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

A Writer's Life....Caroline Clemmons: All or None by Clive Fleury

A Writer's Life....Caroline Clemmons: All or None by Clive Fleury:     As bodies pile up and bombs go off, Detective Ryan finds murder is the least of his problems—family secrets and a distracting romance th...

KRL This week 4/6/2025

Up on KRL this week we have a review of the latest Coffeehouse mystery by Cleo Coyle, "No Roast for the Weary", along with a great giveaway! https://kingsriverlife.com/04/05/no-roast-for-the-weary-by-cleo-coyle/

And a review and ebook giveaway of "Rebellious Grace" by Jeri Westerson https://kingsriverlife.com/04/05/rebellious-grace-by-jeri-westerson/

 

And a review and giveaway of "Murder on the Steel Pier" by Rosie Genova along with an interesting interview with Rosie https://kingsriverlife.com/04/05/murder-on-the-steel-pier-by-rosie-genova/

 

We also have the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair https://kingsriverlife.com/04/05/mystery-coming-attractions-april-2025/

 

For those who prefer to listen to Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast directly on KRL, here is the player for the latest episode featuring the mystery short story "Pleasant Drive" written by Chelle Martin and read by local actor Sean Hopper https://kingsriverlife.com/04/05/new-mysteryrats-maze-podcast-featuring-pleasant-drive/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "Antiques and Adversity in the Azores" the first in a brand new series by Victoria Tait https://www.krlnews.com/2025/04/antiques-and-adversity-in-azores-by.html

 

And a review and giveaway of a signed copy of "Snuffling Up Bones" by DonnaRae Menard https://www.krlnews.com/2025/04/snuffling-up-bones-by-donnarae-menard.html

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this morning a review of "Cat Got Your Killer" by Sofie Ryan https://www.krlnews.com/2025/04/cat-got-your-killer-by-sofie-ryan.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and the Latest Giveaway

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and the Latest Giveaway

KRL Update 10/12/2024

Up on KRL this week a review and giveaway of another Halloween mystery, "A Dark and Stormy Knit" by Peggy Ehrhart, along with a fun Halloween craft from Peggy https://kingsriverlife.com/10/12/a-dark-and-stormy-knit-by-peggy-ehrhart/

And a review and giveaway of another Halloween mystery, "Death Scene" by Carol J. Perry https://kingsriverlife.com/10/12/death-scene-a-witch-city-mystery-by-carol-j-perry/

 

And a review and giveaway of another Halloween mystery, "Sunflowers, Scarecrows, and Scandal" by Erica Wynters, along with an interesting interview with Erica https://kingsriverlife.com/10/12/sunflowers-scarecrows-and-scandal-by-erica-wynters/

 

We also have another spooky short story perfect for Halloween, this one is "Clown-O-Phobia" by Bobbi Chukran https://kingsriverlife.com/10/12/clown-o-phobia-a-spooky-short-story-by-bobbi-a-chukran-for-halloween/

 

For those who prefer to listen to Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast directly on KRL, here is the player for the latest episode which features the ghostly mystery short story "The Codicil" by Shannon Taft and read by local actor Sean Hopper. Perfect for your Halloween listening https://kingsriverlife.com/10/12/new-mysteryrats-maze-podcast-featuring-the-codicil/

 

Up during the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Margaret Fenton about how she became a mystery writer and her new book "Little Boy Blue" https://kingsriverlife.com/10/09/how-i-became-a-mystery-writer-my-little-series/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and giveaway of "The Damages" by Shelley Costa https://www.krlnews.com/2024/10/the-damages-by-shelley-costa.html

 

And if you are looking for something a little scarier for your Halloween reading, we also have a review and ebook giveaway of "Harrigan's Price and Other Stories" an anthology with tales of mystery, intrigue and horror by Christian Bauer https://www.krlnews.com/2024/10/harrigans-price-by-christian-bauer.html

 

Happy Halloween season!

Lorie

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and Off to Europe Giveaway

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and Off to Europe Giveaway

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and Crime Fiction Giveaway

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and Crime Fiction Giveaway

KRL This Week Update 9/28/2024

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 4 more fun mysteries for your fall reading-"Quilty as Charged" A Measure Twice Sewing Mystery Book Two by Maggie Bailey, “No Paw to Stand On" A Bookmobile Cat Mystery by Laurie Cass, "The Grim Steeper" A Witches Brew Mystery #3 by Gretchen Rue, and "Murder at the White Palace" by Allison Montclair https://kingsriverlife.com/09/28/crafts-cats-historical-witchy-mysteries-for-your-tbr/

And a review and ebook giveaway of "The Con" by Jackie Layton along with an interesting interview with Jackie https://kingsriverlife.com/09/28/the-con-by-jackie-layton/

 

And our first spooky short story for the Halloween season, "Sky Without Stars" written by mystery/horror author Jane Gwaltney https://kingsriverlife.com/09/28/sky-without-stars-a-spooky-short-story/

 

We also have the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Shawn Stevens. Sadly, this will be Shawn's last column. We really appreciate all that she has done in writing this column for KRL. However, we will have a new person taking on the column starting next month so it's not going away https://kingsriverlife.com/09/28/mystery-coming-attractions-october-2024/

 

During the week we posted another special midweek guest post, this one by mystery author Leslie Budewitz about her historical mystery anthology "All God's Sparrows" https://kingsriverlife.com/09/25/five-reasons-i-love-reading-and-writing-historical-fiction/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week, a special midweek guest post by mystery author Joe Cosentino about the audiobook release of his novella "Finding Giorgio" https://www.krlnews.com/2024/09/finding-giorgio-by-joe-cosentino.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Murder in an Italian Cafe" by Michael Falco https://www.krlnews.com/2024/09/murder-in-italian-cafe-by-michael-falco.html

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this morning a review and giveaway of "Echoes of Memory" by Sara Driscoll https://www.krlnews.com/2024/09/echoes-of-memory-by-sara-driscoll.html

 

And a review and giveaway of "Sick to Death" by Andrew Welsh-Huggins https://www.krlnews.com/2024/09/sick-to-death-by-andrew-welsh-huggins.html

 

Happy reading,

Lorie._,_._,_

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and a Favorite Author

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and a Favorite Author

KRL This Week 8/31/2024

Up on KRL this week reviews and giveaways of 3 more great cozies for your end of summer reading-"Murder Buys a One-Way Ticket" by Laura Levine, "A Murder for the Sages" by Amy Lillard and Peg and Rose Play the Ponies by Laurien Berenson https://kingsriverlife.com/08/31/even-more-cozy-mysteries-for-end-of-summer-reading/ 

And a review and giveaway of "To Err is Cumin" by Leslie Budewitz along with a fun guest post by Leslie about the setting of her books in Seattle https://kingsriverlife.com/08/31/to-err-is-cumin-by-leslie-budewitz/

 

And a review and giveaway of "The Murders in Great Diddling" by Katarina Bivald along with an interesting interview with Katarina https://kingsriverlife.com/08/31/the-murders-in-great-diddling-by-katarina-bivald/

 

We also have the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Shawn Stevens. Also, October will be her last column so we are looking for someone to take her place--if you are interested in knowing more please let me know https://kingsriverlife.com/08/31/mystery-coming-attractions-september-2024/

 

And another true crime article from Sarah Peterson-Camacho https://kingsriverlife.com/08/31/killer-candy-death-by-chocolate-murder-by-mail/

 

For those who prefer to listen to Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast directly on KRL, you can find the player here for our latest episode which features the first chapter of "Going Home" by Sharon Marchisello, read by local actor Amelia Ryan https://kingsriverlife.com/08/31/new-mysteryrats-maze-podcast-featuring-going-home/

 

Up on KRL News and Reviews this week we have a review and ebook giveaway of "Dancing With Danger" by Kimberly Griggs https://www.krlnews.com/2024/08/dancing-with-danger-by-kimberly-griggs.html

 

And a review and giveaway of the first in a new series by Misty Simon "Unbridled Hauntings" https://www.krlnews.com/2024/08/unbridled-hauntings-by-misty-simon.html

 

And a midweek special guest post by Joe Cosentino about the audiobook release of his book "The Perfect Gift" https://www.krlnews.com/2024/08/the-perfect-gift-bobby-and-paolo.html

 

Happy reading and listening,

Lorie

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and a Mystery Giveaway

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and a Mystery Giveaway

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and An Unusual Giveaway

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and An Unusual Giveaway

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and an English Mystery Giveaway

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and an English Mystery Giveaway

Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and Off to the U.K. Giveaway

 Lesa's Book Critiques: Winners and Off to the U.K. Giveaway

Lesa's Book Critiques: A “DARK” GIVEAWAY

 Lesa's Book Critiques: A “DARK” GIVEAWAY

Wicked Authors: Three Strikes–You’re Dead! with Guest Barb Goffman #giveaway

Wicked Authors: Three Strikes–You’re Dead! with Guest Barb Goffman #giveaway

Lesa's Book Critiques: WINNERS AND SUSPENSE

 Lesa's Book Critiques: WINNERS AND SUSPENSE

Lesa's Book Critiques: WINNERS AND A HISTORICAL MYSTERY GIVEAWAY

Lesa's Book Critiques: WINNERS AND A HISTORICAL MYSTERY GIVEAWAY

Lesa's Book Critiques: WINNERS AND AN EXOTIC MYSTERY GIVEAWAY

 Lesa's Book Critiques: WINNERS AND AN EXOTIC MYSTERY GIVEAWAY

Lesa's Book Critiques: GIVEAWAY – THE END OF THE ROAD

 Lesa's Book Critiques: GIVEAWAY – THE END OF THE ROAD