Kate Carlisle

Dec 7, 2024 | kingsriverlife.com | Kate Carlisle |Cynthia Chow

by Cynthia Chow & Kate CarlisleThis week we have a review and giveaway of the latest Fixer-Upper Mystery by Kate Carlisle which also happens to take place at Christmas. We also have a fun Christmasy guest post from Kate. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of the book and a link to purchase it from Amazon.

Dec 6, 2024 | audible.com | Laura Sackton |Nita Prose |Mia Manansala |Kate Carlisle

A crackling fire, a mug of hot cocoa or cider, snow gently falling outside, and a cozy mystery audiobook—what could possibly make for a more pleasant December evening? Cozy mysteries are the perfect comforting listen because, unlike other mystery sub-genres, they don't contain graphic violence or sex. Yes, they’re entirely wholesome! Cozies are generally set in small communities, featuring amateur detectives.

Oct 23, 2024 | crimereads.com | Kate Carlisle

The holidays are lurking around the corner—and so are porch pirates, gleefully awaiting their opportunity to steal your gifts. These are stories of brazen porch piracy are true, but names have been changed. Article continues after advertisementTHE POLICE OFFICER’S WIFEWanda, a police officer’s wife, was at home around 11 one evening, when a shadow passed directly in front of her living room window. Someone was in the yard! Heart pounding, she raced to her baby’s bedroom.

Oct 22, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Kate Carlisle |Kathy Reichs |Richard Osman

A character-driven tale whose Christmas cheer pretty much edges out the feeble mystery. The merriment you’d expect between Thanksgiving and Christmas is stifled by murder in Lighthouse Cove, California. The star of the season is the Cliffs Hotel, a marvelous restored Victorian mansion overlooking the ocean. Building contractor Shannon Hammer and her crew are working on plans for a Christmas Fun Zone on the grounds highlighted by a carousel and of course Santa.

Sep 12, 2024 | chemistryworld.com | Kate Carlisle

Polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs) are a broad group of polymers that are liquid during manufacture or at the point of application. Over 33,000 PLFs are used as ingredients in millions of everyday household products ranging from personal care and cleaning products such as shampoos and detergents, to industrial applications including in agriculture, the automotive sector, construction, lubricants, and in wastewater treatment.