Books & Tales

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.

Apr 2024 20

Cats, Carats, and Killers By T. C. LoTempio: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sarah Erwin

by Sarah Erwin

Cats, Carats, and Killers is book four in T.C. LoTempio’s Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries and the perfect read for cozy mystery lovers who enjoy stories that include some wonderfully smart and cuddly feline companions.

Apr 2024 17

Brand New Me

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Terry Shames

Well, not exactly a new me, but a new voice for my fiction. My published books have always been in the voice of the experienced, logical small-town chief of police Samuel Craddock. Having grown up with a grandfather and father who were storytellers, I always had the voice of a man in my head. It seemed natural to write in the voice of a man. An older man loosely based on my grandfather.

Apr 2024 13

Spring Mystery Catchup!

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

by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra Murphy

This week we are reviewing 4 more fun cozy mysteries perfect for your spring reading tbr-Gone with the Witch by Angela M. Sanders, A Midnight Puzzle by Gigi Pandian, A Catered Quilting Bee by Isis Crawford, and Murder in the Tea Leaves by Laura Childs.

Apr 2024 13

The Dead Years By Jeffery B. Burton: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Jeffrey B Burton

After their mother and father died, Crystal and Cory share the family home. They don’t spend a lot of time together. He lives in the basement and operates his own dog training school while she has taken over the second floor and is a new detective with the Chicago Police Department. They cross paths on the first floor.

Apr 2024 13

Deadly Adversaries By Terry Odell: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sarah Erwin

by Sarah Erwin

Deadly Adversaries by Terry Odell is the newest entry into her Mapleton Mystery series, but as with all the books in the series, each title can be read as a stand-alone.

Apr 2024 13

New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast featuring Squashed to Death

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Podcasts, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

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!

Apr 2024 10

To Hang, or Not to Hang…That is the Question, – Murder Mystery Dinner 2024

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Theatre

by Elizabethe Williams Lozano

To Hang, or Not to Hang…That is the Question! Join the Kings Players of the Temple Theatre and the StoryBook Garden and Museum for their fourth annual Murder Mystery fundraiser, a testament to our community's creativity and support. This event, born four years ago from the collaborative minds of Judy Waite, Kim Spicer, and Louella Moreland, was designed to bring an entertaining evening to our community and support two organizations close to our hearts.

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.

Apr 2024 6

A High Tide Murder By Emily George: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

It was an avalanche of unfortunate events that led professional pastry chef Chloe Barnes to return home to Azalea Bay, but she has never been happier. Helping her grandmother recover from chemo treatments introduced Chloe to the study of cannabis production and use, which in turn has her now opening her very own Baked by Chloe café.