Recent Reviews
The Dying Light – The BOLO Books Review
With The Dying Light, Ann Cleeves invites readers back to North Devon—a coastline community in Southwestern England—for a visit with popular protagonist, Matthew Venn and the individuals who make up his sphere of influence. Like many crime fiction writers before her,...
Ten Perfect Guests – The BOLO Books Review
Within the crime fiction genre, there are no shortage of homages to one of the most famous alumni of the field—Dame Agatha Christie. The use of these tropes instantly becomes a shorthand, forecasting what type of story lies ahead. But the clever modern author can also...
Winterset Hollow – The BOLO Books Review
There is no denying that there is comfort in predictability. With most books—regardless of genre or tone—readers have a set expectation, leaving room for the author’s originality to flourish without becoming a seismic disruption. But occasionally a novel comes along...
Recent Interviews
Sisters in Crime Podcast Interview with Kristopher Zgorski
From the Booking Desk: A few weeks back, I was invited by Julie Hennrikus to be a guest on the SinC Writers' Podcast. We had a lovely conversation about my reviewing journey, my philosophies about criticism, useful tips about the unique relationship between authors...
Remote, Me – Kristopher’s Virtual Events
From the Booking Desk: I hope that this posting finds you and yours healthy and happy during this most stressful time in American history. Before I say anything else, please remember to VOTE; we need every voice to be heard during this unprecedented election.No doubt...
A Chat with Me – Kristopher Zgorski and John Valeri
From the Booking Desk: I was honored to be invited as a guest on John B. Valeri's YouTube show, Central Booking. If you have ever wanted to know more about the book blogging experience, this is the chat for you. We cover everything from the origins of the blog, the...
Recent Articles
With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Dying – The BOLO Books Review
Debra Goldstein is an author who can successfully write across many different tones: Light to Dark, and everything in between. My dear friend (and collaborator on the multi-award-winning short story "Ticket to Ride") Dru Ann Love and I decided to celebrate the release...
Debra H Goldstein on Writing Long and Short and Light and Dark – A BOLO Books Guest Post
From the Booking Desk: I have been friends with Debra Goldstein for years, even working "for" her when she was heading the Sister In Crime Counting Project a number of years back. So I was delighted when she asked to do a guest post here on the blog. Look for a review...
Cover Reveal – With Love, Marjorie Ann
From the Booking Desk: Marcia Talley is a fellow writer working in the DMV (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) corridor and I have been a fan since her debut, Sing It To Her Bones first appeared in 1998. Marcia Talley will be the Guest of Honor at the 37th annual Malice...
