by Kristopher | Sep 5, 2019 | Review
Crime fiction has a long tradition of embracing the outsider, largely because those excluded – by their very nature of being able to observe free of oversight – are often in a prime position to recognize troubling behavior and potential issues without exposure. With...
by Kristopher | Aug 30, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: If you need a vacation and don’t have the time or money, just pick up a book from C. Michele Dorsey and off you will go to a beautiful island setting…just be prepared for the occasional dead body. C. Michele is one of those folks you...
by Kristopher | Aug 27, 2019 | Review
Little Comfort, the debut novel from Edwin Hill received much critical acclaim, heralding a new talent on the crime fiction scene. With the release of the follow, The Missing Ones, Hill confirms that this was no fluke and readers should prepare for a long run of...
by Kristopher | Aug 26, 2019 | Conference Recap
From the Booking Desk: Last night I attended the first ever Northern Virginia Noir at the Bar. It was held at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington Village and was also co-sponsored by Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. The venue could not have been any more perfect for an...
by Kristopher | Aug 26, 2019 | Bolo
From the Booking Desk: Many crime fiction fans wait all year for this week to arrive. This week, the new Louise Penny novel is released. I also have another suggestion for you when you are out at the bookstore picking up the latest Gamache mystery. If you are a fan of...
by Kristopher | Aug 23, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Cynthia Westbrook is another of those friends that I have Judy Bobalik to thank for. After Judy introduced me to her, there was no way that Cynthia and Jay were not going to be on the invitation list for the BOLO Books Birthday soirée in New...
by Kristopher | Aug 22, 2019 | Review
The Whisper Man by Alex North is an example of a novel that completely blurs genre lines. It is equal parts family drama, serial-killer mystery, and supernatural horror. In a rare feat of undeniable skill, Alex North is able to execute all of these layers flawlessly,...
by Kristopher | Aug 21, 2019 | Review
James Patterson is sometimes viewed as a controversial figure in the book world, but there is no denying that he knows a good story when he sees one and he has always been a champion for diversity in the literary landscape. So, it is no surprising that his young adult...
by Kristopher | Aug 20, 2019 | Bolo
From the Booking Desk: A trip to the bookstore this week will net you some of the best and more original novels of the year. Each of these books will defy your expectations and will find fans in readers who might not normally enjoy this style of novel. That credit all...
by Kristopher | Aug 16, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I am beyond thrilled to welcome Alexia Gordon to the BOLO Books Composite Sketch series. Alexia is an award-winning author, extremely smart, and always on the move – and yet, she remains one of the nicest and most unassuming authors you...
