by Kristopher | Jul 11, 2018 | Bolo
From the Booking Desk: Time for another entry in this incredibly popular feature here at BOLO Books – The APB (All Points Bulletin). As always, competition for these slots was tough. Which books are generating that elusive buzz in the publishing industry? Which...
by Kristopher | Jul 10, 2018 | Review
Occasionally, debuts come along that are so tightly-plotted and strongly-written that it is hard to believe they are first novels. When that happens, readers instantly know they will be following said author’s career for quite some time to come. That is exactly what...
by Kristopher | Jul 9, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: Summer hours at my day job start this week, which means more time to read. And that couldn’t come at a more critical time. There are so many excellent books on the horizon, including this week, that no reader will go unsatisfied....
by Kristopher | Jul 6, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: Michelle Richter is one of the many wonderful agents working with crime writing community. I’ve been a huge fan for many reasons, not the least of which is her desire to add diverse voices to our tribe. I was able to spend some time in...
by Kristopher | Jul 5, 2018 | Review
No other crime fiction author can so perfectly and eloquently distill the complexities of female relationships in the way that Megan Abbott can and does repeatedly. Whether she is writing about classic femme fatales, kidnapping victims, high school cheerleaders, or...
by Kristopher | Jul 3, 2018 | Review
Hanna is cold and cruel and creepy. Hanna is manipulative and will get what she wants no matter the cost. Hanna is a villain who will lodge in the reader’s mind for a very long time, becoming both legend and archetype. Hanna also happens to be seven years old. Readers...
by Kristopher | Jul 2, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: We are headed into Independence Day here in the States, which means that summer reading will be at an all time high. There are some new books to keep your eye out for throughout the week....
by Kristopher | Jun 29, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Like so many members of the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime, Alan Orloff is relatively local to me, so I get to see him fairly regularly throughout the year. He is always a delight to chat with and he is an excellent writer of both novels...
by Kristopher | Jun 27, 2018 | Review
Lori Roy is the first woman to win both the Best First Novel and Best Novel Edgar Awards – for Bent Road and Let Me Die in His Footsteps respectively. Until She Comes Home, her second novel, was also a finalist for the Best Novel Edgar Award. Her newest Southern...
by Kristopher | Jun 26, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: There are some great books debuting in stores today, and later this week, so be sure to check out these titles. I suspect you will find one or two that will intrigue. ______________________________________________________________________ Alice...
