Recent Reviews

Tell Me What You Did – The BOLO Books Review

Sometimes an author comes up with a genius idea that grabs the reader by the throat in the early chapters and refuses to let go until the final pages are turned. Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson is just such a novel. Crime fiction fans will be unable to resist...

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The Note – The BOLO Books Review

Publishing, like most businesses, beats to a rhythm all its own. There is a cyclical nature which is comforting in many ways. During the early months of the year, readers can count on the appearance of some books their publishers have genuine faith in—titles that will...

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What the Wife Knew – The BOLO Books Review

What the Wife Knew is the fifth stand-alone domestic thriller from the twisted mind (and pen) of Darby Kane. Like all of Darby Kane’s work, this rollercoaster of a novel starts by laying all the groundwork before the first hairpin turn sends the reader on an exciting...

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Recent Interviews

Vicki Delany –
BOLOBooks Interview

From the Booking Desk: BOLOBooks is pleased to welcome Vicki Delany to the blog.  I first met Vicki at the Canucks evening event celebrating Canadian authors at last year's Bouchercon.  Then she also attended this year's Festival of Mystery at which I interviewed...

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Alex Marwood – BOLOBooks Interview

From the Booking Desk: This past weekend I read The Wicked Girls by Alex Marwood and it quickly became clear that this book was likely to be one of my favorites for the year.  I couldn't be more excited to introduce Alex to all of you, so I asked her if she would...

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Helen Smith – BOLOBooks Interview

From the Booking Desk: BOLO Books is excited today to welcome Helen Smith to the blog.  If you stopped by yesterday, you likely saw the BOLO Books review of her latest novel, Invitation to Die.  Today, we get answers to some of those burning questions, including why a...

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Recent Articles

L.A. Chandlar – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

You would be hard-pressed to find a nicer person in the crime fiction community than Laurie L.A. Chandlar. Besides writing excellent and award-nominated historical mysteries, she is also a huge supporter of and champion for her fellow authors. I have had the pleasure...

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James L’Etoile – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: James is one of those guys I always look forward to running into at the various crime fiction conventions. I was able to have a lunch with him during Left Coast Crime Albuquerque and the conversation was fascinating. James knows a lot! And in...

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Holly West – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

Holly West and I have been friends since we first encountered each other at a mystery convention years ago. I love sitting down with her to have an extended conversation, because you just never know where that rabbit trail will lead. But you can count on it being both...

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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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