Recent Reviews

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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Whiteout – The BOLO Books Review

Christmas in Northern Iceland may look like a holiday postcard, but Ragnar Jónasson’s Whiteout proves that the ghosts of the past continue to haunt regardless of the calendar date. Just days before the holiday, Ari Thór’s former boss, Tómas, asked the Siglufjörđur...

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Unholy City – The BOLO Books Review

With the release of Carrie Smith’s Unholy City, readers will once again embrace Claire Codella and her brand of New York City. This police procedural series continues to impress with each new addition to the franchise.. Unholy City finds Claire working closely with...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Agatha Award Nominations 2014

From the Booking Desk: The Agatha Award nominations have been announced.  Followers of BOLO Books will note that many of the books and authors covered here have been nominated.  I congratulate all the contenders and wish them all the best of luck.  The Agatha Awards...

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Skin of the Wolf – Cover Reveal

From the Booking Desk: Late last week S.J. Rozan (one half of the writing team working as Sam Cabot) revealed the cover for the second book in their series.  Skin of the Wolf follows on from Blood of the Lamb and is anxiously awaited by many fans of that first novel. ...

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Flowers in the Attic – Television Movie

From the Booking Desk: Just a quick message here on Friday afternoon to remind my followers that the new television movie based on V.C. Andrews' Flowers in the Attic will air on Lifetime this Saturday night, January 18.  There will also be repeat airing throughout the...

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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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