Recent Reviews

The Bad Break – The BOLO Books Review

Last year, Jill Orr introduced readers to Riley Ellison and the other residents of Tuttle Corner Virginia in her debut cozy mystery, The Good Byline. Now, in The Bad Break, Riley is back and just as hilarious as remembered. As The Bad Break begins, Riley has left her...

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All the Beautiful Lies – The BOLO Books Review

Peter Swanson’s All the Beautiful Lies owes a fair bit of debt to Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolilta. Like the illicit “relationship” that forms the core of that classic novel, Swanson’s book deals with cross-generational obsession – except in the case of All the Beautiful...

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Scot Free – The BOLO Books Review

After proving that she can write both historical cozies (the Dandy Gilver series) and an assortment of stand-alone suspense novels of every ilk, Catriona McPherson is once again trying to prove that she can conquer anything she sets her mind to – at least as far as...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Ricochet – May and June 2015

From The Booking Desk: The last two months have been busy ones here at BOLO Books. I hope that you have enjoyed our content and will keep coming back for frequent visits. Be sure to look over the list in case you missed anything lately. Have a great reading summer!...

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BritCrime 2015 –
Festival Announcement

From The Booking Desk: There is another crime fiction festival on the horizon - but this one comes with a twist. BritCrime is an online crime fiction festival, so that means you can attend without leaving the comforts of home. Over 40 of your favorite authors will be...

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APB – Summer 2015

From The Booking Desk: This is the debut of a new feature here at BOLO Books. The APB (All Points Bulletin). I anticipate having this feature run each season (four times a year) and hope that it will work in conjunction with the weekly BOLO (Be On the Look Out) posts....

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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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