by Kristopher | Jan 2, 2018 | Review
King has Derry, Maine and Dickens had London, England. And now C. J. Tudor takes readers to the tiny English village of Anderbury in a style that echoes both of these legends. Similar to how Dickens opens A Tale of Two Cities with that now famous “It was the best of...
by Kristopher | Jan 2, 2018 | Bolo
From The Booking Desk: Happy New Year! I trust that everyone had a wonderful holiday break. I have missed you all. We are about to head into a very inspiring book release cycle – so many great books coming this winter. First up, these new releases available...
by Kristopher | Dec 29, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Mia Manansala first came to my attention when she won the 2017 William F. Deeck – Malice Domestic Grant for Unpublished Writers presented at the Malice Domestic Agatha Award Banquet. As soon as I heard the details about her manuscript in...
by Kristopher | Dec 25, 2017 | Bolo
From the Booking Desk: Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and a very Happy New Year. Things will be a bit quieter than normal around here this week, but do check back on Friday for a wonderful Composite Sketch. Things will return to schedule on January 2nd. If...
by Kristopher | Dec 22, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Because Donna Andrews is relatively local to me, I’ve gone to many of her book signings over the years. Then once I started going to the crime fiction conventions, I learned how much of a fixture she is in our community – someone we...
by Kristopher | Dec 20, 2017 | Bolo
This is the tenth post for 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 are books that I have...
by Kristopher | Dec 19, 2017 | underCOVER
From the Booking Desk: I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for the latest short story anthology from my local Sister in Crime chapter. Featuring thirteen tales of critters and criminals, this eighth volume in the Agatha, Anthony, Derringer, and Macavity...
by Kristopher | Dec 15, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: How do I even put into words what Oline Cogdill means to me? Not only do I highly respect her reviewing abilities and output, but she’s also a caring, supportive, and wonderfully entertaining individual – not to mention hella smart!...
by Kristopher | Dec 14, 2017 | Review
It is the holiday season and Laura Lippman has decided to gift her readers with a new story. Called “Seasonal Work,” this holiday-themed short story can be read for free online at The Rumpus. “SEASONAL WORK” @ The Rumpus “Seasonal...
by Kristopher | Dec 14, 2017 | Review
The teenage years are fraught with insecurity, exploration, and rebellion – which happens to make them a prime backdrop for an exciting thriller. Throw in a dystopian landscape, some social study, and a unique set of characters and one just might be describing...
