Recent Reviews

All Her Little Secrets – The BOLO Books Review

Following the success of diverse writers coming out of smaller presses, it is so refreshing to see that the bigger publishing houses are now opening their doors to more diverse authors as well. It is a shame to think that just a few years ago, Wanda M. Morris might...

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The Commandments – The BOLO Books Review

Crime fiction readers who have experienced the works of Arnaldur Indridason, Yrsa Sigurdardóttir, Ragnar Jónasson, and/or Eva Björg Ægisdóttir will have noticed that these Icelanders seem to have an innate ability to write about the darkest of subject matters without...

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Where the Shadows Lie – The BOLO Books Review

Readers of JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings know the legend of the “One Ring” and its destruction on Mordor, but what if those legends were inspired by actual events? What if they were based on the lore of a long-lost Icelandic Saga? That is the premise of Where...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

APB – Fall 2018

From the Booking Desk: 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...

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BOLO – Week of October 15, 2018

From The Booking Desk: If you are local to the MD/DC/VA area, don't forget that I will be speaking about my favorite Fall crime fiction releases this coming Saturday, October 20th at 3pm at that Light Street Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. I would love to see...

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Pam Stack – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: Pam Stack is the talent behind the Authors on the Air podcast - which is only a small part of the way she strives to spread the love of books, reading, writing, and the people involved in the literary community.  As it happens, a collection of...

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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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