2025 Articles

Apr 2025 26

Essence of Foul Play By Daryl Wood Gerber: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2025 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Daryl Wood Gerber

Emma Brennan is ready to open her new spa. There are other spas in town but Emma’s offerings differ since they focus on the mind as much as the body. Of course, there’s always one person who has to be offended at everything. Willow, the owner of Mystic Waters, offers massages, scalp treatments, and seaweed wraps but Emma’s spa offers an eatery full of healthy foods and drinks, a gift shop, sound baths, and more.

Apr 2025 26

Great Food Search: Old Favorites

2025 Articles, Food Fun, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance Mc Arthur

I’ve lived in Fresno County since 1980 (plus three years at Fresno State). I’ve been to a lot of restaurants, and I’ve been to some restaurants lots. I’m going to share a few of my go-to places where I ought to earn frequent-flyer discounts.

Apr 2025 26

Hound of the Bonnevilles By Nikki Knight: Review/Giveaway

2025 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sarah Erwin

by Sarah Erwin

Hound of the Bonnevilles is book two in Nikki Knight’s Grace "the Hit Mom" mystery series. A fast-paced plot and lots of humor await readers. This reads well as a standalone, although I’m anxious to get my hands on book one, Wrong Poison, so I can learn more about the ancient order that Grace belongs to as a “hit mom,” doling out justice to evil men.

Apr 2025 26

The Four Queens of Crime By Rosanne Limoncelli: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2025 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sarah Erwin

by Sarah Erwin

It’s 1938 in London and the “four queens” of British crime fiction, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and Margery Allingham, are hosting a gala to raise money for the Women’s Volunteer Service to help Britain prepare for war.

Apr 2025 26

Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: May 2025

2025 Articles, Books & Tales, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Matt Lubbers-Moore

Felice Picano died March 12, 2025. He was well beloved, respected, talented, and will be missed. I’ll let those more eloquent than I say how much Picano will be missed.

Apr 2025 26

The Shellshock Murders: From WWII Hero to Unlikely Serial Killer, Part 2

2025 Articles, Hometown History, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson-Camacho
They say that fate is written in the stars, and if this is true, then Rayna Tom Carmen’s fate was sealed the night he slid into the passenger side of his friend Warren Kinsman’s automobile—for he would never be the same again.

Apr 2025 25

Which Home Replacements Should You Prioritize This Year?

2025 Articles, Community

by Staff

Maintaining a home can be a never-ending task, but knowing which replacements are crucial can help keep your living environment comfortable, efficient, and safe. As the year progresses, it's essential to focus on updates that can significantly impact your home's functioning and value.

Apr 2025 25

What Modern Homes Get Right—And How to Follow Suit

2025 Articles, Community

by Staff

Ever walk into a newly updated space and think, “This just feels right”? That’s no accident. From layout to lighting, modern designs are all about creating rooms that actually work for your lifestyle—not just for show. And the good news? You don’t need a brand-new house to get that feel.

Apr 2025 25

How to Prep Your Home for Summer Guests

2025 Articles, Community

by Staff

Summer’s almost here, and if your calendar is filling up with visits from family or friends, you’re not alone. Hosting people in your home can be fun, but it also takes a little effort. You want your space to feel clean, inviting, and ready—without having to scramble the night before guests arrive.

Apr 2025 23

Bringing the Arts to Rural Communities: The Story of Laton Arts Central CA

2025 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Laton is a small rural town with a big dream—one that’s becoming a reality through Laton Arts Central CA. This nonprofit ensures that everyone, no matter their background, has a chance to experience the arts in a place where opportunities like this have been hard to come by.