Recent Reviews

The Force – The BOLO Books Review

Starting with a three-page dedication listing all the police officers who died in the line of duty during the time it took to write The Force may seem an odd way to open a novel about a corrupt NYPD detective, but it proves to be a powerful message representing the...

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UNSUB – The BOLO Books Review

For a while there, it seemed that serial killer novels were being released every other minute – to the point that the power of each new book was diluted. Thankfully that trend seems to have run its course, allowing the occasional title that is released to garner more...

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You’ll Never Know, Dear – The BOLO Books Review

In the fickle world of publishing, a strong hook can mean the difference between a book hitting the bestseller list and that same book floundering on the remainders table. Throughout her career, Hallie Ephron has proven to be a master at crafting the hook and her...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Malice Domestic 25 –
Saturday Recap

From the Booking Desk: There will be no new book review this week, as I am still catching up from a busy conference weekend.  You can see my recap of the Festival of Mystery here.  And below are some impressions from my one day at Malice Domestic. This year, I decided...

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Festival of Mystery
(BOLOBooks Recap)

From the Booking Desk: This past Monday was the Festival of Mystery in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.  Organized by Mystery Lovers Bookshop, this was the 18th year of the Festival and by all accounts, it was another unqualified success. A few months back, I was both honored...

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Anthony Award Nominations – 2013

From the Booking Desk: Yes, it is that time!  Below is the list of nominations for the 2013 Anthony Awards.  Winners will be announced, as usual, at this year's Bouchercon convention (in Albany, NY) Congrats to all the nominees.  See you all in Albany!...

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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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