by Kristopher | Jun 30, 2015 | Review
Snowblind, the debut English language mystery by Icelandic author Ragnar Jónasson may not have an official domestic release until later this year, but that is not stopping die-hard fans of the genre from hunting down a copy of the novel. Translated to English by...
by Kristopher | Jun 26, 2015 | Review
When it comes to exposing the odd inner workings of the human mind, Sophie Hannah always manages to make the extreme seem much more common place than any of us would like to think. In her new work, The Warning, Sophie Hannah examines the concept of the sociopath from...
by Kristopher | Jun 24, 2015 | Review
Back in March, I posted my first comic review when Dark Circle Comics released the debut issue of The Black Hood. Now, just about five months later, we have reached the end of that first storyline arc. Looking at this work as a whole only further solidifies the fact...
by Kristopher | Jun 19, 2015 | Review
Crime fiction of late has been filled with stories featuring unlikeable and unreliable narrators – most of them women. Readers seem to either love or hate this narrative technique; there is very little middle ground on the subject. The Truth and Other Lies by Sascha...
by Kristopher | Jun 17, 2015 | Review
In Land of Shadows, Rachel Howzell Hall does for Los Angeles what Laura Lippman has done for Baltimore. Yes, that means that she is revealing the underbelly of the city – the less polished façade – devoid of the allure most tourists are attracted to. But more...
by Kristopher | Jun 16, 2015 | Interview
From the Booking Desk: There are times when I am working on this blog when I have to stop and pinch myself. Is this really happening? Today is one of those days. I have long been a fan of Kate Charles. Kate has the ability to write about the Church of England with...
by Kristopher | Jun 12, 2015 | Review
The name Matt Coyle may not be one that you are familiar with, but it is only a matter of time. Coyle’s debut novel – Yesterday’s Echo – was lavished with critical acclaim, racked up award nominations (and more than a few award wins), and secured a devoted fan base....
by Kristopher | Jun 10, 2015 | Conference Recap
From The Booking Desk: There is another crime fiction festival on the horizon – but this one comes with a twist. BritCrime is an online crime fiction festival, so that means you can attend without leaving the comforts of home. Over 40 of your favorite authors...
by Kristopher | Jun 5, 2015 | Review
Chapter Four of The Black Hood: “The Bullet’s Kiss” has just been released. With only five chapters in this first story arc, things are not getting any easier for Greg Hettinger. His only chance at redemption is to uncover the identity of the head honcho...
by Kristopher | Jun 4, 2015 | Review
Second novels are difficult to write; second novels within a series are even tougher. With Burnt River, Karin Salvalaggio makes it look easy. Salvalaggio burst on the scene last year with her debut thriller, Bone Dust White, and now she brings Macy Greeley back in a...
