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 a review and giveaway of "Purranormal Activity" by Cate Conte https://kingsriverlife.com/09/12/purranormal-activity-by-cate-conte/

And a review and giveaway of "The Art Critic's Last Forgery" by Elaine Orr https://kingsriverlife.com/09/12/the-art-critics-last-forgery-by-elaine-orr/

And a review and giveaway of "Don't Look Close" by Jaima Fixsen along with an interesting interview with Jaima https://kingsriverlife.com/09/12/dont-look-close-by-jaima-fixsen/

We also have a mystery short story by Joli Huelskamp https://kingsriverlife.com/09/12/mystery-short-story-the-missing-employee/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "The Corpse With The Steely Gaze" by Cathy Ace https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/the-corpse-with-steely-gaze-by-cathy.html

And a review and giveaway of "Treasures and Treachery in Tenerife" by Victoria Tait https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/treasures-and-treachery-in-tenerife-by.html

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Board to Death" by J.C. Eaton https://www.krlnews.com/2026/09/board-to-death-by-j-c-eaton.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 reviews and giveaways of 2 more fun cozies-"All Aboard for Murder" Golden Motel Mystery by Ellen Byron and "Bubble, Bubble, Tea and Trouble" Tea by the Sea Mystery by Vicki Delany https://kingsriverlife.com/08/22/pair-of-cozies-from-ellen-byron-vicki-delaney/

And a review and giveaway of "Beach Blonde Betrayal" by Elaine Viets, along with an interesting guest post from Elaine https://kingsriverlife.com/08/22/beach-blonde-betrayal-by-elaine-viets/

And a review and ebook giveaway of "The Ginger Jay Deception" by Jinty James along with a fun interview with Jinty https://kingsriverlife.com/08/22/the-ginger-jar-deception-by-jinty-james/

We also have a crime short story by C. Inanen https://kingsriverlife.com/08/22/crime-short-story-fair-trade/

Up during the week, another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Yvonna Russell about her new short story collection "Big Apple Whodunit" https://kingsriverlife.com/08/19/big-apple-whodunit/

For those who enjoy fantasy, up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "The Last Shard" by Debbie Atherton https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/the-last-shard-by-debbie-atherton.html

And a review and giveaway of "The Cloak and Dagger Club" by Jackie McMahon https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/the-cloak-and-dagger-club-by-jackie.html

Happy reading,

Lorie

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 3 more fun cozies for your end of summer reading TBR- "All Shell Breaks Loose" A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery by Molly MacRae, "Whose Body in the Library" A Lighthouse Library Mystery by Eva Gates, & "Malice in Puzzle Land" An Alice Pepper Lonely Hearts and Puzzle Club by Roz Noonan https://kingsriverlife.com/08/15/end-of-summer-mystery-catchup/

And a review and giveaway of "Killer Art" by Jon St. Denis, along with an interesting interview with Jon https://kingsriverlife.com/08/15/killer-art-by-jon-st-denis/

 

Looking for a new British mystery TV show to binge? Up on KRL this week we have a review of "Inspector Ellis" on Acorn TV https://kingsriverlife.com/08/15/inspector-ellis-seasons-1-2-on-acorn-tv/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Four on the Floor" By Gabriel Valjan https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/four-on-floor-by-gabriel-valjan.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Hide a Body" By Jennifer Holdich https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/mr-and-mrs-dixon-hide-body-by-jennifer.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Killer Vibes" by Jack Friday https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/killer-vibes-by-jack-friday.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update

Up on KRL this week the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair https://kingsriverlife.com/08/08/mystery-current-coming-attractions-august-2026/

And a review and giveaway of "The Lies Between the Lines" by Sheila Lowe https://kingsriverlife.com/08/08/the-lies-between-the-lines-by-sheila-lowe/

And a review and giveaway of "A Delicious Deception" by Lucy Burdette, along with a yummy recipe for Snickerdoodles from Lucy https://kingsriverlife.com/08/08/a-delicious-deception-by-lucy-burdette/

We also have a review and giveaway of "Invitation to Murder" by Carol Floriani, along with an interesting interview with Carol https://kingsriverlife.com/08/08/invitation-to-murder-by-carol-floriani/

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Murder by Meringue" by Greta Sinclair https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/murder-by-meringue-by-greta-sinclair.html

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Sifting Through Secrets" by Catherine Bruns https://www.krlnews.com/2026/08/sifting-through-secrets-by-catherine.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

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of "A Botanist's Guide to Tradition and Treachery" by Kate Khavari, along with a fun guest post by Kate about poisonous plants https://kingsriverlife.com/07/11/a-botanists-guide-to-tradition-and-treachery-by-kate-khavari/

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Dreidels and Dead Ends" by Nancy Cohen https://kingsriverlife.com/07/11/dreidels-and-dead-ends-by-nancy-cohen/

 

And a review and giveaway of "Voted Most Likely to Murder" by Lacey Moon, along with an interesting interview with Lacey https://kingsriverlife.com/07/11/voted-most-likely-to-murder-by-lacey-moone/

 

We also have a fun mystery short story by Leslie Budewitz https://kingsriverlife.com/07/11/pepper-reece-and-the-ghost-of-arthur-goodwin/

 

Up during the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Greta Sinclair about the fun research she did for her latest book, "Murder by Meringue" https://kingsriverlife.com/07/08/when-research-tastes-this-good/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of the latest Irregular Detective Mystery, "The Vampyre Client" by Jeri Westerson https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/the-vampyre-client-by-jeri-westerson.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Hemlock Bay" by Martin Edwards https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/hemlock-bay-by-martin-edwards.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "The Redemption Center is Closed On Sundays" by Andrea Hairston. This one is a mystery with a lot of twists--it's a scifi mystery with a dog detective https://www.krlnews.com/2026/07/the-redemption-center-is-closed-on.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update 6/28/2026

 Up on KRL this week as we reach the end of Pride month, this week we have a review and giveaway of "Beneath a Broken Sky" by Joshua Moehling, along with an interesting interview with Joshua https://kingsriverlife.com/06/27/beneath-a-broken-sky-by-joshua-moehling/

 

We also have reviews and giveaways of 3 more fun cozies for your summer reading--"Dungeons and Danger" The Ravensea Castle Book #2 by Elizabeth Penney, "The Body in the Kitchen Garden" A Hill House Vintage Murder Mystery #2 by Paula sutton, & "Ode to the Bones" by Carolyn Haines https://kingsriverlife.com/06/27/end-of-june-mystery-catchup-2/

 

And the latest Queer Mystery Coming Attractions from Matt Lubbers-Moore https://kingsriverlife.com/06/27/queer-mystery-coming-attractions-july-2026-hidden-truths-and-unlikely-detectives/

 

Up during the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Lynda Allen about how her Liv Wilde Mysteries came to be https://kingsriverlife.com/06/24/menopause-as-a-superpower/

                   

And another special midweek guest post, this one from mystery author Randy Overbeck about his new historical spy novel "Abigail Trench" https://kingsriverlife.com/06/24/women-in-the-revolution/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Pour Choices" by Adrian Andover https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/pour-choices-by-adrian-andover.html

 

And a review of "Masher of Ceremonies" by Victoria Hamilton, and a giveaway for a $20 Amazon gift card https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/masher-of-ceremonies-by-victoria.html

 

And a review and giveaway of a 4th of July mystery, "The Diva Hosts a Murderer" by Krista Davis https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/the-diva-hosts-murderer-by-krista-davis.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie 

KRL Update

(Lorie Ham reported on Facebook way earlier today that her husband has had a stroke and is hospitalized. Early report is that he is awake and communicating and has some weakness in his left side. Please keep her husband, her, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.)

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of "Coastal Views to Die For" by Sam Lumley https://kingsriverlife.com/06/20/coastal-views-to-die-for-by-sam-lumley/

 

And a review and giveaway of "The Disaster Gay Detective Agency" by Lev AC Rosen, along with an interesting interview with Lev https://kingsriverlife.com/06/20/the-disaster-gay-detective-by-lev-ac-rosen/

 

And a review and giveaway of "Murder by Design" by Lee Goldberg, along with a brief review of the audiobook version as well https://kingsriverlife.com/06/20/murder-by-design-by-lee-goldberg/

 

We also have a mystery short story by Martha Reed https://kingsriverlife.com/06/20/mystery-short-story-duty-to-warn/

 

Up during the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by author Amy Pennza about how she came to write about vampires https://kingsriverlife.com/06/17/how-sleeping-beauty-led-me-straight-to-interview-with-the-vampire/

 

And another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Simone Stier about her books and writing cozies https://kingsriverlife.com/06/17/small-towns-big-secrets-why-cozy-mysteries-feel-cozy/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Secrets of the Abbey" By Jean-Luc Bannalec https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/secrets-of-abbey-by-jean-luc-bannalec.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "51%" by Matt Witten https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/51-by-matt-witten-reviewgiveaway.html

 

And a review of the fantasy anthology "Paranormal Payback" featuring authors like Jim Butcher and Faith Hunter https://www.krlnews.com/2026/06/paranormal-payback-edited-by-jim.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