Recent Reviews

Shady Hollow – A BOLO Books “Cold Case” Review

In January 2022, Juneau Black—the pen name used by collaborators Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel—launched the Shady Hollow Mystery series. It’s the perfect blend of traditional police procedural, cozy mystery aesthetic, and anthropomorphic woodland creatures. For those...

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Mud Season – A BOLO Books Short Story Review

In an inspired marketing strategy, Sarah Stewart Taylor has released “Mud Season,” a free short story prequel to her upcoming new series launch, Agony Hill. Designed to introduce readers to the setting, time period, and characters that will feature in Agony Hill, “Mud...

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The Burning – The BOLO Books Review

The Burning is the sixteenth novel in Linda Castillo’s Kate Burkholder Mystery series spotlighting the Amish communities in and around Painters Mill, Ohio. Fans of this beloved series have looked forward to each year’s new release for over a decade now and Castillo...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Cover Reveal(s) – The Where Are They Now? Mysteries

From the Booking Desk: You are likely saying to yourself, "wait, doesn't this series already exist?" And you would be right. However, this iconic series from Toni L. P. Kelner - which was originally published by Berkley Prime Crime - was in need of a fresh makeover,...

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APB – Fall 2020

Time for another entry in this incredibly popular feature here at BOLO Books – The APB (All Points Bulletin).As always, competition for these slots was tough. Which books are generating that elusive buzz in the publishing industry? Which are books that I personally...

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Cover Reveal – Invitation to Murder

From the Booking Desk: Most followers of BOLO Books know that I am a proud member of the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime. I try to do whatever I can for my fellow members by helping to spread the word on their books, events, and accolades. So when Barb Goffman...

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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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