Ellery Adams

Jul 2015 25

Coming Attractions: Busy August Edition

2015 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

“Idle hands are the devil's workshop.” We have lots of entrepreneurs in this month's mysteries to help keep your hands and mind busy with fun reads!
Jane Steward is organizing a Valentine's week of activities at her book-themed resort, Storyton Hall. It all goes to hell when Rosamund York, one of the most celebrated authors in attendance, is killed. Rosamund had plenty of enemies: fellow novelists, a former lover, and dozens of angry fans.

Apr 2015 11

April Food Mysteries From Penguin

2015 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

This week we have some more fun food mysteries from Penguin-Lemon Pies and Little White Lies by Ellery Adams, Steeped in Evil by Laura Childs, and Murder She Wrote, Killer in the Kitchen by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain. Details at the end of this post on how to win copies of all 3 books, and a link to purchase them.

Mar 2015 28

The Cozy Cookbook:More than 100 Recipes from Today’s Bestselling Mystery Authors

2015 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

If you keep your stash of culinary mysteries close to the kitchen, if you dog-ear the pages and have Post It tabs marking your favorite recipes, if you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t these all be in one place?” —well, ask no more, The Cozy Cookbook is here.

Nov 2014 8

November Penguin Mysteries

2014 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

This week we have reviews & giveaways of 3 November Penguin mysteries-Lethal Letters: A Books By the Bay Mystery by Ellery Adams, A High-End Finish: A Fixer-Upper Mystery by Kate Carlisle, and On Borrowed Time: A Book Lover's Mystery by Jenn McKinlay. Details on how to win a copy of all 3 books at the end of this post, along with a link to purchase the books where a portion goes to help support KRL.

Aug 2014 23

Three Fun Penguin Mysteries

2014 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

Three more new mysteries from Penguin this week--this time we focus on books and food: Murder in the Mystery Suite: A Book Retreat Mystery by Ellery Adams, Extra Sensory Deception: A Raven's Nest Bookstore Mystery by Allison Kingsley and Death by Devils Breath by Kylie Logan. Details on how to win copies of all 3 at the end of this post, along with a link to purchase them where a portion goes to help support KRL.

Jan 2014 25

Penguin Food Mysteries For The New Year

2014 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

For our second group of Penguin mysteries this year we have several fun food mysteries & many include recipes too! Eggs in a Casket by Laura Childs, Home of the Braised by Julie Hyzy, Pecan Pies and Homicide by Ellery Adams, and Tapestry of Lies by Carol Ann Martin. Details on how to win a copy of all of these books at the end of this post.

Oct 2013 12

Poisoned Prose By Ellery Adams: Review/Guest Post/Giveaway

2013 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow
& Ellery Adams

When restaurant owner, Olivia Limoges, speaks these words to her boyfriend and Oyster Bay Police Chief Sawyer Rawlings, she’s not referring to con-artists or criminals. Olivia is actually speaking of a group of visiting professional storytellers who have mastered the skill of manipulation and have the ability to create worlds within their listeners’ minds. In town for their annual retreat, some of the nation’s best storytellers perform their skills at the public library following Oyster Bay’s popular Cardboard Regatta boat race.

Apr 2013 13

Five More Penguin Mysteries For Your Spring Reading Fun!

2013 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra Murphy

This week we have another batch of great Penguin mystery novels to review & giveaway! Many of these books involve food and pets. We have The Christie Curse: A Book Collector Mystery By Victoria Abbott, Nickeled-and-Dimed to Death: A Devereaux's Dime Store Mystery By Denise Swanson, Peach Pies and Alibis by Ellery Adams, Trouble in the Tarot by Kari Lee Townsend, and Wave Good-Bye: A Southern Beauty Shop Mystery By Lila Dare. Details on how to enter to win at the end of this post.

Nov 2012 3

Five Great Mystery Novels For Fall Reading/Giveaway

2012 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy &
Cynthia Chow

Hayley Snow has finally achieved her dream job of writing as a restaurant critic for the Key West magazine, Key Zest. However, the co-owner of the publication has good reason for personally detesting Hayley, so with her job on the line Hayley must continue to prove herself as an innovative food critic and journalist. A key step to this path is her attendance of the "Key West Loves Literature" seminar that will feature many prominent food writers and critic.