by Kristopher | Jan 30, 2019 | Review
Society has long joked that often it is the therapist who is the one most in need of therapy. This is most definitely a stereotype, but like all such generalizations, there is a grain of truth in there. One need look no further than Theo Faber, the protagonist of Alex...
by Kristopher | Jan 29, 2019 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: It looks like it’s going to be a winter week for much of the U.S., so the timing is right for some great book. Three very different novels this week; something that will appeal to everyone. Gregg Hurwitz – Out of the Dark (Minotaur,...
by Kristopher | Jan 25, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: Terri Bischoff is one of my favorite people in the crime fiction community. She and I first crossed paths because of her work with Midnight Ink and mine here with the blog, but my fandom quickly expanded to include much admiration of Terri...
by Kristopher | Jan 23, 2019 | Review
Imagine for just one moment: You return home from a weekend getaway only to discover that all the locks on your house have been changed, a strange man holding a signed lease is living inside among your belongings, and all of the existing laws favor the “renter.” What...
by Kristopher | Jan 22, 2019 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: Yesterday, we celebrated the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., so that is why the BOLO report is a day late. However, that means the books releasing this week are available immediately! Ragnar Jonasson – Rupture (Minotaur, Hardcover,...
by Kristopher | Jan 18, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: Nancie Clare is an author, journalist, and true lover of mystery novels. Probably best known for her excellent interviews on the Speaking of Mysteries Podcast, she and I connected via social media very early on in the life of BOLO Books....
by Kristopher | Jan 17, 2019 | Review
After only two books featuring Federal Agent Aaron Falk, Jane Harper turns her attention – and her pen – towards a gripping stand-alone. Rather than diminishing her brand, this unusual move solidifies her ranking as a superstar within the crime fiction genre; The Lost...
by Kristopher | Jan 16, 2019 | Review
Abir Mukherjee’s second novel, A Necessary Evil, capitalizes on all the best traits that made his debut, A Rising Man, such a success: relatable characters, rich period detail, accomplished prose, and a fascinating central crime. With A Necessary Evil, Mukherjee has...
by Kristopher | Jan 14, 2019 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: After a snow storm that proved to have longer legs than expected, I finally have up a list for your weekly reading enjoyment. Three very different selections, but each one worth your attention. Amy Gentry – Last Woman Standing (HMH, Hardcover,...
by Kristopher | Jan 13, 2019 | Conference Recap
On Saturday afternoon, January 12, 2019, I attended a book event at the Miller Branch of the Howard Country Library in Maryland. This event was to celebrate the release of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen’s second novel together, An Anonymous Girl. If you are a...
