suspense

Mar 2014 1

The Kill Order By Robin Burcell: Review/Interview/Giveaway

2014 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

FBI agent, Sydney Fitzpatrick, could never have realized that the investigation she began into her father’s death would place her in the middle of an international plot, risk national security and cost the lives of innocents. Unfortunately, while she may have solved the murder of her father in Face of a Killer, by this fifth in the series Sydney is immersed further in the mystery that began with her father, drew the attention of multiple law enforcement agencies and threatened the safety of a nation.

Dec 2013 30

Star of the Party: A New Year’s Eve Short Story

2013 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Paula Gail Benson

“Remember, to be an Eve on New Year's Eve is truly special. Even if you don't have a date for my party.”
Eve had been listening to Charlotte on her hands-free phone as she drove to the spa. She made a mental note: in the future only take Charlotte's calls on a land line, one equipped with a heavy receiver Eve could slam into its base.

Mar 2013 13

Wait Until Dark On Stage at 2nd Space

2013 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

If you enjoy a good mystery like I do, you don't want to miss Wait Until Dark, currently on stage at 2nd Space in Fresno. This Broadway hit inspired the 1967 film starring Audrey Hepburn.

Jan 2013 7

Jack Reacher: Movie Review

2013 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Movies, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

The movie Jack Reacher is based on a book by Lee Child called One Shot, which is a part of his suspense/mystery series staring former military police officer Jack Reacher.

Nov 2012 17

What You Wish For By Janet Dawson: Book Review/Interview/Giveaway

2012 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Gloria Feit
& Lorie Lewis Ham

Lindsey Page, first introduced to readers by this author as a friend of the protagonist PI Jeri Howard in Witness to Evil, one of ten books in that series, returns here as one of four women, friends since their college days in Berkeley, California, around whom the story revolves. Lindsey is a historian who usually writes about the 19th century American west, but whose current work-in-progress is a study of Latin American women who had emigrated to the US as a result of wars and upheavals in their native countries.

Sep 2012 15

Don’t Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon: Review/Giveaway

2012 Articles, Marilyn Meredith, Mysteryrat's Maze, Teens

by Marilyn Meredith

When I read the book I had no idea it was categorized as a YA. I loved it from beginning to end. I supposed I should have realized it was a YA because of the lack of bad language and explicit sex scenes. What it did have was a unique and believable plot that gripped me from the very beginning.

Jun 2012 16

Interview With Suspense Author John Gilstrap/Review of Damage Control/Giveaway

2012 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Lorie Lewis Ham

As we continue to celebrate Father's Day we decided to pick a mystery writer who is a father to feature in today's issue. This week at KRL we are reviewing John Gilstrap's latest mystery novel Damage Control, interviewing him & giving away a copy of the book--details at the end of this article.

May 2012 19

The Portal by Christopher Allan Poe: Review/Giveaway/Video Interview

2012 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

by Terrance V. Mc Arthur

As we continue our Edgar Allan Poe month, what could be better fitting than the review of a book by a current mystery author who is actually related to Poe! Also at the end of this review is a video interview with Christopher & a chance to win a copy of the book!

Jan 2012 30

Man On A Ledge: Movie Review

2012 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Movies, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

An escaped convict, who is a former cop in jail for stealing a famous diamond, ends up out on a ledge at a hotel. A police psychologist (Elizabeth Banks) works to try and talk him down, unaware at first who he is as he registered at the hotel under an alias. The psychologist has her own story as well--she’s been in a downward spiral after failing to keep a cop from jumping off a bridge and she’s surprised when the man on a ledge asks for her by name. At the same time that he is on the ledge, across the street a major diamond heist is in progress.

Jan 2012 28

Interview With Suspense Author Thomas Caplan/Book Review/Giveaway

2012 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

KRL had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing mystery/suspense author Thomas Caplan, reviewing his new book The Spy Who Jumped Off The Screen. There's also a chance to win a copy of the book--details at the end of this post. Thomas actually went to school with President Bill Clinton and he wrote the forward for TPWJOTC! Learn more of Thomas in the following interview.