Recent Reviews
Home Before Dark – The BOLO Books Review
The Forbidden Iceland series (The Creak on the Stairs, Girls Who Lie, Night Shadows, etc.) by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir features one of the most complex and addictive narrative arcs readers are likely to find—not just in Icelandic crime fiction, but in crime fiction in...
Writers and Liars – The BOLO Books Review
This is your annual reminder that Carol Goodman, along with being both an exceptional writer and first-class citizen of humanity, is one of those career authors who has mastered a difficult skill—the art of continually giving fans exactly what they want (the same)...
The Pastor’s Wife – The BOLO Books Review
Over the course of more than a decade, LynDee Walker has established herself as a superstar in the crime fiction arena the old-fashioned way—with dedication, tenacity, and grace. What is most amazing is the depth and breadth of her literary output—everything from her...
Recent Interviews
Jessica Knoll – The BOLO Books Interview
From the Booking Desk: Last Friday, I ran the full BOLO Books review of Jessica Knoll's debut novel, Luckiest Girl Alive. Today, I am pleased to welcome Jessica herself to the blog. BOLO Books: Tell us a bit about your debut novel, Luckiest Girl Alive. Jessica Knoll:...
Martin Edwards –
The BOLO Books Interview
From The Booking Desk: If you read my recap post about the Malice Domestic convention yesterday, you no doubt noticed that I was a huge fan of the panel about Agatha Christie and the Golden Age of Mystery. Today, one of the speakers from that panel, Martin Edwards,...
Jessie Chandler –
A BOLO Books Guest Post
From The Booking Desk: When I heard about Jessie Chandler's new book, Operation Stop Hate, I immediately hoped I could convince her to stop by BOLO Books to tell us a bit more about the inspiration behind this topical tale. Thankfully for all of us, Jessie agreed and...
Recent Articles
We Are What We Read – Episode Seven available
Episode Seven of my new YouTube vlog WE ARE WHAT WE READ is now available for you to enjoy. This is the first of several all UK episodes, allowing readers to hear from their favorites authors, reviewers, and fans from across the pond. On this episode, my co-host Shawn...
Cover Reveal – Hall of Mirrors
From the Booking Desk: As a huge fan of John Copenhaver's novels and a friend of the man himself, I am more than happy to host the cover reveal for Hall of Mirrors--the highly-anticipated sequel to The Savage Kind. Attendees at Bouchercon were given a sneak peek at...
We Are What We Read – Episode Six available
Episode Six of my new YouTube vlog WE ARE WHAT WE READ is now available for you to enjoy. On this episode, my co-host Shawn Reilly Simmons and I are joined by guests Tess Gerritsen, Gwyn Jordan, Jeffrey Marks, Liz Milliron, Richie Narvaez, Jean J. M. Redmann, Barbara...
