by Kristopher | Aug 28, 2015 | Review
In just three years, Seventh Street Books has assembled a stellar roster of authors. Winning awards and attracting critical praise, their authors have turned this imprint into the place to go for solid, literary crime fiction. Even their debut authors – such as Lori...
by Kristopher | Aug 21, 2015 | Review
Not only is A Curious Beginning the title of the new novel from Deanna Raybourn, but it is also an apt description of this series debut itself. “Curious” not in the way that it is strange or odd – although there are certainly portions that fit those labels – but...
by Kristopher | Aug 19, 2015 | Review
From the Booking Desk: Today, I have two mini-reviews to share with readers. These are two very different, but equally enjoyable historical mysteries – both part of well-established and on-going series. It is also worth noting that both series feature main characters...
by Kristopher | Aug 14, 2015 | Review
Last year, Sarah Hilary burst into the arena of crime fiction with her excellent debut novel, Someone Else’s Skin. People certainly noticed and quickly the critical acclaim and award wins began to pile up. Now with the release of her second novel in the Detective...
by Kristopher | Aug 6, 2015 | Review
As Chief Inspector for the Sûreté du Québec, Armand Gamache has been instrumental is bringing to justice various criminals who put at risk what Gamache loved most – both personally and nationally. However, now in retirement, Gamache is called upon to unearth secrets...