Recent Reviews

Head Cases – The BOLO Books Review

Critically acclaimed author John McMahon launches a new procedural series with the addictive Head Cases. Perfect for fans of crime fiction that is both meticulously plotted and populated by offbeat characters, Head Cases is a series debut that readers will be talking...

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Death of the Author – The BOLO Books Review

NOTE: This is NOT a mystery novel. This is a science fiction work, which I just happen to think is such an important work, I'm writing a "review" for it. History—and not just pop culture history—will look back on Nnedi Okorafor’s Death of the Author as a decisive and...

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The Lost House – The BOLO Books Review

Icelandic crime fiction has been all the rage for a number of years now. Novels by residents of the island nation continue to receive critical acclaim from around the world, so it’s only natural that non-Iceland writers are beginning to utilize the location as well....

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Cover Reveal – The Adventures of the Puzzle Club

From the Booking Desk: Today is the first of two cover reveals this week from the always prolific Josh Pachter. Josh has long had a love of crime fiction's past, and today's reveal with connections to the legendary Ellery Queen is very exciting. Crippen & Landru,...

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Cover Reveal – Exit Interview

From the Booking Desk: I have been a fan of Dana Cameron for a long time. Whether she is writing about a mystery-solving archaeologist or a supernatural race of beings known as the Fangborn (and anything in between), she always delivers. Dana also excels in the story...

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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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