Recent Reviews

Th1rt3en – The BOLO Books Review (UK Edition)

It is rare to find a novel with a hook so ingenious that the book immediately becomes a must-read, but that is exactly what Steve Cavanagh achieved with his newest novel, Th1rt3en. The novel is a legal thriller with the tag line: “The serial killer isn’t on trial,...

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A Rising Man – The BOLO Books Review

A Rising Man is Abir Mukherjee’s debut historical mystery. It was nominated for the the 2018 Best Novel Edgar Award, so a review hardly seems necessary. But a concerted effort must be made to celebrate the diversity within the crime fiction genre, so this series must...

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FlabberGassed – The BOLO Books Review

Michael Craft is the talent behind the highly-regarded LGBTQ+ mystery series featuring Mark Manning. Those novels, along with his other writings, have allowed readers to meet multifaceted characters populating engrossing mystery plots. In 2016, he welcomed his readers...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Bouchercon New Orleans – Another Day, Another Panel

From the Booking Desk: Today at Bouchercon in New Orleans, I am moderating a panel I couldn't be more proud of. Please stop by an see this stellar group of writers talking about their characters. FRIDAY, 9:30AM-10:20AM Mardi Gras ABC LEAN ON ME - Strong lead...

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Bouchercon New Orleans Begins!!

From the Booking Desk: Today is the official start of Bouchercon 2016 in New Orleans. If you are attending, please don't forget to stop by and see us at our panel: THURSDAY, 12:00PM-12:50PM Mardi Gras ABC ALL THE CRITICS LOVE YOU IN NEW YORK – discussing books we are...

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Bouchercon Extras – Before and During

From the Booking Desk: Besides the things that are listed on the official Bouchercon schedule (which can be found here), there are always other happenings before and during the convention. Many of these events are invitation only, but there are a fair amount of things...

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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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