Recent Reviews
Shady Hollow – A BOLO Books “Cold Case” Review
In January 2022, Juneau Black—the pen name used by collaborators Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel—launched the Shady Hollow Mystery series. It’s the perfect blend of traditional police procedural, cozy mystery aesthetic, and anthropomorphic woodland creatures. For those...
Mud Season – A BOLO Books Short Story Review
In an inspired marketing strategy, Sarah Stewart Taylor has released “Mud Season,” a free short story prequel to her upcoming new series launch, Agony Hill. Designed to introduce readers to the setting, time period, and characters that will feature in Agony Hill, “Mud...
The Burning – The BOLO Books Review
The Burning is the sixteenth novel in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder Mystery series spotlighting the Amish communities in and around Painters Mill, Ohio. Fans of this beloved series have looked forward to each year’s new release for over a decade now and Castillo...
Recent Interviews
Joanna Campbell Slan – Interview
From the Booking Desk: BOLOBooks is pleased to welcome Joanna Campbell Slan to the blog today. Read on to see what an eclectic writing career Joanna has had. Then head out to your favorite book store and pick up some of her titles. You won't be sorry. BOLOBooks: ...
Sophie Hannah – Interview
From The Booking Desk: BOLO Books is honored to be joined today by Sophie Hannah, author of the Charlie Zailer and Simon Waterhouse mystery series, award-winning short stories and incredible poetry. Read on to find out just how she creates some of the most unique...
Dana Cameron – Interview
From The Booking Desk: Last Friday, BOLO Books posted a review of Seven Kinds of Hell by Dana Cameron. Today, we are pleased to be joined by Dana for an interview about the novel, the inspiration, and other writing-related topics. ...
Recent Articles
John Copenhaver – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch
Let's close out November with one more Composite Sketch. I've been a fan of John Copenhaver's books since his debut, Dodging & Burning. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, his stories always reflect that viewpoint, but from a historical prospective without ever...
Curtis Ippolito – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch
I was fortunate to meet Curtis Ippolito at the 2022 Left Coast Crime where I was the fan Guest of Honor. I had recently read and reviewed his excellent crime fiction debut, Burying the Newspaper Man, so I was very happy to have a few moments to chat with Curtis,...
Tammy Barker – A Bolo Books Composite Sketch
There are fans and then there are Fans, with a capital F. Tammy Barker most certainly belongs in the latter category. Along with her own writing, Tammy is a devoted reader, loyal to the authors she loves, always willing to go above and beyond to make someone's day...
