Recent Reviews

Defending Jacob – A BOLO Books Television Review

If you follow BOLO Books, you no doubt saw the list of my favorite novels from each year of the last decade. On that list, Defending Jacob by William Landay held the top spot for 2012. This is one of those books where I can still describe virtually every twist and...

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Catherine House – The BOLO Books Review

Occasionally a debut novel comes along that is so unlike anything else that readers struggle with it for various reasons. Catherine House by Elizabeth Thomas is just such a book. No doubt, readers will be divided on it, but there is the sense that history will look...

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Little Disasters – The BOLO Books Review

Sarah Vaughan made quite a splash in the crime fiction community with her 2018 release, Anatomy of a Scandal, in which she did a deep-dive exploration of toxic masculinity and the #metoo movement. Now, 2020 finds her once again tackling a complex and timely issue...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Jon Jordan – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I can't think of a more appropriate person to highlight with a Composite Sketch during Edgars Week 2018. I first became acquainted with Jon through my volunteering when he was the chair of Bouchercon (he's been involved in so many, I can't...

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The Moment(s) Have Arrived

From the Booking Desk: It is Edgar Awards Week!  This means things will be a bit quieter than normal around here, but rest assured I will be posting some previously prepared content - including a special Composite Sketch on Friday - as the week goes on.  And I'll be...

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Ellen Byron – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Ellen Byron and I have been trying to party together for a while now, but the fates keep intervening. I missed Ellen's book launch party, Ellen missed my New Orleans soiree, etc, etc. But what we are not going to miss is a chance to see how...

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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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