Cynthia Chow

Apr 2024 20

Off the Air By Christina Estes: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow


While Phoenix’s Channel Four Eyewitness News reporter Jolene Garcia’s passion is to pursue investigative stories that not only make a difference but also could win her an Emmy, she also must spend half of her time following her general manager’s (or his wife’s) orders to pursue click-baiting assignments. But the call that has her once again missing her chance to enjoy a decent meal, is the one that could do both, as the right-wing radio show host Larry Lemmon has been found dead at his station, possibly poisoned by delivered cookies.

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Apr 2024 6

A Corpse in the Café By Jen Pitts: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow


Now that she is a partner in New Orleans’ Lagniappe Bookstore, Samantha “Sammy” Richardson is enthusiastic about helping her neighboring businesses and friends with their promotional events. Artistic Coffee and Creations is hosting an art show opening by the artist Griffin, and the coffee shop’s owner Libby Tyler is excited to be featuring the works of her former professor Griffin Blackthorn.

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Mar 2024 30

March Mystery Catchup: Bookstores/Scotland/Bed & Breakfast/Cats

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra Murphy


This week we are reviewing 4 more fun cozy mysteries--these involve bookstores, cats, Scotland, and a bed and breakfast--A Killer Romance: A Book Reads Mystery by Maggie Blackburn, Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid by Traci Wilton, Murder at a Scottish Castle by Traci Hall (Traci Hall and Traci Wilton are the same person), and Fur Love or Money by Sofie Ryan.

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Mar 2024 16

Fatal First Edition By Jenn McKinlay: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow


Nothing can get a bibliophile more excited than a book-themed conference, where attendees can learn more about innovations in their field while mingling with other like-minded book addicts. That is why Briar Creek Library Director Lindsey Norris is thrilled to be attending the Annual Archivists Convention in Chicago, especially since her husband Mike “Sully” Sullivan joins her when not visiting his old Navy buddies.

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Mar 2024 9

Murder at the Blarney Bash By Darci Hannah: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow


It’s St. Patrick’s Day in Beacon Harbor, and Beacon Bakeshop owner Lindsey Bakewell is baking up a storm of green-tinted Guinness and Baileys infused treats. She’s also thrilled that her boyfriend Rory O’Connor’s uncle and cousin are arriving from Ireland to open their Blarney Stone Irish gift shop and will even be leading the town’s annual Leprechaun Parade.

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Mar 2024 9

A Crust to Die For By T.C. LoTempio: Review/Giveaway/Recipe

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow
& T.C. LoTempio


Former professional chef Tiffany Austin only recently assumed full-time status as food writer for Southern Style magazine, so she didn’t expect that her proposal for a home cooked pizza contest would come to fruition. But Branson, Georgia’s first Bon-Appetempting Pizza Bake-Off is about to take off, with a $10,000 prize as an incentive for the competing home cooks.

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Feb 2024 17

19 CRIMINALS By Larissa Reinhart: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets

by Cynthia Chow
& Larissa Reinhart


Maizie Albright may no longer be the teen actress star of Julia Pinkerton Teen Detective, nor a celebrity who spiraled her way into a scandal, but her acting skills still come in handy. A private investigator working as a honey trap for Albright Security Solutions (the acronym is regrettable but often appropriate), Maizie is testing out her client’s fears that her husband is a cheater.

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