Recent Reviews

Arsenic and Adobo – The BOLO Books Review

While it is not the work for which she received the William F. Deeck-Malice Domestic Grant for unpublished writers, Mia P. Manansala’s Arsenic and Adobo feels so authentically from her soul, readers will recognize how this is the novel Manansala was destined...

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The Appeal – The BOLO Books Review (UK Edition)

Voracious readers know there are many excellent books released every year, but that finding something that has never been done before is rare. Janice Hallett’s The Appeal may fit that bill. Certainly we have seen epistolary novels and works that incorporate email...

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The Last Thing to Burn – The BOLO Books Review

The Last Thing to Burn is not Will Dean’s first novel, but it is likely to be the book that breaks him out to a wider, worldwide audience. This is the type of book that shakes readers to the core and becomes a touchstone reference in the years that follow. Jane – not...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Alan Orloff – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Like so many members of the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime, Alan Orloff is relatively local to me, so I get to see him fairly regularly throughout the year. He is always a delight to chat with and he is an excellent writer of both novels...

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BOLO – Week of June 24, 2018

From The Booking Desk: There are some great books debuting in stores today, and later this week, so be sure to check out these titles. I suspect you will find one or two that will intrigue. ______________________________________________________________________ Alice...

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Ann Mason – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Ann Mason is one of those loyal crime fiction readers who make our tribe so enjoyable. Ann has been a supporter of BOLO Books and other literary-related sites for some time now and I was finally able to meet and hang out with her at the Toronto...

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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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