Recent Reviews

The Wharton Plot – The BOLO Books Review

The Gilded Age is currently all the rage, so it is to be expected that this vibrant historical time would find its way into crime fiction. Readers should be delighted that their guide for this latest foray will be celebrated and award-winning author Mariah Fredericks....

read more

Who to Believe – The BOLO Books Review

Under the right set of circumstances, perhaps anyone is capable of murder. Or maybe the truth is, everyone is capable of murder. With his new book, Who to Believe, Edwin Hill uses a creative structure to expose readers to the idea that point of view is the key element...

read more

The Dancer – The BOLO Books Review

With the release of The Commandments—his first book to be translated into English—Oskar Gudmundsson came out of the gate swinging, making it clear that he was an author who would not shy away from challenging subject matter, writing in a style that is brutal and...

read more

Recent Interviews

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Recent Articles

Reece Hirsch – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Few writers can merge the worlds of technology and crime as skillfully as Reece Hirsch. While entertaining readers for hours, he also manages to educate the public on the risk inherent when society becomes increasingly dependent on high-tech...

read more

Cover Reveal – The Beat of Black Wings

From the Booking Desk: As you can imagine, I get asked to do a fair number of cover reveals. I try to be accommodating, but it's not always possible for me to say yes. But when Josh Pachter asked if I would be willing to do the cover reveal for the new anthology he...

read more

John Purcell – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I have always said, if you go to crime fiction conventions - or any convention really - make the effort to volunteer. It is during those moments when you are giving back to the community you love that you will truly find *your people*. This is...

read more

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.

Read More