Recent Reviews

Bitterroot Lake – The BOLO Books Review

Alicia Beckman is a new pseudonym for the successful crime writer Leslie Budewitz. Under her own name Budewitz has proven her talent by receiving nominations and awards for her cozy novels, her short stories (both contemporary and historical), and her non-fiction work...

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Murder at Wedgefield Manor – The BOLO Books Review

Erica Ruth Neubauer’s debut novel, Murder at the Mena House, arrived on the scene at possibly the worst moment – late March 2020, as the world was just coming to terms with the pandemic that was before us. Despite this rocky origin, Murder at the Mena House managed to...

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Deity – The BOLO Books Review

There is a ton of social commentary to unpack in Deity, the fifth standalone in Matt Wesolowski’s “Six Stories” series. This may sound like an oxymoron, but Wesolowski has crafted a fascinating way to tell individual stories within the context of an on-going series –...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

The Scottsboro Boys – A BOLO Books Theater Review

Olen Montgomery, Clarence Norris, Haywood Patterson, Ozie Powell, Willie Roberson, Charles Weems, Eugene Williams, Andy Wright, and Roy Wright It is shameful that the names of these boys, aged 12 – 19, are not known by more people – especially Americans. The talented...

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BOLO – Week of June 17, 2018

From The Booking Desk: Later this week marks the official start of summer, so as one would expect, we have books perfect for summer vacation reading being released. I've posted reviews of two of these already, so I am just reminding everyone that they are now...

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Chris Wolak – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Our book loving tribe is certainly one to cherish. Chris Wolak is one of those book bloggers that doesn't get as much attention as she deserves. Her reviews are both thoughtful and informed and she brings her unique viewpoint and history to all...

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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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