Only days left to win books from KRL

Only days left to win a copy of "Wedding Cake Crumble" by Jenn McKinlay,
and while there check out a fun wedding related guest post by Jenn, and a
fun cupcake recipe
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/26/wedding-cake-crumble-by-jenn-mckinlay/

And to win a copy of "A Magical Match" by Juliet Blackwell and while there
check out a Behind the Book interview with Juliet
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/26/a-magical-match-by-juliet-blackwell/

Also to win a copy of "On the Hook" by Betty Hechtman
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/26/on-the-hook-by-betty-hechtman/

And to win a copies of -"Antiques Wanted": A Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery by
Barbara Allan, "The Uninvited Corpse": A Food Blogger Mystery by Debra
Sennefelder, and "The Bengal Identity": A Cat Groomer Mystery by Eileen
Watkins
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/26/kensington-mystery-catch-up-for-your-summer-reading/


Over on KRL News & Reviews, only days left to win a copy of "Lethal
Literature" by Kym Roberts, along with an extra special giveaway from Kym
http://www.krlnews.com/2018/05/lethal-literature-by-kym-roberts.html

And to win a copy of "Bitch Out of Hell" by Diana Deverell
http://www.krlnews.com/2018/05/bitch-out-of-hell-by-diana-deverell.html

Happy reading,
Lorie

In Reference To Murder: Media Murder for Monday for 5/28/18

In Reference To Murder: Media Murder for Monday for 5/28/18

Memorial Day 2018

Each year on Memorial Day we honor the fallen. We honor those who fell in defense of this country whether it be in peacetime or at war. We honor those who never made it back home alive. As you go about your life today, please take a moment to think about those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation as well as their loved ones who miss them so much.

The Rap Sheet: Revue of Reviewers for 5/24/18

The Rap Sheet:  Revue of Reviewers for 5/24/18

New Issue of Crime Review

We feature new 20 reviews in each issue of Crime Review (
www.crimereview.co.uk), together with a top industry interview. This time
it’s Christopher Wakling in the Countdown hot seat:

We’re on Twitter at:
Crime Review: @CrimeReviewUK
Linda Wilson: @CrimeReviewer
Sharon Wheeler: @lartonmedia

This week’s reviews are:

DEAD IF YOU DON’T by Peter James, reviewed by Sharon Wheeler
A missing teenager sets Detective Superintendent Roy Grace and his team of
Brighton cops in a race against the clock.

A BRUSH WITH DEATH by Quintin Jardine, reviewed by Linda Wilson
Bob Skinner is asked by the Security Service to look into the death of a
multi-millionaire boxer.

MURDER AT THE GRAND RAJ PALACE by Vaseem Khan, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Retired police inspector Ashwin Chopra takes on the case of a man found
dead in the Grand Raj Palace hotel, while his wife Poppy is kept busy
seeking a reluctant bride.

ZEN AND THE ART OF MURDER by Oliver Bottini, reviewed by John Cleal
An injured Japanese monk appears in a small Black Forest village. Tracking
the man leads Chief Inspector Louise Boni to an international child sex and
smuggling ring.

THE WOMAN BEFORE ME by Ruth Dugdall, reviewed by Kati Barr-Taylor
Ruth Wilks lives inside a prison inside a prison for the manslaughter of a
baby she loved like her own. Cate holds the key to open one door, but only
Rose has the key for the other.

EARTH STORM by Mons Kallentoft, reviewed by Ewa Sherman
Detective Malin Fors investigates cases of two opposing voices – the murder
of a right-wing extremist and a missing left-wing teenage activist.

FRIENDS AND TRAITORS by John Lawton, reviewed by Arnold Taylor
Frederick Troy, a member of the Metropolitan Police, forms an unlikely
friendship with Guy Burgess, even though he is aware that he is probably a
spy. Burgess's reappearance after his defection to the Soviet Union, puts
Troy in danger.

THE ORPHANS by Annemarie Neary, reviewed by Kati Barr-Taylor
Two small children on a beach in North Goa wait for their parents to
return. That was 25 year ago. They are still waiting.

CERTAIN SIGNS THAT YOU ARE DEAD by Torkil Damhaug, reviewed by Ewa Sherman
A badly injured patient vanishes at Akershus University Hospital. The
Iranian porter Arash is blamed as he later finds the body in the basement.
But as the retired pathologist Jenny Plåterud gets involved, things get
messier and more complicated.

THE DEVIL’S CLAW by Lara Dearman, reviewed by Chris Roberts
A young journalist returns home to Guernsey, and when a drowned woman is
found on the beach finds links to other such deaths stretching back over 50
years.

MISS KOPP’S MIDNIGHT CONFESSION by Amy Stewart, reviewed by John Cleal
Constance Kopp, New Jersey’s only female deputy sheriff, faces new
challenges as America prepares to enter the first world war.

THE COST OF LIVING by Rachel Ward, reviewed by Linda Wilson
When a colleague is attacked on her way home, Bea, who works in the same
supermarket, takes an interest in the case.

BLIND DEFENCE by John Fairfax, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Barrister William Benson defends a man accused of the murder of his partner
and finds the case extends beyond simple domestic strife to organised
criminal activity.

SWEETFREAK by Sophie McKenzie, reviewed by Linda Wilson
Carey’s best friend is receiving nasty messages from someone calling
themselves SweetFreak. When Carey is accused of being the perpetrator,
she’s determined to prove her innocence, but the evidence is against her.

WE WERE THE SALT OF THE SEA by Roxanne Bouchard, reviewed by Chris Roberts
Detective Sergeant Joaquin Morales, relocating from Montreal to a seaside
village, is assigned the death of a local woman who sailed home after years
away.

A LESSON IN VIOLENCE By Jordan Harper, reviewed by John Cleal
An 11-year-old girl is unexpectedly reunited with her father, but this is
only the beginning for them.

POTTER’S BOY by Tony Mitton, reviewed by Linda Wilson
The son of the village potter wants to grow up to become a fighter, not a
potter. This is Ryo’s story.

A STRANGER IN THE HOUSE by Shari Lapena, reviewed by John Barnbrook
Karen drives her car into a lamppost, late at night, in a seedy part of
town, but she cannot remember why she was there. The police are suspicious,
her husband disbelieving, and her best friend is behaving oddly.

STAR OF THE NORTH by DB John, reviewed by John Cleal
A young black Korean-American woman disappears without trace from a South
Korean island. Her twin sister refuses to believe she may be dead and is
herself later recruited by the CIA to find the truth and go undercover into
the world’s most secretive state.

DANGEROUS TO KNOW by Anne Buist, reviewed by Kate Balfour
Natalie, a bipolar clinical psychiatrist who moves to the country for a
quiet life, finds it anything but. She starts to counsel her new boss,
Frank, whose family’s history is very far from normal. Natalie must try to
stop herself from being drawn into their dangerous web.

Best wishes

Sharon
www.crimereview.co.uk

Monday Markets and Jobs for Writers for 5/21/18

Monday Markets and Jobs for Writers for 5/21/18

KRL This Week Update for 5/19/18

Up in KRL this morning a review & giveaway of the latest China Bayles
mystery, "Queen Anne's Lace", by Susan Wittig Albert, along with an
interesting guest post by Susan
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/19/queen-annes-lace-by-susan-wittig-albert/



Also up a review & giveaway of "Sixth Cabin" by Kathi Daley
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/19/sixth-cabin-by-kathi-daley/



And an article about some of the noir mysteries of Chris Ould
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/19/chris-oulds-faroe-island-trilogy-british-noir-with-a-nordic-twist/



We also have a review & giveaway of "Apple Strudel Alibi" by H.Y. Hanna
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/19/apple-strudel-alibi-by-h-y-hanna/



And a review and giveaway of "Follow Me" by Angela Clarke along with an
interesting interview with Angela
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/19/follow-me-by-angela-clarke/



We are very pleased to have a mystery short story by Cheryl Hollon, which
features characters from her Webb’s Glass Shop Mystery series
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/19/unmade-in-the-shade-a-mystery-short-story/



And we have a look at the 20th season of Midsomer Murders
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/19/midsomer-murder-season-20-streaming-entertainment/



Up on KRL News and Reviews we have a review & giveaway of "Newport Ave." by Ken
Kuhlken http://www.krlnews.com/2018/05/newport-ave-by-ken-kuhlken.html

Happy reading,
Lorie

Only days left to win books by Kathi Daley, Paige Shelton, Elaine Viets and many more from KRL

Only days left to win a copy of "The Mother's Day Mishap" by Kathi Daley,
along with some fun ideas for Mother's Day gifts from Kathleen Costa
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/the-mothers-day-mishap-by-kathi-daley/

And to win a copy of the first in a brand new food mystery series,
"Expiration Date" by Devon Delaney, and while there check out a fun guest
post by Devon about competition cooking
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/expiration-date-by-devon-delaney/

Also to win a copy of "Deal with the Devil" a mystery anthology by Elaine
Viets http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/deal-with-the-devil-by-elaine-viets/

And to win copies of 5 mysteries set in the UK-"London Calling": A
Mirabella Bevan Mystery by Sara Sheridan, "In Prior’s Wood": Max Tudor
series by GM Malliet, "The Marmalade Murders": Penny Brannigan series
by Elizabeth
Duncan, "The Golden Hour": A Nora Tierney English Mystery by M. K. Graff,
and "Lost Books and Old Bones": A Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/five-mysteries-take-you-to-the-uk/

Also to win a copy of "Cinco de Murder" by Rebecca Adler
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/cinco-de-murder-by-rebecca-adler/

And on KRL News & Reviews to win a copy of "Necessary Ends" by Tina Whittle
http://www.krlnews.com/2018/05/necessary-ends-by-tina-whittle.html

Happy contests!
Lorie

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KRL This Week Update for May 5, 2018

Up in KRL this morning, perfect for Mother's Day reading, a review &
giveaway of "The Mother's Day Mishap" by Kathi Daley, along with some fun
ideas for Mother's Day gifts from Kathleen Costa
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/the-mothers-day-mishap-by-kathi-daley/



And a review & giveaway of the first in a brand new food mystery series,
"Expiration Date" by Devon Delaney, along with a fun guest post by Devon
about competition cooking
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/expiration-date-by-devon-delaney/



We also have a review & giveaway of "Deal with the Devil" a mystery
anthology by Elaine Viets
http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/deal-with-the-devil-by-elaine-viets/



And reviews & giveaways of 5 mysteries set in the UK-"London Calling": A
Mirabella Bevan Mystery by Sara Sheridan, "In Prior’s Wood": Max Tudor
series by GM Malliet, "The Marmalade Murders": Penny Brannigan series
by Elizabeth J. Duncan, "The Golden Hour": A Nora Tierney English Mystery by M. K.
Graff, and "Lost Books and Old Bones": A Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige
Shelton

http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/five-mysteries-take-you-to-the-uk/



And a review & giveaway of "Cinco de Murder" by Rebecca Adler

http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/cinco-de-murder-by-rebecca-adler/



We also have a mystery short story by Chris Eboch, with illustrations
by Drusilla Kehl

http://kingsriverlife.com/05/05/the-kittens-mittens-a-mystery-short-story/



And on KRL News & Reviews a review & giveaway of "Necessary Ends" by Tina
Whittle http://www.krlnews.com/2018/05/necessary-ends-by-tina-whittle.html

Happy Reading,
Lorie

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: May is International Short Story Month

The Short Mystery Fiction Society Blog: May is International Short Story Month: StoryADay.org proclaimed May  International Short Story Month  back in 2013. As the short story, in the mystery genre, is the reason why th...

New Books and Short Stories by MWA Members – May 2018

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Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity: 34 Writing Contests in May 2018 - No entry fees

Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity: 34 Writing Contests in May 2018 - No entry fees: Degas There are nearly three dozen free writing contests in May, some with substantial prizes. As always, these contests cover every ...