Recent Reviews

Seven Suspects – The BOLO Books Review

Seven Suspects is the third book in Renee James’ crime fiction series featuring transgender hairdresser, Bobbi Logan. As she did with the previous novels, Renee James opens the door to a world unfamiliar to many readers, allowing compassion and respect to harness...

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Dodging and Burning – A BOLO Books Review Preview

From the Booking Desk: I almost never talk about a book I have read when the release date is six months away – and certainly not here on BOLO Books. But today I am making an exception for a number of reasons: 1. This book is so special that I hope readers will get...

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Best Day Ever – The BOLO Books Review

Best Day Ever is a domestic suspense novel from Kaira Rouda. Set over just one twenty-four-hour period, Best Day Ever is a prime example of a compulsively readable book with surprises at every turn. Told from the perspective of Paul Strom, Best Day Ever documents the...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Agatha Award Winners –
Malice Domestic 26 (2014)

From the Booking Desk: Last night, the winners of the Agatha Awards were announced at the Malice Domestic convention in DC.  In case you haven't heard, below, the winners are marked in red.   Congratulations to all the winners! Best Historical Novel Heirs and Graces...

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Writing Elements – Setting
Guest Post by David Freed

From the Booking Desk: Today's post is the start of a new series of posts detailing the various elements of writing and how various authors incorporate them into their work in a very practical way.  First up is David Freed talking about Setting.  David is the author...

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Louise Penny Cover – The Long Way Home

From the Booking Desk: This week, Louise Penny again used her Facebook page to keep readers anticipation of her next novel very high.  Louise slowly revealed the next stunning cover for the Chief Inspector Gamache series.  Called The Long Way Home, the book will hit...

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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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