Recent Reviews

Blood Orange – The BOLO Books Review

Harriet Tyce’s Blood Orange could easily serve as "Exhibit A" disputing any claim that domestic suspense is less gritty, less dark, and less risky that its noir sibling. Crack the spine on this novel to enter a bleak landscape filled with deeply-rooted violence, poor...

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Stalker – The BOLO Books Review

Most readers would agree that some books are meant to be read at rapid speed, with the propulsive action spurring the reader through continuing cycles of “just one more chapter” until the exciting conclusion is reached; while others books are intended to immerse the...

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Broken Places – The BOLO Books Review

The pantheon of female private investigators dedicated to serving the constituents of their city may want to prepare themselves to add a new member to their legion. Names like Kinsey Millhone (Santa Teresa, California), Claire DeWitt (New Orleans, Louisiana), Kate...

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Recent Articles

Malice Domestic 2017 – The BOLO Books Recap

From the Booking Desk: Malice Domestic is the yearly crime fiction convention held in/near Bethesda, Maryland. About half the size of Bouchercon, Malice Domestic is a cozier affair – in all definitions of the word. Since Malice celebrates the traditional mystery,...

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It’s almost time for Malice Domestic

From the Booking Desk: Malice Domestic begins in Bethesda, Maryland tomorrow.  I hope that you are going to be there. Please be sure to say hello! I'll be hanging out the entire weekend, so keep your eye peeled for the EYEBALL. On Saturday morning at 10 AM, I will be...

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TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY – Some Brief Thoughts

From the Booking Desk: It seemed as though everyone was watching 13 Reasons Why over the last week or so.  As a result, I decided to delay my posting for a bit. While the below is mostly spoiler-free - the policy here at BOLO Books - I wanted folks to watch as free of...

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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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