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...
by Kristopher | Dec 13, 2017 | Guest Posts
From The Booking Desk: I have long been a fan of Katia Lief’s writing output, so I am thrilled to have her here on the blog today. Wait? What’s that? Ah, yes the header of this post says we are getting a guest post from Karen Ellis. Sorry for the...
by Kristopher | Dec 8, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: My first knowledge of John Bychowski was as “that tall guy taking excellent photographs at the crime fiction conventions.” Fortunately, he and I had a chance to talk a bit during the graveyard tour before one of the recent...
by Kristopher | Dec 6, 2017 | Articles, underCOVER
From the Booking Desk: Yep, it’s another list! This time I am talking about my favorite crime fiction book covers of the year. What I am most excited to say is that not only are these all great covers, the words within live up to the hype generated by their...
by Kristopher | Dec 1, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I am unable to pinpoint exactly when Katrina entered my life; it’s almost like she has always been there, lending an ear and lending a hand. Most definitely, it started on social media – probably when I interrupted a conversation...
by Kristopher | Nov 30, 2017 | Review
The oppressive heat across the Kiewarra landscape permeates every moment of Jane Harper’s debut, The Dry. Crime fiction out of Australia continues to gain popularity and this talented author is most certainly at the forefront of the attention. The Dry is a...
by Kristopher | Nov 29, 2017 | Review
Insidious Intent is the tenth book in Val McDermid’s longest running series. Readers have followed the trials and tribulations of Tony Hill and Carol Jordan – both in print and on-screen – for years. At this stage of the game, they are an iconic duo and their creator...
