Recent Reviews

Sydney Mackenzie Knocks ‘Em Dead – The BOLO Books Review

Sydney Mackenzie Knocks ‘Em Dead is Cindy Callaghan’s latest middle grade novel and it also happens to be nominated for this year’s Agatha Award for Best Children’s/YA novel. Sydney Mackenzie is tween who aspires to be a filmmaker. All seems to be going as planned...

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What You Want To See – The BOLO Books Review

When your debut novel is as universally enjoyed and critically acclaimed as Kristen Lepionka’s The Last Place You Look was, the pressure for the follow-up can be over-whelming. None of that fear makes it to the pages of What You Want To See. This second novel in the...

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The Unseeing – The BOLO Books Review

The Unseeing is Anna Mazzola’s Edgar Award-nominated debut, the strength of which will have readers adding this author to their must-read list moving forward. The Unseeing is a unique blend of fact and fiction. The criminal case at the core of the novel really did...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Malice Domestic 27 (2015) –
The BOLO Books Recap

This past weekend was Malice Domestic 27 (2015). Before we get too much further from the date, I wanted to recap some of the highlights. If you have never been to Malice Domestic, you should certainly consider giving it a try. It is a crime fiction convention devoted...

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Anthony Award Nominations 2015

From the Booking Desk: The nominations for the 2015 Anthony Awards have been announced. Awards will be presented in six categories at the 2015 Bouchercon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Join me in congratulating all the nominees. BOLO Books has reviewed a number of these...

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Louise Penny Cover – The Nature of the Beast

From the Booking Desk: It has finally been revealed. Fans have been anxious to see the cover design for the new Louise Penny novel since the title was released earlier this year.  The wait is over... Jacket Copy: Hardly a day goes by when nine-year-old Laurent Lepage...

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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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