Recent Reviews

Confessions on the 7:45 – The BOLO Books Review

Lisa Unger continues to produce one of the most varied collections of writings in the crime fiction genre. Each of her works – even when they are linked as part of the same series – stand alone in their uniqueness. Her novels never tell the same story twice and refuse...

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The Island – The BOLO Books Review (UK Edition)

In his exceptional debut novel, A Line of Blood, Ben McPherson presented a stand-alone domestic suspense novel from the perspective of the husband. He now returns with The Island and once again focuses on a family in crisis, however, unlike the strain in that earlier...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Louise Penny – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: If you were to ask me who the three authors I would love to have as part of the Composite Sketch feature, but whom I would think would be the most elusive, those names would be Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark, and this week's guest. Yes, folks,...

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BOLO – Week of June 3, 2018

From The Booking Desk: This weekend, I did my first solo library event at the Enoch Pratt Free Library - Light Street Branch. That was tons of fun and I hope that some readers were introduced to books and authors they might not have been aware of. Today's list...

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Tara Laskowski – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: It will surprise no one that I first met Tara Laskowski because of my friendship with her husband, Art Taylor. But very quickly, I discovered that Tara was also an excellent writer, a loyal friend, a witty conversationalist, and a wonderful...

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About

Welcome to BOLO Books. The blog name comes from the common police acronym meaning “be on the look out.” (or “be on the lookout” – depending on your source). This is especially appropriate in this case, as this blog will focus on books in the mystery and thriller genre. Crime fiction is my passion and I want to share that with you.

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