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...
by Kristopher | Jun 20, 2017 | Review
Starting with a three-page dedication listing all the police officers who died in the line of duty during the time it took to write The Force may seem an odd way to open a novel about a corrupt NYPD detective, but it proves to be a powerful message representing the...
by Kristopher | Jun 16, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: To say that I am thrilled to welcome Jessie Chandler to the BOLO Books Composite Sketch feature would be a vast understatement – for countless reasons. You all know how much I love to give hugs at the various conventions each year; so let...
by Kristopher | Jun 14, 2017 | Review
For a while there, it seemed that serial killer novels were being released every other minute – to the point that the power of each new book was diluted. Thankfully that trend seems to have run its course, allowing the occasional title that is released to garner more...
by Kristopher | Jun 9, 2017 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: It’s Friday! Time for another Composite Sketch. As I mentioned last week, this feature is going to cover a wide swath of the crime fiction community. Today, I am thrilled to welcome Erica Ruth Neubauer – celebrated reviewer,...
by Kristopher | Jun 8, 2017 | Review
In the fickle world of publishing, a strong hook can mean the difference between a book hitting the bestseller list and that same book floundering on the remainders table. Throughout her career, Hallie Ephron has proven to be a master at crafting the hook and her...
by Kristopher | Jun 7, 2017 | APB
From the Booking Desk: This is the eighth post for this 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...
