Recent Reviews

The Dry – The BOLO Books Review

The oppressive heat across the Kiewarra landscape permeates every moment of Jane Harper’s debut, The Dry. Crime fiction out of Australia continues to gain popularity and this talented author is most certainly at the forefront of the attention. The Dry is a...

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Insidious Intent – The BOLO Books Review

Insidious Intent is the tenth book in Val McDermid’s longest running series. Readers have followed the trials and tribulations of Tony Hill and Carol Jordan – both in print and on-screen – for years. At this stage of the game, they are an iconic duo and their creator...

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She Rides Shotgun – The BOLO Books Review

When starting a debut novel there is always the sense of the unknown, so when a reader discovers something truly excellent by a new-ish author it can feel like the discovery of a secret treasure trove that will enrich life for years to come. This is the experience...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Bouchercon 2014 Recap – Tuesday through Friday
(Part One)

From the Booking Desk: Boucerchon 2014 Long Beach has come and gone, but the memories will linger for a lifetime. In addition to the wonderful panels and events, it was a great joy to collect hugs from friends, discover new authors, and congratulate the worthy award...

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Curtains on Bouchercon 2014

From The Booking Desk: Bouchercon 2014 in Long Beach, CA has been a whirlwind of excitement.  A full recap will be coming in the next week or so, but until then, I just wanted to say one final thank you to Ingrid Willis and her gang for putting on a great conference. ...

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Come see me at my panel – Bouchercon

From the Booking Desk: Unfortunately, there will be no review this week.  I am in Long Beach, California having a wonderful time at Bouchercon.  Next week, things will return to their normal schedule - along with a recap of the conference. Until then, if you happen to...

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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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