Recent Reviews

Run, Rose, Run – The BOLO Books Review

James Patterson is a legend of the crime fiction genre. Whether readers enjoy his books or not, there is no denying that his philanthropic contributions to independent bookstores across the country has helped many of them weather difficult times. His output of work is...

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Cold – The BOLO Books Review

As readers, occasionally we want one of those narratives that can be consumed in just one or two sittings, providing a fully-rounded experience with minimal time investment. But those books should never be confused with being simple or light. Take for example, Cold by...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

J.M. Redmann – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I was first introduced to the writing of J. M. Redmann by a friend of mine who is a massive fan of her Micky Knight novels. Upon reading them, it was immediately clear why this series has such devoted fans (and in fact, thanks to my ability to...

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BOLO – Week of November 25, 2018

From The Booking Desk: We are heading into the final month of the year and still the publishing industry is giving readers some quality stuff to wind up 2018. While you are shopping Cyber Monday today, why not order one of these new releases? And maybe a few to give...

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Gabriel Valjan – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I had the distinct pleasure of moderating a panel at Malice Domestic on which Gabriel Valjan was a participant. I was immediately struck by his extensive knowledge of the crime fiction genre and his ability to talk about his own work in...

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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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