by Kristopher | Aug 28, 2015 | Review
In just three years, Seventh Street Books has assembled a stellar roster of authors. Winning awards and attracting critical praise, their authors have turned this imprint into the place to go for solid, literary crime fiction. Even their debut authors – such as Lori...
by Kristopher | Aug 26, 2015 | Review
Fortitude is a Sky Atlantic produced television series starring Stanley Tucci, Michael Gambon, Sofie Gråbøl, and Richard Dormer. Season One runs roughly ten hours over the course of 12 episodes. Fortitude is an inventive hybrid between a procedural mystery and an...
by Kristopher | Aug 21, 2015 | Review
Not only is A Curious Beginning the title of the new novel from Deanna Raybourn, but it is also an apt description of this series debut itself. “Curious” not in the way that it is strange or odd – although there are certainly portions that fit those labels – but...
by Kristopher | Aug 19, 2015 | Review
From the Booking Desk: Today, I have two mini-reviews to share with readers. These are two very different, but equally enjoyable historical mysteries – both part of well-established and on-going series. It is also worth noting that both series feature main characters...
by Kristopher | Aug 14, 2015 | Review
Last year, Sarah Hilary burst into the arena of crime fiction with her excellent debut novel, Someone Else’s Skin. People certainly noticed and quickly the critical acclaim and award wins began to pile up. Now with the release of her second novel in the Detective...
by Kristopher | Aug 13, 2015 | Review
Anyone who has read Karin Slaughter’s work knows that she rarely pulls any punches. Writing some of the most intense and realistic crime fiction out there, it will come as no surprise that her latest short story, “Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes” follows this same formula....
by Kristopher | Aug 6, 2015 | Review
As Chief Inspector for the Sûreté du Québec, Armand Gamache has been instrumental is bringing to justice various criminals who put at risk what Gamache loved most – both personally and nationally. However, now in retirement, Gamache is called upon to unearth secrets...
by Kristopher | Aug 5, 2015 | Review
Cracking the cover on a Sophie Hannah book is like diving into a jigsaw puzzle without the benefit of a photograph showing the desired final image. Every one of her novels has been original, addictive, and above all, unpredictable. Sophie Hannah’s latest novel, A Game...
by Kristopher | Aug 4, 2015 | Interview
From the Booking Desk: Please join me in welcoming Paul Cleave to BOLO Books. Paul has written a series of loosely connected novels set in New Zealand and today marks the publication of his new stand-alone novel, Trust No One. Read on to find out how Paul organized...
