Recent Reviews

Midnight is the Darkest Hour – The BOLO Books Review

It is rare when a novel that is virtually impossible to classify succeeds on all levels, but that is exactly what Ashley Winstead accomplishes with Midnight is the Darkest Hour. This book works as a mystery, as a thriller, as a romance, as a serial killer exposé, as a...

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Penance – The BOLO Books Review

Eliza Clark burst onto the literary landscape with her debut novel, Boy Parts. When your first book is so full of vitality and freshness, the pressure on the follow-up must feel overwhelming; but not for Eliza Clark, she seems to take it in stride and ups her game...

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The Death of Us – The BOLO Books Review

When cracking the spine of a Lori Rader-Day book, readers know they are about to embark on an emotional excursion where the precarious path is lit by a compelling central mystery that leads to a destination that is as satisfying as the journey getting there. Her...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Priscilla Royal – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: It is nice to be able to use the Composite Sketch profiles to feature people who haven't previously been on the blog. I have been a fan of Priscilla Royal's medieval crime novels for years now, but she and I have not yet met. That will change...

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Verena Rose – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: My respect for Verena Rose knows no bounds. Even before joining the Malice Domestic Board, I was always impressed with how professionally that convention runs - and so much of that is due to Verena's work as the Convention Chair. As if devoting...

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Cover Reveal – Revenge of the Widow Malmon

There are so many people in our crime fiction community that do so much for us all. When those people reach out to me asking if I can help with something, the answer is always YES. Case in point, The Malmons - Dan and Kate. They visited the blog when Killing Malmon...

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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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