by Kristopher | Feb 9, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: I was a fan of Dan Malmon’s reviews for Crimespree Magazine long before I connected with him online, which was long before I met him in person. Despite the fact that he is hug-a-phobic and lots of people are trying to kill him, you...
by Kristopher | Feb 6, 2018 | Review
Leila Slimani’s The Perfect Nanny is an odd little book; at first seeming superficial and sparse, with time, the story – and in fact the storytelling itself – burrows into the mind of the reader, haunting and horrifying in equal measures. Leila Slimani wastes no time...
by Kristopher | Feb 5, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: The Super Bowl is over, we’ve all cried through This is Us, now it is time for more book. And let me tell you, this week is one of those week’s you are glad don’t come along too often in the literary world. Every one of these...
by Kristopher | Feb 2, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: There has yet to be a composite sketch where I didn’t learn something about the individual being profiled; and I have loved every one of them. But this one is special – and no, it’s not for the selfish reason you will suspect...
by Kristopher | Feb 1, 2018 | Review
The mother and son writing team behind Charles Todd are so consistent; they release two books a year without ever sacrificing quality. What is truly amazing is that they never write the same book twice. Next week, The Gate Keeper will be released. This is the...
by Kristopher | Jan 31, 2018 | Review
With 19 Souls, J. D. Allen grabs the gritty PI genre by the balls and delivers a solid punch to the reader’s solar plexus. This book is certainly not for the faint of heart, but for those readers who are willing to explore the more sinister side of the human psyche,...
by Kristopher | Jan 30, 2018 | Review
Force of Nature is not only the title of Jane Harper’s second novel, but is also an apt description of the author herself. As it was released in country after country, Harper’s debut –The Dry – caused a seismic shift in the crime fiction landscape, collecting...
by Kristopher | Jan 29, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: Along with a strong YA debut, this week’s list of books to be on the look out for is dominated by series novels. Fans await the release of new chapters in the lives of their favorite characters and these authors will not let them down....
by Kristopher | Jan 26, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I would venture to guess that the focus of this week’s composite sketch is a name unfamiliar to some of you – but I equally suspect that after reading her answers, you will be seeking out her work. Christine Carbo was first...
by Kristopher | Jan 23, 2018 | Review
Karen Cleveland’s cinematic debut, Need to Know, blends elements of domestic suspense, traditional thrillers, and spy novels to craft something that feels both fresh and familiar. The resulting novel will have widespread appeal for readers everywhere. Just moments...
