by Kristopher | Apr 24, 2023 | Review
Sarah Strohmeyer’s We Love to Entertain is a gripping domestic suspense novel combining elements of mystery, thriller, and even the cozy sub-genre. This tale will have wide-spread appeal and it satisfies on multiple levels. After securing the property at a deep...
by Kristopher | Apr 17, 2023 | Review
Scholarly works on any topic—including crime fiction—come in a vast array of styles and tones seeking out a plethora of desired reactions ranging from deep respect to grudging acknowledgement and everything in between. Often the target audience is a learned group and...
by Kristopher | Apr 17, 2023 | Review
Countless members of at least one generation of crime fiction fans can trace their initial obsession with the genre back to Where Are the Children? by Mary Higgins Clark. That novel is an indisputable classic that has not only delighted even finicky readers but also...
by Kristopher | Apr 12, 2023 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Delia Pitts in person, but that will be rectified later this month at Malice Domestic. I do, however, read Delia’s books (see the review of Murder My Past) and follow her on the social media...
by Kristopher | Apr 7, 2023 | underCOVER
From the Booking Desk: Last year, I hosted the cover reveal for Rebecca K. Jones’ debut from Bella Book, Steadying the Ark. I also went on to review this gripping and timely novel. That review can be found here. Now I am happy to report that the next novel...
by Kristopher | Apr 5, 2023 | Review
At a recent crime fiction convention, a number of shoppers—including myself—noticed an unusual book on the tables in the bookroom shopping area. While most of the titles for sale naturally looked and sounded like mysteries and thrillers, this novel stood out for his...
by Kristopher | Mar 31, 2023 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: Meg Gardiner likely needs no introduction, especially after last year’s smash novel prequel/sequel to the iconic film Heat, which she wrote with director Michael Mann. To my mind, she’s been releasing high-quality crime fiction from...
by Kristopher | Mar 24, 2023 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I always delight when I see Deb Crombie at one of the various mystery fan conventions around the country. She’s wonderful to talk to and always has a smile on her face. She and Marcia Talley did an event here in Baltimore at the Enoch...
by Kristopher | Mar 10, 2023 | Articles
This afternoon, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the creative genius that is Rupert Holmes. I was invited to be the guest interviewer by Pam Stack and we, of course, talked about his excellent new novel MURDER YOUR EMPLOYER. While the official interview is...
by Kristopher | Mar 6, 2023 | Review
Alex Finlay’s What Have We Done is the type of thriller that should come with a seatbelt and safety goggles. Finlay wastes not one page before throwing readers into a tailspin, sending his plot off in a direction readers could hardly expect. By that point—again, just...
