Recent Reviews

What the Wife Knew – The BOLO Books Review

What the Wife Knew is the fifth stand-alone domestic thriller from the twisted mind (and pen) of Darby Kane. Like all of Darby Kane’s work, this rollercoaster of a novel starts by laying all the groundwork before the first hairpin turn sends the reader on an exciting...

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Top Reads of 2024 According to BOLO Books

As usual, I have taken this task of selecting my Top Reads List very seriously and really struggled to make sure the list commemorates my favorite books of the year. Simply put, sometimes this means splitting hairs and having to leave off books that I truly loved but...

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More Mini Reviews 2024

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard The heroine of this novel, Capri Sanzio, is instantly likable and endearing to readers diving into this new book that successfully straddles the line between opposing tones. The topic of serial...

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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

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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Cover Reveal – The Hint of Light

From the Booking Desk: I first met Kristin Kisska on the crime fiction convention circuit. We immediately hit it off and she invited my good friend (and now co-author) Dru Ann Love and I to present our DOs and DON'Ts OF WORKING WITH BOOK BLOGGERS lecture to her local...

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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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