Jon Land

Jan 2023 28

King River Life Staff Favorite Books of 2022

2023 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

by Cynthia Chow, Terrance McArthur, Lorie Lewis Ham,
& Sandra Murphy

It's that time of year again, a 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 books here on KRL and KRL News and Reviews. All but one of our main reviewers shares in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2022. Katherine Costa wanted to include favorite authors and TV shows that she has reviewed, so hers went up in a separate post over on KRL News and Reviews this week-you can find it here!

Mar 2022 26

Margaret Truman’s Murder at the CDC By Jon Land: Review/Giveaway

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Robert Brixton and Mackenzie Smith have been friends, colleagues, and have sometimes walked a fine line between lawful and not-quite for many years. Now Mac has a request. Will Brixton meet with a woman named Alexandra? She works at the Washington, D.C. office for the Center for Disease Control. She also claims to be Mac’s daughter.

May 2021 8

New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast Featuring Not a Penny More By Jon Land

2021 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!

Dec 2020 12

Even More Christmas Mysteries For Holiday Reading

2020 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy &
Cynthia Chow

This week we have another group of Christmas mysteries for holiday reading-Candy Cane Crime: Amish Candy Shop Mystery by Amanda Flower, Gingerdead Man: A Five-Ingredient Mystery by Maya Corrigan, Murder She Wrote: Murder in Season by Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land, andA Whisker of a Doubt: A Cat Café Mystery by Cate Conte.

Aug 2020 22

Strong From the Heart By Jon Land: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2020 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy &
Jon Land

In 1898, Texas Ranger William Ray Strong went to Mexico to arrest Pancho Villa. Things didn’t exactly turn out as expected. The town’s children have been kidnapped and it’s up to the Ranger, with the help of Villa, to get them back.

Jun 2020 27

Mysteries For Your Summer Reading

2020 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

This week we have another catch up group of mysteries perfect for your summer reading-Death by Auction: An Abby McCree Mystery by Alexis Morgan, Marshmallow Malice: Amish Candy Shop Mystery by Amanda Flower, Murder She Wrote The Murder of Twelve by Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land, And the Killer Is… A Savannah Reid Mystery by G. A. McKevett, and Antiques Fire Sale: A Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery by Barbara Allan.

Jan 2020 18

Murder She Wrote: A Time for Murder By Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2020 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, TV

by Sandra Murdphy

Ever wonder what Jessica Fletcher’s first murder case was? A curious high school reporter asks just that question during an interview and doesn’t seem to think Jessica is giving a completely honest answer. It’s a subject Jessica never discusses, and she’s able to dodge the questions.

Jan 2020 4

Favorite Books of 2019

2020 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

by KRL Staff

Another year has ended and once again we take a look back at a few of the many books reviewed in KRL in 2019. All but one of our main reviewers share in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2019. Katherine Costa wanted to include favorite authors and TV shows that she has reviewed, so hers went up in a separate post in this issue.

Jun 2019 29

End of June Mystery Catch Up!

2019 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow

So many mystery novels are coming out all the time it is impossible to keep up! So once again we find ourselves playing catch up with a wonderful group of new and fairly new mysteries-"Murder in Galway" A Galway Ireland Mystery by Carlene O’Connor, "A Dream of Death" An Antique Mystery by Connie Berry, "Murder She Wrote, Murder in Red" by Jessica Fletcher and Jon Land, "Thread on Arrival" A Mainely Needlepoint Mystery by Lea Wait, "The Scent of Murder" A Jazz Ramsey series by Kylie Logan, and "Antiques Ravin’" A Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery by Barbara Allan.