by Kristopher | Aug 13, 2014 | Review
Are you looking for a leisurely way to pass a summer evening? Then scope out your most comfortable reading chair, pour yourself a favorite libation, surround yourself with a variety of hors d’oeuvres, crack open Queen of Hearts – the latest novel from Rhys Bowen...
by Kristopher | Aug 8, 2014 | Review
With the increase in occurrences of school-related shootings, it was only a matter of time before the crime fiction genre began to address the issue head-on. Recently, with novels like The Competition by Marcia Clark and now Lori Rader-Day’s debut novel, The Black...
by Kristopher | Aug 1, 2014 | Review
Runner is the newest thriller from Patrick Lee. Like Lee’s previous works, this novel blends elements from various genres to create a unique style and storyline. This time out, we have everything from mind-reading and government experimentation to corporate greed...
by Kristopher | Jul 30, 2014 | Review
Mary Kubica’s debut suspense novel, The Good Girl, is often compared to last year’s smash success story, Gone Girl. Regardless of your feelings towards that Gillian Flynn novel, don’t let The Good Girl pass you by. There are some similarities, but The Good Girl is...
by Kristopher | Jul 29, 2014 | Interview
From The Booking Desk: Back in May, I had the great pleasure of meeting Mary Kubica while attending BookExpo America. Mary and I clicked instantly and I just knew I was going to enjoy her novel. I was beyond thrilled when Mary agreed to participate in this...
by Kristopher | Jul 25, 2014 | Review
Reading can give you access to people and places once thought to be inaccessible. In the case of Julia Dahl’s debut novel, Invisible City, readers are granted entry to the fascinating world of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Borough Park, Brooklyn. Invisible...
by Kristopher | Jul 18, 2014 | Review
In her latest novel, The Competition, Marcia Clark confronts the current crisis involving school shootings head-on. While touching on all the most controversial aspects of these investigations, Clark still manages to avoid any sensationalism. The Competition is an...
by Kristopher | Jul 16, 2014 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: The name Marcia Clark will certainly ring bells for you. This is likely due to her work in the legal arena and her various gigs providing commentary on legal matters for multiple television stations. What you may not know is that Marcia Clark...
by Kristopher | Jul 11, 2014 | Review
Everyone knows that writing a novel is not easy, but every time I read historical fiction, I am always amazed at the level of research that is required. With a non-historical book, the author can typically alter things to fit the needs of the story. However, when...
by Kristopher | Jul 10, 2014 | underCOVER
From The Booking Desk: Readers of the blog know how much I love the work of Val McDermid. When I heard earlier this year that she had a new book coming out, I immediately set out to see if I could get ahold of an advanced copy. Only problem, Val told me, was that...
