Recent Reviews

1989 – The BOLO Books Review

With 1989, Val McDermid continues her latest series starring Allie Burns. In this unique sequence of novels – each set ten years after the previous entry – McDermid chronicles the life of journalist Allie Burns as she navigates the ever-changing landscape of the...

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

Alison Gaylin – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: I have been an Alison Gaylin fan since the moment I first read Trashed. In fact, that book holds an unusual record: the book I carried to more Bouchercons hoping to get it signed than any other - it was something like six conventions before I...

read more

BOLO – Week of May 19, 2019

From The Booking Desk: Between Malice, a family wedding, and an illness, things have been quieter than normal around here. Hopefully this week will see things start to return to the status quo, but in the meantime, reviews will be a little slower than usual. But not...

read more

Bryon Quertermous – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: Bryon Quertermous has appeared on BOLO Books previously with several guest posts and I have reviewed several of his books and stories, so hopefully his name is familiar to you already. As an author, I have no idea where Bryon finds the time to...

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