by Kristopher | Jan 7, 2025 | Review
Publishing, like most businesses, beats to a rhythm all its own. There is a cyclical nature which is comforting in many ways. During the early months of the year, readers can count on the appearance of some books their publishers have genuine faith in—titles that will...
by Kristopher | Jan 3, 2025 | Articles
From the Booking Desk: Since award nomination season is upon us, my publisher–Level Best Books–has agreed to allow me to grant FREE access to my eligible story, “Reynisfjara” from the anthology Mystery Most International. The attendees of...
by Kristopher | Dec 16, 2024 | Review
What the Wife Knew is the fifth stand-alone domestic thriller from the twisted mind (and pen) of Darby Kane. Like all of Darby Kane’s work, this rollercoaster of a novel starts by laying all the groundwork before the first hairpin turn sends the reader on an exciting...
by Kristopher | Dec 5, 2024 | Review
As usual, I have taken this task of selecting my Top Reads List very seriously and really struggled to make sure the list commemorates my favorite books of the year. Simply put, sometimes this means splitting hairs and having to leave off books that I truly loved but...
by Kristopher | Dec 4, 2024 | Review
The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard The heroine of this novel, Capri Sanzio, is instantly likable and endearing to readers diving into this new book that successfully straddles the line between opposing tones. The topic of serial...
by Kristopher | Dec 2, 2024 | Guest Posts
From the Booking Desk: Fans of BOLO Books have surely noticed that Catriona McPherson is the most frequent Guest Post guest on this blog. There are many reasons for this–among them: 1. She asks, 2. I am a fan of her books, 3. She is a friend and advocate for not...
by Kristopher | Nov 26, 2024 | Review
The best in Middle Grade and Young Adult literature not only speaks to the intended audience of young readers, but also manages to spark nostalgia in readers of all ages. Take for example, the Agatha-Award-winning Sasquatch Hunters series from K. B. Jackson—filled...
by Kristopher | Nov 25, 2024 | Review
Magic occurs when a talented author strikes upon the perfect material. When this happens with a debut novel, passionate fans are created. Such is the case with Frances White’s Voyage of the Damned. This fantasy/mystery hybrid is a guaranteed cross-over success for...
by Kristopher | Nov 21, 2024 | Review
From the Booking Desk: Occasionally, I get so behind on telling you all what I am reading that I don’t have time to post full-length reviews of each. But I do still want to make you aware of the many gems I have discovered in my consumption this Fall. So, here...
by Kristopher | Nov 11, 2024 | Review
Midsummer Mysteries (edited by Martin Edwards) is a short story anthology produced by members of the Crime Writers’ Association. Despite that organizations aim toward celebrating British crime writing, their anthologies often include authors based in other...
