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Lorie Lewis Ham

@mysteryrat.bsky.social

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I am the publisher of Kings River Life Magazine and Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast. I also write the Tower District Mystery Series. Find all links on our Linktree https://linktr.ee/kingsriverlife

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 1d

A new episode of Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast is up! This one features the spooky short story "Forever Yours" written by James Patrick Focarile and read by local actor Kevin Broden. Perfect for #Halloween season listening!
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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

So many fun Halloween events happening all over the area! kingsriverlife.com/local-events... #Halloween #events #Fresno #Madera #Reedley #Clovis #Visalia

Halloween & Fall Festival Events

Halloween & Fall Festival Events

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Now more than ever we are all looking for fun free things to do, well if you like movies you need to check out Cinemelt, they even have a scary movie they are showing for Halloween! Learn more in KRL this week kingsriverlife.com/10/11/cineme... #Halloween #movies

Cinemelt: Movie Nights At Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatessen

by Lorie Lewis HamIf you are looking for a fun free movie night, check out Cinemelt at Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatessen in the Tower District of Fresno. This October they are featuring a scary movi...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Up on KRL this week we have an interview with the owner of the perfect coffee for Halloween season, or if you are like me for any season, Coffein Coffee Co. based in Clovis. kingsriverlife.com/10/11/coffei... #coffee #goth #vampires #Halloween

Coffein Coffee Co.: More Than Just A Coffee Company

by Lorie Lewis Ham We at KRL are always on the lookout for businesses that are unique, and Coffein Coffee Co. in Clovis fits that bill perfectly. Interviewing them during Halloween month also felt lik...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Latest column from Rattie Ratz, this one the story of 2 rescued ratties named Harris and Oliver kingsriverlife.com/10/11/rattie... #petrats #animalrescue #pets 🐀

Rattie Ratz, A Forever Home of One’s Own: The Journey of Harris & Oliver

Rattie Ratz, A Forever Home of One’s Own: The Journey of Harris & Oliver

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

The story of a rescued pup named Ryan, rescued by the Lone Star Westie Rescue together with his Westie bestie Cody kingsriverlife.com/10/11/ryan-i... #animalrescue #dogs #pets 🐕

Ryan is a Happy, Fun Loving Boy

by Lee JuslinRyan, a Schipperke, lost his home, along with his friend, Cody, when his human died. He is approximately seven or eight years old and has spent his entire life with his friend Cody, a Wes...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Review and giveaway of "Deception's Edge" by local author Nannette Potter www.krlnews.com/2025/10/dece... #mystery #booksky #thriller 💙📚

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Review and giveaway of "Essentials of Death" by Kim Davis www.krlnews.com/2025/10/esse... @kimdavisauthor.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky 💙📚

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Up this week another #mystery #shortstory. While not a Halloween one, if felt like a good fit for #Halloween season--"A Dead Man in the Mortuary" by Albert N. Katz kingsriverlife.com/10/11/myster...

Mystery Short Story: A Dead Man in the Mortuary

by Albert N. KatzInspector Beaumont’s voice was cold. “Tell me what in hell happened, Sergeant Dunbar. Every damn thing!” Bryce Dunbar looked across at his two companions, Constables Meeker and Johnso...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Because"One of You" being set during #Halloween, not only is it on sale on Kindle for .99 in October, we are giving away an ebook copy. Also, you can find info here about my upcoming booksigning with Jennifer J. Chow in Orange, CA on October 25! kingsriverlife.com/10/08/one-of... #cozymystery 💙📚

One of You Halloween Sale & Giveaway/SoCal Event With Jennifer J. Chow!

by Lorie Lewis HamSince the second book in my Tower District Mystery series is set during Halloween, I couldn't let this season pass without doing something special. So for the entire month of October...

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Alan Orloff @alanorloff.bsky.social · 3d

TODAY! Hey, SoCal friends, have some fun at Book Carnival! Eight contributors to HOLLYWOOD KILLS, all in one place, discussing their stories! I hear their dance number is spectacular!

Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Review and giveaway of the first in a new series featuring Detective Jimmy Perez, "The Killing Stones" by Ann Cleeves kingsriverlife.com/10/11/the-ki... @minotaurbooks.bsky.social @anncleeves.bsky.social #mystery #booksky 💙📚

The Killing Stones By Ann Cleeves: Review/Giveaway

by Lorie Lewis HamI have been a big fan of Ann Cleeves’ work, thanks to the TV versions of Vera and Shetland, for some time. They are two of my absolute favorite mystery TV shows. The first book of he...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Review and giveaway of another #Halloween #mystery, "No Rest for the Wicked" by Author Rachel Louise Adams, along with an interesting interview with Rachel kingsriverlife.com/10/11/no-res... @minotaurbooks.bsky.social #writing #booksky 💙📚

No Rest for the Wicked By Rachel Louise Adams: Review/Giveaway/Interview

by Cynthia Chow, Eighteen years ago Dolores Diaz left her home in Little Horton, Wisconsin for Los Angeles, cutting off contact with her family and never intending to return. Not only did she change h...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 2d

Review and giveaway of the latest Marlow Murder Club book, "Murder on the Marlow Belle" by Robert Thorogood kingsriverlife.com/10/11/murder... @poisonedpen.bsky.social #cozymystery #MarlowMurderClub #booksky 💙📚

Murder on the Marlow Belle By Robert Thorogood: Review/Giveaway

by Linda Kay HardieBack in the day, I read all the British cozy mysteries from Agatha Christie to Ngaio Marsh and more––I devoured them all. As I read Robert Thorogood’s fourth installment in his Marl...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 5d

Here is another Halloween mystery episode of Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast from the past, this one features the Halloween mystery short story "When A Prank Goes Bad" by John R Clark, read by actor Theodore Fox mysteryratsmaze.podbean.com/e/when-a-pra... #mystery #Halloween #podcast #theatre

Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 6d

In honor of my second Tower District Mystery being set during Halloween, "One of You" is not only on sale on Kindle for .99 in October, but I am also giving away an ebook copy-details in this post kingsriverlife.com/10/08/one-of... #cozymystery #booksky #mystery #TowerDistrict 💙📚

One of You Halloween Sale & Giveaway/SoCal Event With Jennifer J. Chow!

by Lorie Lewis HamSince the second book in my Tower District Mystery series is set during Halloween, I couldn't let this season pass without doing something special. So for the entire month of October...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 6d

Up on KRL last night a Halloween short story by Pamela Ebel kingsriverlife.com/10/08/hallow... #Halloween #shortstory

Halloween Short Story: Pennies for Poe and El Cuervo!

by Pamela Ebel“Clint, I don’t know why I let you con us into coming to this, man. We have a contracts exam in the morning, and none of us have studied for it.” Jeff waited for an answer from Clint as ...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 6d

Looking for some fun Halloween listening? Check out this past Halloween episode of Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast featuring the mystery short story "Halloween Justice" by written by Sharon Marchisello and read by local actor Donna Beavers
mysteryratsmaze.podbean.com/e/halloween-... #cozymystery #podcast

Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 7d

For those in the Southern California area, I will be doing a booksigning/book talk at Book Carnival in Orange, 348 S Tustin St, together with Jennifer J. Chow, on October 25 at 2 p.m. We will be talking about our books and about #Halloween! Hope to see some of you there. #cozymystery #bookevents 💙📚

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 9d

The latest column from Animal Rescue of Fresno about the many fun events they have coming up the rest of this year, including a Halloween one kingsriverlife.com/10/04/animal... #animalrescue #pets #dogs #Halloween 🐕

Animal Rescue of Fresno: Halloween & Other Events

by Wendy HunterBOO! It's that time of year again, peeps, when ghosts and goblins creep out of hiding, and lurk in dark corners just waiting to pop out. Having said that, it's my very favorite time of ...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 9d

The story of a rescued Westie named Cody. He and his brother Ryan were rescued by the Lone Star Westie Rescue kingsriverlife.com/10/04/cody-g... #animalrescue #pets #westies #dogs 🐕

Cody Goes with the Flow

by Lee JuslinCody and his best friend, Ryan, lost their home when their owner died. There were no family members willing to take them, so they were handed over to Lone Star Westie Rescue. Cody, at thi...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 9d

The latest column from Feral Paws Rescue, this one about a rescued cat named Zubie kingsriverlife.com/10/04/feral-... #animalrescue #cats #catrescue 🐈‍⬛

Feral Paws Rescue: Zubie

by Paula HunsackerZubie was rescued from CCSPCA as a very young kitten––about 1 month old. He had a sister that was sick as well that sadly didn't make it. At the time I rescued Zubie from CCSPCA, man...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 9d

The Cat House On The Kings is having a fun big Halloween fundraiser next weekend called Night Meow Before Christmas and KRL chatted with them about it this week. kingsriverlife.com/10/04/the-ca... @thecathouseotkings.bsky.social @blakejonesmusic.bsky.social #Halloween #animalrescue #cats 🐈‍⬛

The Cat House On the Kings Big Halloween Fundraiser

by Lorie Lewis HamThe Cat House on the Kings is one of the biggest cat rescues I have ever seen. They save so many cats each year that it’s amazing! But of course, all of that takes money. So this Hal...

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 9d

Review and ebook giveaway of the latest Smiling Dog Cafe book by Neil Plakcy, "Ground For Hope." If you are looking for a book to lift your spirits, The Smiling Dog Cafe Series are just what you need www.krlnews.com/2025/10/grou... #pets #booksky #dogs 💙📚🐕

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Lorie Lewis Ham @mysteryrat.bsky.social · 9d

The latest #Mystery Coming Attractions packed full of books! kingsriverlife.com/10/04/myster... #cozymystery #booksky @thedanaverse.bsky.social @ginakirkham.bsky.social @mistyevansauthor.bsky.social 💙📚

Mystery Coming Attractions: October 2025

by Victoria FairThis month I struggled with nailing down a reading challenge topic. My original thought was paranormal. It fits with the time of year. I am reluctant to read stories that have a heavy ...

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