Recent Reviews

Complicit – The BOLO Books Review

With Complicit, critically acclaimed author Winnie M. Li once again taps into her own past to tell a story that will resonate with readers everywhere. Unlike many of the #metoo-inspired novels flooding the market in recent years, Winnie M. Li dares to pull back that...

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Daisy Darker – The BOLO Books Review

Alice Feeney continues her impressive string of unpredictable suspense novels with the unforgettable Daisy Darker. Readers who have read Sometimes I Lie, His & Hers, or Rock Paper Scissors will already anticipate how impossible it is to predict what Alice Feeney...

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Short Stories by Ann Cleeves – The BOLO Books Review

“The Woman on the Island” is Ann Cleeves’ most recent short story. While the tale is extremely brief, it does help to fill in some backstory on Vera Stanhope’s past relationship with her father, Hector. Needing a respite from her police duties, Vera takes what she...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

S. G. Wong – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Because she is a Canadian-based author, I first met S. G. Wong at the Bouchercon in Toronto. (And those headed to Left Coast Crime - Vancouver, be sure to say hi to S. G.)Unlike with some authors, where you just pass them in the hallway and say...

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APB – Spring 2019

Time for another entry in this incredibly popular feature here at BOLO Books – The APB (All Points Bulletin).As always, competition for these slots was tough. Which books are generating that elusive buzz in the publishing industry? Which are books that I personally...

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BOLO – Week of March 17, 2019

From the Booking Desk: People often ask me how I manage to read all the books I want to, but the truth is, I don't always have enough time. On this week's BOLO, I have chosen one book I have read and three that are must-reads for me as soon as I have a break in my...

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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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