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Chocolate Can Be Deadly By Kim Davis: Review/Giveaway/Recipe
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Chocolate and Valentine's Day go hand in hand, but what about murder? Kim Davis serves up a mysterious sweet treat in Chocolate Can Be Deadly, book seven in her Cupcake Catering Series. If readers are new to the series, this title can be read as a standalone.
Animal Rescue of Fresno: The Moon and Mistletoe
Well, it’s February already, the favorite month for lovers everywhere. It’s the time for cheesy cards, lacey hearts, and foil-wrapped chocolate kisses. When Valentine’s Day rolls around, it’s all hands on deck for the world of retail. Shiny mylar balloons float on curly strings, and boxes of heart-shaped cookies line bakery shelves. And let’s not forget the red and pink roses, vases and vases of pretty petals and winter-white baby’s breath. Oh, it’s all so sweet.
A Victim at Valentine’s By Ellie Alexander: Review/Giveaway
For Valentine’s Day, the Secret Bookcase bookstore is hosting a Blind Date with a Book event matching readers with unfamiliar, but hopefully soon-to-be adored, new reads. Ever closer to becoming the partial owner of the Agatha Christie themed bookstore, Annie Murray also has plans to fulfill her dreams of using her criminology degree to open a private detective agency.
New Indie Bookstore Doesn’t Judge
There is something about Fresno, California that I am sure most of us can agree on: it could definitely use more independent bookstores. While Fresno has a handful of local used bookstores (and I certainly love a good used book!), like Bookish in the Tower District and Book Barn in Clovis, who also carry a few new books by local authors, our city has a severe lack of non-chain bookstores that sell all new titles. Thankfully I have some good news: we have a new indie bookstore in downtown Fresno. It is extremely charming, and it only sells new titles.
Getting to Know New Reedley Police Chief Marc Ediger
Recently, we interviewed outgoing Reedley Police Chief Joe Garza, so we thought it only fitting to get to know Reedley’s new Police Chief Marc Ediger, who has been with the Reedley Police Department for just over 26 years.
- Books & Tales
- Mysteryrat's Maze
- Coming Attractions!
- Every Other Book
- Fantasy & Fangs
- Terrific Tales
Chocolate Can Be Deadly By Kim Davis: Review/Giveaway/Recipe
Chocolate and Valentine's Day go hand in hand, but what about murder? Kim Davis serves up a mysterious sweet treat in Chocolate Can Be Deadly, book seven in her Cupcake Catering Series. If readers are new to the series, this title can be read as a standalone.
Chocolate Can Be Deadly By Kim Davis: Review/Giveaway/Recipe
Chocolate and Valentine's Day go hand in hand, but what about murder? Kim Davis serves up a mysterious sweet treat in Chocolate Can Be Deadly, book seven in her Cupcake Catering Series. If readers are new to the series, this title can be read as a standalone.
Mystery Coming Attractions: February 2025
One of my earliest memories of my mother was watching her watch classic movies on our Zenith television. Her face would light up when one glamorous starlet or another would enter a scene; her svelte body wearing a long gown of liquid fabric that hugged every curve. The movies may have been black and white, but I believe my mother saw them in luminous color and, perhaps, dreamt of being in them. I had time to watch and wonder what she was thinking though.
How I Failed My Way into Writing Books
March 24, 2021. My family and I were enjoying dinner after a show. I was working two jobs at the time, plus making my first feature film. After years of planning, I had shot most of it with the best cast anyone could have asked for, and magic had been made. I had brought my laptop and hard drive with me, hoping I could get some more editing done in the three-and-a-half-hour drive both to and from the show, but we were all in the moment and enjoying each other's company, so no editing had been done thus far on the trip.
KRL Staff Favorite Books of 2024
It’s time to look back at the books we reviewed here at KRL over the past year and share with you some of our favorites! We reviewed a LOT of wonderful books last year, and even those who didn’t make the list were definitely worth reading so we hope you check them all out! All of our main reviewers share in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2024.
Mystery Short Story: The Mystery of the Blonde Bachelorette
“Who just called?” asked Bernie Silver of his wife, Barb. “Mr. Spam again,” she responded. “This time a realtor asking if we were interested in selling our home.” They lived in a quiet area of Palo Alto, California, the heart of Silicon Valley.
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AcornTV: Darby and Joan Season 2/Dalgliesh Season 3
It’s great to have an escape, especially in these difficult times, and one such delightful escape is subscribing to AcornTV. They provide an abundance of wonderful mystery programming, along with some comedy and drama as well.
A Look Back at Valley Theatre in 2024
The Valley does theatre like no other agriculture-centric region. 2024 saw a bumper crop of productions. Here are a few highlights that I saw.
It’s Scary On The Surface Promises a Spooktacular Evening For the Whole Family
Mark your calendars for October 11 and prepare for a night filled with music, community, and Halloween spirit. It’s Scary On The Surface Part 3 is entering its third year, featuring live local music, food and drink, trick-or-treat bags for kids, face painting, and more. This Halloween-themed event will be hosted at the Selma Arts Center in downtown Selma on Friday, October 11. With tickets priced between $12 and $15 (children 10 and under get in free), this night promises fall fun the whole family can enjoy.
KFCF’s Tower Live!
Wouldn’t it be cool if there were an event that showcased local artists: musicians, singer-songwriters, poets, and spoken-word artists? And wouldn’t it be cool if it happened EVERY month, instead just a one-off? And wouldn’t it be cool if part of their mission was to include diverse voices from all over our community? And wouldn’t it be even cooler if those live shows were also broadcast on a powerful, local FM radio station?....Ah….we’re in luck! Using some Measure P funds, KFCF 88.1 FM will be doing just that.
New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast featuring Some Things Don’t Change at Christmas
Here is your weekly reminder that there are also new articles up on our other website KRL News & Reviews! Every week there will be book reviews and giveaways, plus sometimes pet articles, theatre articles, and more! And listen to our new podcast!
A Look Back at Valley Theatre in 2024
The Valley does theatre like no other agriculture-centric region. 2024 saw a bumper crop of productions. Here are a few highlights that I saw.
Missing Persons: A Ghost Short Story
I handed my friend Graham a print out of the portrait I’d just taken of him and he burst into tears. He was sitting in the tapestry chair with his elbows resting on the wooden, carved lions head armrests, gazing into the near distance, exactly as I’d asked him to pose.
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- Feral Paws Rescue
- Rodent Ramblings
Animal Rescue of Fresno: The Moon and Mistletoe
Well, it’s February already, the favorite month for lovers everywhere. It’s the time for cheesy cards, lacey hearts, and foil-wrapped chocolate kisses. When Valentine’s Day rolls around, it’s all hands on deck for the world of retail. Shiny mylar balloons float on curly strings, and boxes of heart-shaped cookies line bakery shelves. And let’s not forget the red and pink roses, vases and vases of pretty petals and winter-white baby’s breath. Oh, it’s all so sweet.
Animal Rescue of Fresno: The Moon and Mistletoe
Well, it’s February already, the favorite month for lovers everywhere. It’s the time for cheesy cards, lacey hearts, and foil-wrapped chocolate kisses. When Valentine’s Day rolls around, it’s all hands on deck for the world of retail. Shiny mylar balloons float on curly strings, and boxes of heart-shaped cookies line bakery shelves. And let’s not forget the red and pink roses, vases and vases of pretty petals and winter-white baby’s breath. Oh, it’s all so sweet.
Feral Paws Rescue: Microchip
Our rescue received a found-animal alert on one of our adopted kitties. Fabio, an orange, long-haired kitty, was three years old when he was adopted from our rescue in 2020. The family that found him said he wandered into their garage about three weeks back. He would leave during the day and come back at night.
Christmas Joy with Five Rattie Sisters
Today we look back on five adopted sisters who are living the type of life that every volunteer at Rattie Ratz Rescue hopes for. A life of joy, love, and fun with their family - with a healthy dose of spoiling mixed in! Rattie Ratz is a Non-Profit in Northern California dedicated the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of domestic pet rats. The ultimate goal at Rattie Ratz is to find safe and loving homes for each animal that passes through the organization, and the five sisters featured here have done just that.
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LatestChocolate Can Be Deadly By Kim Davis: Review/Giveaway/Recipe
Chocolate and Valentine's Day go hand in hand, but what about murder? Kim Davis serves up a mysterious sweet treat in Chocolate Can Be Deadly, book seven in her Cupcake Catering Series. If readers are new to the series, this title can be read as a standalone.
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LatestWhy Special Education Is a Rewarding Career Choice
Have you ever thought about pursuing a career that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives? Many jobs offer stability and opportunities for growth, but not all provide the chance to create lasting, positive change. A career in special education does.
Going Green

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LatestHow to Compost at Home?
If you’re into gardening (and you probably are if you’re reading this), you know how important it is to keep the soil fertile and to make your plants thrive. But what do you use as fertilizer? Do you just get store-bought chemical fertilizer or do you invest some free time into making your own?
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LatestGetting to Know New Reedley Police Chief Marc Ediger
Recently, we interviewed outgoing Reedley Police Chief Joe Garza, so we thought it only fitting to get to know Reedley’s new Police Chief Marc Ediger, who has been with the Reedley Police Department for just over 26 years.
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