Recent Reviews

The Sisters – The BOLO Books Review

Cops and lawyers are a mainstay of crime fiction, so when readers discover that Dervla McTeirnan’s new novella, The Sisters – released exclusively as an Audible Original – revolves around siblings in these professions, it is not a shock. Since this is an Ireland-set...

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One Night Gone – The BOLO Books Review

There is a particular joy in watching a writer one admires journey from their initial successes into a new career phase. In the case of Tara Laskowski, her track record with short story publication in literary journals, genre-focused magazines, and a few small-press...

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The Stranger Inside – The BOLO Books Review

Lisa Unger never writes the same book twice. At this point, hopefully readers know that they can always come to a book by this talented author knowing they will be led by skilled hands and that the journey will be a rewarding one. Yet, this has never been truer than...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

David Magayna – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I first met Dave Magayna when he was the moderator of the Readers panel I was on at the Albany Bouchercon in 2013. He led that panel with skill and afterwards I discovered that he also lived in Maryland. Since then, I have traveled to the...

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Erin Mitchell – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Erin Mitchell was one of the first people I became acquainted with our crime fiction tribe, and to this day she remains one of the most important. After communications online, I met Erin at various Bouchercons and BookExpo America. I have even...

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Mark Baker – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I first "met" Mark Baker via the Jungle Red Writers Blog. We both regularly comment on posts generated by the wonderful authors associated with that website. Then, of course, Mark and I met in person at various crime fiction conventions. Mark's...

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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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