by Kristopher | Feb 28, 2017 | Review
In any discussion of the living legends of crime fiction, the name Sara Paretsky will quickly be mentioned. Sara Paretsky became a champion for women writers when in 1986 she was instrumental in the founding of Sisters in Crime, but over the years she has proven that...
by Kristopher | Oct 26, 2016 | Review
This year has seen a plethora of outstanding short story anthologies. Already this year, BOLO Books has covered Echoes of Sherlock Holmes, Blood On the Bayou, and Storm Warning – with a few others still to come, including today’s choice. Sunshine Noir is edited by...
by Kristopher | Oct 14, 2016 | Review
Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger have once again edited a volume of stories aimed at expanding the Sherlock Holmes multiverse. As always, these two have gathered a stellar cast of writers for their new anthology, Echoes of Sherlock Holmes. This time out, the...
by Kristopher | Sep 30, 2016 | Conference Recap, Review
From the Booking Desk: Blood on the Bayou is the latest Bouchercon Anthology – release recently at the 2016 Bouchercon in New Orleans. This collection of stories is 100% solid and is as diverse as the city of New Orleans itself. I could have reviewed any of...
by Kristopher | Apr 21, 2016 | Review
Every few years the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters In Crime releases a themed short story anthology. Next week, their newest offering will be available and this time out the theme is weather. To whet your whistle, I wanted to give you a small sampling of the stories...