Recent Reviews

Swipe Right For Murder – The BOLO Books Review

James Patterson is sometimes viewed as a controversial figure in the book world, but there is no denying that he knows a good story when he sees one and he has always been a champion for diversity in the literary landscape. So, it is no surprising that his young adult...

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The Murder List – The BOLO Books Review

Up to this point, most of Hank Phillippi Ryan’s novels have centered on journalists whether they are newspaper writers, television reporters, or true crime documenters. With The Murder List, her second stand-alone novel of suspense, Ryan takes a step away from that...

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The Hidden Things – The BOLO Books Review

It is certainly challenging to find a way into a crime plot that has not been attempted before, but in The Hidden Things, Jamie Mason has managed to do just that. Teenager Carly Liddell is attacked as she enters her home one afternoon and her ability to fend off the...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Bruce Robert Coffin – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: The Friday Composite Sketch feature continues this week with Bruce Robert Coffin. I had the opportunity to spend some time chatting with Bruce at the most recent Malice Domestic conference. He has a very interesting history and you would be...

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Cover Reveal – The Night of the Flood

From the Booking Desk: When Ed Aymar reached out to ask me if BOLO Books would be interested in doing the cover reveal for a new book from Down & Out Books, I of course said yes. When I found out more about The Night of the Flood, I was not only honored to be the...

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Here, There, and Everywhere – Around Bouchercon 2017

From the Booking Desk: As always, I am hoping to meet fans of the BOLO Books blog while wandering around the events associated with Bouchercon 2017 in Toronto. Below is a preliminary schedule of where I plan to be each day. I have no doubt that other panels/gatherings...

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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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