Recent Reviews

The Murder Show – The BOLO Books Review

Matt Goldman has proven himself adept at writing both series and standalone mystery novels. His latest—The Murder Show—is likely a standalone, however, it could easily serve as the launch for a new series should Goldman want to go in that direction. Ethan Harris is...

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Count My Lies – The BOLO Books Review

With Count My Lies, Sophie Stava has written an unforgettable and fast-paced debut novel that is sure to be all the buzz in various corners of the crime fiction community. Sophie Stava lends her fresh voice and undeniable talent to a familiar trope: the unstable...

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The Butterfly Trap – The BOLO Books Review

Across her career, Clea Simon has proven that her writing skills can tackle just about any style choice. She’s written comforting cozies to paranormal romance to gritty noir with settings as disparate as Cambridge, Massachusetts or Boston’s underground music scene....

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Recent Interviews

Sara Blaedel – The BOLO Books Interview

From The Booking Desk: I am pleased to welcome Sara Blaedel to BOLO Books! One of the most popular novelists in Denmark, Sara's latest book, The Forgotten Girls, in being released in the US today. You can find the BOLO Books spoiler-free review of Sara Blaedel's The...

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BOLO Books interviewed by Helen Smith

From the Booking Desk: Today on her blog, UK author Helen Smith interviews me about the blog, my favorite moments in blogging, and my most anticipated books of 2015. Please stop by and see what I have to say and let Helen and I know what you think!  Follow the link to...

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Caroline Kepnes –
The BOLO Books Interview

From The Booking Desk: Yesterday, I ran my much buzzed about review of Caroline Kepnes' debut novel, You. Today, I am pleased to present to you, the author herself. If the review didn't convince you that you need to read this book, I am pretty sure that this interview...

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Recent Articles

We Are What We Read – Episode 3 available

Episode Three of my new YouTube vlog WE ARE WHAT WE READ is now available for you to enjoy. On this episode, my co-host Shawn Reilly Simmons and I are joined by guests John Copenhaver, Robyn Gigl, Sherry Harris, Grace Koshida, James L'Etoile, Delia Pitts, Jay Roberts,...

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Cover Reveal – Transitory

From the Booking Desk: J. M. Redmann's mystery series featuring Micky Knight is much-beloved because of her ability to craft characters with depth, her complex plots that unspool naturally, and her skill at transporting readers with authentically depicted settings. I...

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Cover Reveal – The General’s Gold

From the Booking Desk: I have been a fan of both LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin for a very long time--both as authors and as people. It would be a struggle to find two nicer individuals, completely free of drama, within our crime fiction community. They have...

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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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