Recent Reviews
Voyage of the Damned – The BOLO Books Review
Magic occurs when a talented author strikes upon the perfect material. When this happens with a debut novel, passionate fans are created. Such is the case with Frances White’s Voyage of the Damned. This fantasy/mystery hybrid is a guaranteed cross-over success for...
Five Mini Reviews – Fall 2024
From the Booking Desk: Occasionally, I get so behind on telling you all what I am reading that I don't have time to post full-length reviews of each. But I do still want to make you aware of the many gems I have discovered in my consumption this Fall. So, here you...
Midsummer Mysteries – The BOLO Books Review
Midsummer Mysteries (edited by Martin Edwards) is a short story anthology produced by members of the Crime Writers’ Association. Despite that organizations aim toward celebrating British crime writing, their anthologies often include authors based in other...
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
Catriona McPherson on #MeToo – A BOLO Books Guest Post
From the Booking Desk: It's become a tradition for Catriona McPherson to stop by BOLO Books with each of her book releases. Over the years, she has talked to us about topics from the most absurd to the most profound. Today she's here talking about a serious topic, but...
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,...
