by Kristopher | Jul 14, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I first discovered Mark Edwards via the crime novels he co-wrote with Louise Voss, before moving on to his more recent solo writing projects. I was lucky enough to meet Mark at a Bouchercon – maybe 2015? – and happily discovered he...
by Kristopher | Jul 12, 2017 | Review
Once a reader latches on to a series, they typically remain loyal to both that series and its author. Essentially, this means journeying with a series through the highs and the lows – often beyond the point where everyone involved knows that perhaps it is time for the...
by Kristopher | Jul 10, 2017 | Review
Not only is Jeff Abbott’s Blame the most additive thriller of the summer, it also happens to be an astute study of the corrosive nature of blame and the destructive power of its sibling emotion, guilt. Blame is perfect for fans of domestic suspense. It tells the story...
by Kristopher | Jul 7, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: E. A. Aymar is an author, columnist, managing editor, moderator, and all around good guy. He is a friend to authors both local and beyond. And he can always be counted on to provide a much needed laugh – even sometimes at his own expense....
by Kristopher | Jul 6, 2017 | Articles
From the Booking Desk: On October 10th, 2017, Sid the Skeleton returns in the next novel in Leigh Perry’s cozy mystery series. The Skeleton Paints a Picture is the fourth book in this humorous paranormal series. If you have not yet met Sid and his crazy band of...
by Kristopher | Jul 5, 2017 | Review
In addition to being a very good short story on its own, Karin Slaughter’s Last Breath also happens to be the perfect introduction to the author’s upcoming novel, The Good Daughter. Last Breath familiarizes readers with Charlotte “Charlie” Quinn, a young lawyer...
by Kristopher | Jun 30, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Rebecca Chance is the Queen of UK bonkbusters – but trust me when I say her books are so much more than that. Rebecca was one of the first authors I connected with at my inaugural Bouchercon (back in Baltimore in 2008). This was back when...
by Kristopher | Jun 28, 2017 | Review
From the Booking Desk: Calling a book that is only a year old a “cold case” may seem odd, but since I typically post reviews before a book is release, for BOLO Books this is a review of an older book. Christopher Brookmyre will be the International Guest...
by Kristopher | Jun 27, 2017 | Review
Readers would be justified in thinking that with a title like Lockdown, the new Laurie R. King novel was going to present a thriller about a school under siege; and in a way, that is exactly what is provided – though hardly via the expected method. It is career day at...
by Kristopher | Jun 23, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: So happy that folks seem to be enjoying this new feature here at BOLO Books. Today’s guest is James W. Ziskin, the author of the excellent Ellie Stone historical mystery series. You probably saw the BOLO Books review of Cast the First...
