Recent Reviews

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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The Big Grey Man of Ben Macdhui – The BOLO Books Review

The best in Middle Grade and Young Adult literature not only speaks to the intended audience of young readers, but also manages to spark nostalgia in readers of all ages. Take for example, the Agatha-Award-winning Sasquatch Hunters series from K. B. Jackson—filled...

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Recent Interviews

Maggie Barbieri –
BOLO Books Interview

From the Booking Desk: On Tuesday, the BOLO Books review of Maggie Barbieri's new novel, Once Upon a Lie, was posted.  Today, the author herself is joining us for a delightful interview.  Enjoy! ______________________________________________________________________...

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Dead Harvest / Chris F. Holm – BOLO Books Inter(Re)view

From The Booking Desk: The saying goes "there is nothing new under the sun," but this is not necessarily true.  You may have noticed that the title of this post does not indicate if it is an interview or a review.  That is because it is BOTH.  In an effort to try...

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Justin Kramon –
BOLOBooks Interview

From the Booking Desk: It is with great pleasure that I welcome Justin Kramon to BOLO Books today.  Justin's second novel, The Preservationist, has just been released and this is a book that psychological thriller fans are going to be talking about.  Read on to see...

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Recent Articles

Delia Pitts – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Delia Pitts in person, but that will be rectified later this month at Malice Domestic. I do, however, read Delia's books (see the review of Murder My Past) and follow her on the social media channels...

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Cover Reveal – Stemming the Tide

From the Booking Desk: Last year, I hosted the cover reveal for Rebecca K. Jones' debut from Bella Book, Steadying the Ark. I also went on to review this gripping and timely novel. That review can be found here. Now I am happy to report that the next novel featuring...

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Meg Gardiner – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: Meg Gardiner likely needs no introduction, especially after last year's smash novel prequel/sequel to the iconic film Heat, which she wrote with director Michael Mann. To my mind, she's been releasing high-quality crime fiction from the start of...

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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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