by Kristopher | Jan 3, 2014 | Review
From the Booking Desk: Followers of this blog and my twitter feed (@BOLOBooks) likely know that I am a huge fan of George R. R. Martin and Diana Gabaldon. While I do not cover their books here on the blog, since they do not fit its focus of crime fiction, I still buy...
by Kristopher | Dec 23, 2013 | Review
Every so often, you come across a book in which you know from the very first page that the story within is going to be a pure joy to experience. The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons, the new Bernie Rhodenbarr novel by Lawrence Block, is just such a novel. Readers will...
by Kristopher | Dec 20, 2013 | Review
Readers would be forgiven for thinking that they have already seen every possible permutation of the vampire legend, and yet authors continue to find ways to mine this mythos for our reading entertainment. The latest author to succeed on this front is Sam Cabot and...
by Kristopher | Dec 13, 2013 | Review
This slideshow requires JavaScript. From the Booking Desk: The above slideshow reveals the covers of BOLO Books’ choices for Top Reads of 2013. The are presented in alphabetical order by author name. Follow the links below to read the...
by Kristopher | Dec 12, 2013 | Review
From the Booking Desk: It is hard to believe that it is that time again, but as the snowfall on the lawn indicates, winter is coming and along with it, the end of the year. As you have no doubt noticed, the end of the year also brings out those Best Of lists from...
by Kristopher | Dec 6, 2013 | Review
It would not be a stretch to assume that most fans of crime fiction appreciate the sense of justice found in many of the genre novels. There is something eminently satisfying in witnessing the “wrong-doer” being exposed and punished. Readers are used to crimes that...
by Kristopher | Dec 5, 2013 | Interview
From the Booking Desk: On Tuesday, the BOLO Books review of Maggie Barbieri’s new novel, Once Upon a Lie, was posted. Today, the author herself is joining us for a delightful interview. Enjoy!...
by Kristopher | Dec 3, 2013 | Review
Fans of Maggie Barbieri’s Murder 101 series have come to expect impeccably crafted mysteries with an added emphasis on humor and romance. When those readers come to Once Upon a Lie, the first in her new series, they may experience a bit of a shock. Barbieri has...
by Kristopher | Nov 24, 2013 | Conference Recap
This past weekend, I spent a most wonderful time in New York City. The original purpose of the trip was to see the JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst event at Symphony Space, but as you will soon see, it became so much more than that. In the weeks leading up to the trip,...
by Kristopher | Nov 22, 2013 | Review
One of the debut novels found in many Bouchercon swag bags this year was The Absence of Mercy by John Burley. This stand-alone novel is a tightly constructed serial killer story, as well as a portrait of a small town besieged. Both of these constructs are filtered...
