Coated Mystery by Nancy Coco, "A Poisonous Pour" A Cece Barton Mystery by Maddie Day, "Death by Chocolate Ladyfingers" Death by Chocolate Mystery by Sarah Graves, and "Confessions of an Amateur Sleuth" A Bainbridge Island Mystery by Lynn Cahoon https://kingsriverlife.com/05/30/may-food-mystery-catchup/

And the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/05/30/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-pride-month-2026/

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "The Family Bix" by Alan Orloff, along with an interesting interview with Alan https://kingsriverlife.com/05/30/the-family-biz-by-alan-orloff/

 

And a review of "The Inklings Detective Agency" by John R Kelly https://kingsriverlife.com/05/30/the-inklings-detective-agency-by-john-r-kelly/

 

Up on KRL during the week another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Victoria Hamilton where she talks about tea with the Queen, and her new book "Masher of Ceremonies" https://kingsriverlife.com/05/27/tea-with-the-queen/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Murder Under a Bitter Moon" by Abigail Keam https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/murder-under-bitter-moon-by-abigail.html

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Homicide on the Range" by Rosalie Spielman https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/homicide-on-range-by-rosalie-spielman.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Guilt" by Keigo Higashino https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/guilt-by-keigo-higashino-reviewgiveaway.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of "Drafted in Deceit" by Simone Stier, along with an interesting interview with Simone https://kingsriverlife.com/05/16/drafted-in-deceit-by-simone-stier/

And week a review and giveaway of "A Crime Through Time" by Amelia Blackwell, along with an interesting guest post from Amelia about the unique premise of her series https://kingsriverlife.com/05/16/a-crime-through-time-by-amelia-blackwell/

 And a review and giveaway of "Murder in a Lavender Daze" by Daryl Wood Gerber https://kingsriverlife.com/05/16/murder-in-a-lavender-daze-by-daryl-wood-gerber/

 

We also have week a mystery short story by Guy Belleranti https://kingsriverlife.com/05/16/mystery-short-story/

 

Up during the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author John Degan about the setting of his new book "Seldom Seen Road" https://kingsriverlife.com/05/13/is-that-a-real-place/

 

And another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Nicolas DiDomizio about the movies that inspired his main character in his new book "Murder Most Camp." https://kingsriverlife.com/05/13/a-murder-most-camp/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Death Under the Dogwoods" by Neil Plakcy and Joanna Campbell Slan https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/death-under-dogwoods-by-neil-s-plakcy.html

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Mares and Murder" by Leslie Langtry https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/mares-and-murder-by-leslie-langtry.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Wrought in Flesh" by Corinne Price https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/wrought-in-flesh-by-corinne-price.html

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of "Cat on a Hot Tin Woof" by Spencer Quinn. This was the last review that Sandra Murphy wrote for us shortly before her sudden passing, which is appropriate as this was one of her favorite series https://kingsriverlife.com/05/09/cat-on-a-hot-tin-woof-by-spencer-quinn/

And the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair https://kingsriverlife.com/05/09/mystery-current-coming-attractions-may-2026/

 

And a review and giveaway of "A Deadly Episode" by Anthony Horowitz https://kingsriverlife.com/05/09/a-deadly-episode-by-anthony-horowitz/

 

Up on KRL last night another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Julian M Coleman about her new book "Stolen Prophet" https://kingsriverlife.com/05/06/stolen-prophet/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Two Purloined Pillows" by Allie Pleiter https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/two-purloined-pillows-by-allie-pleiter.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Robbie McNeil's Hit List" by Brianna Heath, along with an interesting interview with Brianna https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/robbie-mcneils-hit-list-by-brianna.html

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "The Case of the Petrified Potter" by Cathy Ace https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/the-case-of-petrified-potter-by-cathy.html

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Tunnel Vision" by Eloise Corvo https://www.krlnews.com/2026/05/tunnel-vision-by-eloise-corvo.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update

Up on KRL this morning reviews and giveaways of 3 more fun cozies-"The Bush Tea Murder" A Caribbean Island Mystery by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier, "Love a Comeback" A TV Detectives Mystery by Ruthie Knox and Annie Marie, and "A Crushing Walk in Cornwall" by Nicholas George https://kingsriverlife.com/04/25/end-of-april-mystery-catchup-2/

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Cashed Out Cold" by Anna St. John, along with an interesting interview with Anna https://kingsriverlife.com/04/25/cashed-out-cold-by-anna-st-john/

 

And a mystery short story by Kate Fellowes, https://kingsriverlife.com/04/25/mystery-short-story-the-last-secret/

 

We also have the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/04/25/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-may-2026/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Here We Goat Again" by Janna Rollins https://www.krlnews.com/2026/04/here-we-goat-again-by-janna-rollins.html

 

And a review and ebook giveaway of "The Stuff of Malice" by Kathleen Marple Kalb https://www.krlnews.com/2026/04/the-stuff-of-malice-by-kathleen-marple.html

 

And for those who also enjoy fantasy, we have a review of "The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigindale" by CM Waggoner https://www.krlnews.com/2026/04/the-somewhat-wicked-witch-of-brigindale.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie