Recent Reviews
No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done – The BOLO Books Review
Sophie Hannah has built a career by writing seemingly preposterous plots that somehow make completely logical sense when filtered through her wickedly creative mind. Now with the release of No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done, she may have taken this hallmark...
The Housewife Next Door – The BOLO Books Review
After years of success in other subgenres, LynDee Walker released her first domestic suspense novel, The Pastor’s Wife, to great acclaim last year—even snagging a spot on the coveted Top Reads of 2025 According to BOLO Books list. She is keeping that positive momentum...
The Hindenburg Spy – The BOLO Books Review
Fans of thrilling historical escapades will end the year on a high note with The Hindenburg Spy. By opening the pages of L.A. Chandlar’s The Hindenburg Spy, readers allow the author to transport them to a meticulously recreated historical setting, populated with all...
Recent Interviews
Cynthia Kuhn – The BOLO Books Interview
From the Booking Desk: Last Friday, I ran the BOLO Books review of Cynthia Kuhn's debut mystery, The Semester of Our Discontent. Today, I am thrilled to welcome Cynthia Kuhn to the blog to answer a few questions on launch day for her novel. We both hope you enjoy...
Laura DiSilverio – The BOLO Books Interview
From the Booking Desk: I am thrilled to introduce Laura DiSilverio to the BOLO Books audience today. Laura has been writing a number of cozy mystery series over the years, but has recently released her first stand-alone suspense novel - The Reckoning Stones. It was my...
Karin Slaughter –
The BOLO Books Interview
From the Booking Desk: Last week, I posted my review of Karin Slaughter's new stand-alone thriller, Pretty Girls. Today, I am very happy to welcome Karin Slaughter to the blog for this launch day interview. Read on and then be sure to pick up this new book as soon as...
Recent Articles
Cover Reveal – Mystery Most International
From the Booking Desk: I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for The Mystery Patrons Present: Mystery Most International. Not only because I love stories that are set in locations other than the United States, but also because I happen to have a story in this...
We Are What We Read – Episode Eleven
Episode Eleven of my new YouTube vlog WE ARE WHAT WE READ is now available for you to enjoy. On this episode, my co-host Shawn Reilly Simmons and I are joined by guests Donna Andrews, Glen Erik Hamilton, Leslie Karst, Kim Powers, Grace Topping, and Sandra SG Wong. The...
Cover Reveal – Three Strikes–You’re Dead
From The Booking Desk: Prolific anthology editors Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, and Marcia Talley are at it again. I am very pleased to host the cover reveal for Three Strikes—You're Dead! which will be available on Tuesday, April 23 and which is being published by...
