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

Alison Gaylin –
BOLOBooks Interview

From the Booking Desk: Yesterday, BOLOBooks ran a review of Alison Gaylin's first young adult novel, Reality Ends Here.  In case you missed it, that can be found here.  Today, I am pleased to welcome Alison to the blog for an interview about her work and the...

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Catriona McPherson – BOLOBooks Interview

From the Booking Desk: To say that I am excited to be joined today by the one and only Catriona McPherson would be vastly understating it.  She is a true delight and her sense of humor shines through in everything she does.  Needless to say, she also writes a killer...

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Joelle Charbonneau – BOLOBooks Interview

From the Booking Desk:  Today, BOLOBooks is excited to welcome Joelle Charbonneau to the blog on the launch day of her newest novel.  Joelle's book, The Testing, is her YA debut and has been receiving positive word of mouth.  BOLOBooks' review of The Testing can be...

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Recent Articles

Deborah Well – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

Deb Well can often be found at crime fiction conventions by the side of her "partner in crime" Gabriel Valjan, but make no mistake about it, she is also a huge fan of the entire genre. Always approachable, gregarious, and full of interesting information, you would do...

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Wanda M. Morris – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

Having seen Wanda M. Morris' performance on one of those lying panels, where authors try to trick the audience into believing a story that is completely false, I would say always be cautious around this one--She's got game! That said, the honesty and humanity that...

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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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