Recent Reviews

Never Have I Ever – The BOLO Books Review

In Never Have I Ever, Joshilyn Jackson turns the iconic party game into a method for harassment. While the whole neighborhood will eventually end up in turmoil, it is Amy Whey who might just have the most to lose. It all starts when the neighborhood’s newest resident,...

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The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone – The BOLO Books Review

Despite being titled The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone, Felicity McLean’s debut novel is much more concerned with those left behind. In particular, Tikka Malloy – through whose lens all the action is filtered – and her older sister, Laura. The Malloy sisters were childhood...

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The Swallows – The BOLO Books Review

The Swallows, Lisa Lutz’s latest novel, is one of the most provocative, astute, and indelible books to come along in ages. While it is unlike anything she has written before, The Swallows continues Lutz’s tradition of crafting extremely complex characters, throwing...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Cover Reveal – The Skeleton Paints a Picture

From the Booking Desk: On October 10th, 2017, Sid the Skeleton returns in the next novel in Leigh Perry's cozy mystery series. The Skeleton Paints a Picture is the fourth book in this humorous paranormal series. If you have not yet met Sid and his crazy band of...

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Rebecca Chance – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Rebecca Chance is the Queen of UK bonkbusters - but trust me when I say her books are so much more than that. Rebecca was one of the first authors I connected with at my inaugural Bouchercon (back in Baltimore in 2008). This was back when she...

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James W. Ziskin – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: So happy that folks seem to be enjoying this new feature here at BOLO Books. Today's guest is James W. Ziskin, the author of the excellent Ellie Stone historical mystery series. You probably saw the BOLO Books review of Cast the First Stone, the...

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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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