Recent Reviews

The Widow’s House – The BOLO Books Review

Diehard fans of contemporary gothic suspense likely know the name Carol Goodman, but based on her consistently superior writing, recurring themes, and complex characters and plots, this author should be better known to crime fiction enthusiasts. The Widow’s House is...

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The Photographer – The BOLO Books Review

Craig Robertson risks wading into rough waters with The Photographer, but the results are more than worth it. With a tale as timely as it is tense, Robertson advances his series in unexpected ways, while also trying to educate readers and validate victims. The...

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The Undertaker’s Daughter – The BOLO Books Review

The writings of Sara Blaedel remain a treasure trove yet to be discovered by many crime fiction explorers. Her series featuring homicide detective Louise Rick is beloved by fans for its portrayal of the rarely-seen underbelly of Danish society, but with The...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Ricochet – October and November 2014

From The Booking Desk: It has been a busy two months here at BOLO Books.  Bouchercon happens every Fall and that tends to dominate coverage here at the blog, but there were also some really great books reviewed. In case you missed anything, here is quick recap.  ...

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Bouchercon 2014 Recap – Saturday and Sunday
(Part Two)

From the Booking Desk: Yesterday, I posted my recap of the first few days of Bouchercon.  Now, let’s take a look at the weekend itself. Saturday – The morning started with another time-keeping session for me. This time it was the Teen Angst panel. Joelle Charbonneau...

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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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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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