Recent Reviews

Seasonal Work – A BOLO Books Short Story Review

It is the holiday season and Laura Lippman has decided to gift her readers with a new story. Called "Seasonal Work," this holiday-themed short story can be read for free online at The Rumpus. "SEASONAL WORK" @ The Rumpus "Seasonal Work" tells the story of a struggling...

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Spliced – The BOLO Books Review

The teenage years are fraught with insecurity, exploration, and rebellion – which happens to make them a prime backdrop for an exciting thriller. Throw in a dystopian landscape, some social study, and a unique set of characters and one just might be describing...

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The Dry – The BOLO Books Review

The oppressive heat across the Kiewarra landscape permeates every moment of Jane Harper’s debut, The Dry. Crime fiction out of Australia continues to gain popularity and this talented author is most certainly at the forefront of the attention. The Dry is a...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Countdown to Bouchercon 4

From the Booking Desk: Thank you for stopping by for the final post in my Countdown to Bouchercon series. Today, I want to discuss panels. Just some simple advice for moderators, panelists and audience members. If you missed any of the earlier portions of the series,...

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My Bouchercon 2014 Panel

From The Booking Desk: Many of the folks who are involved in panels at Bouchercon 2014 in Long Beach have been making graphics to advertise their particular panel. BOLO Books has jumped on that bandwagon.  See you there!

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Countdown to Bouchercon 3

From the Booking Desk: It is hard to believe that this year's Bouchercon conference is so quickly approaching. If you follow BOLO Books, you have no doubt seen the earlier parts of this series:Countdown to Bouchercon 1 and Countdown to Bouchercon 2. This week, I am...

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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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