Recent Reviews

Gone Too Long – The BOLO Books Review

Tracing a legacy of hate in America would seem a daunting task for any writer, but Lori Roy makes it look effortless in her new novel, Gone Too Long. Instead of attempting to address this in an epic way, Lori Roy distills her examination down to one family – The...

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Borrowed Time – The BOLO Books Review

With just two cases on the written page, Cass Raines has solidified herself as a vital constituent on the long roster of crime fiction heroines. By sliding directly into an unfortunate void within the hard-boiled private eye canon, Tracy Clark champions diversity via...

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A Nearly Normal Family – The BOLO Books Review

For all intents and purposes, the Swedish authorities are convinced that eighteen-year-old Stella Sandell killed thirty-two year old Christopher Olsen. But did she really? And if she did, why? This is the premise behind M. T. Edvardsson’s A Nearly Normal Family, the...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

My Bouchercon 2017 Panel

From the Booking Desk: Next week I will be posting my list of most anticipated panels at this year's Bouchercon in Toronto - but in the meantime, here are the details about the panel that I am moderating this year.  Hope to see you there.

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Carla Coupe – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I was first introduced to Carla Coupe by Dana Cameron during a Malice Domestic convention in Bethesda, Maryland. It wasn't long before we were all laughing as though we had known each other for years. Very quickly I learned about all the...

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Art Taylor – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Not only is Art Taylor a multi-award-winning author, he also happens to be a wonderful teacher and friend. I had the pleasure of talking with his George Mason University students last semester about the art of reviewing and it was immediately...

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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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