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...
by Kristopher | Jun 2, 2015 | Review
There are currently over twenty books in Peter Robinson’s Inspector Banks mystery series – with more on the way. The critical and fan reception of these novels increases with each new title. Later this month, Robinson releases an e-only short story featuring...
by Kristopher | Jun 1, 2015 | APB
From The Booking Desk: This is the debut of a new feature here at BOLO Books. The APB (All Points Bulletin). I anticipate having this feature run each season (four times a year) and hope that it will work in conjunction with the weekly BOLO (Be On the Look Out) posts....
by Kristopher | May 29, 2015 | Review
Lori Roy’s Let Me Die in His Footsteps is an unusual suspense tale filled with secrets, lies, truth and legend. It is basically an old-school Southern Gothic with a decidedly modern feel, which is ironic given that the tale is so steeped in history. Like most...
by Kristopher | May 27, 2015 | Ricochet
From The Booking Desk: Taking a look back at March and April, I can already tell that 2015 is going to be a banner year for BOLO Books. Sixteen reviews covering everything from novels & short stories to comics & theater. A one-of-a-kind interview with Azar...
by Kristopher | May 22, 2015 | Review
The authors in the new Lawrence Block-edited anthology, Dark City Lights: New York Stories, were tasked with writing short stories set in New York City. The resulting stories are as diverse as the city itself. These stories represent everything from gritty to...
