A Curious Beginning –
The BOLO Books Review

Not only is A Curious Beginning the title of the new novel from Deanna Raybourn, but it is also an apt description of this series debut itself. “Curious” not in the way that it is strange or odd – although there are certainly portions that fit those labels – but...

Two BOLO Books Mini Reviews – Historical Mystery Edition

From the Booking Desk: Today, I have two mini-reviews to share with readers. These are two very different, but equally enjoyable historical mysteries – both part of well-established and on-going series. It is also worth noting that both series feature main characters...

No Other Darkness –
The BOLO Books Review

Last year, Sarah Hilary burst into the arena of crime fiction with her excellent debut novel, Someone Else’s Skin. People certainly noticed and quickly the critical acclaim and award wins began to pile up. Now with the release of her second novel in the Detective...

The Nature of the Beast –
The BOLO Books Review

As Chief Inspector for the Sûreté du Québec, Armand Gamache has been instrumental is bringing to justice various criminals who put at risk what Gamache loved most – both personally and nationally. However, now in retirement, Gamache is called upon to unearth secrets...

After the Storm – The BOLO Books Review

After the Storm is the seventh book in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder series. From the beginning, Castillo has managed to mine the depths of Amish society by highlighting the culture clash between this isolationist group and the public at large. Castillo continues...