Recent Reviews

The Busy Body – The BOLO Books Review

The Busy Body is a traditional, play fair mystery from Kemper Donovan—host of the All About Agatha podcast. Given his knowledge of Agatha Christie, it’s little surprise that The Busy Body will appeal to fans of the Golden Age of crime fiction. The story is very...

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The Last Verse – The BOLO Books Review

There is a long and storied history of the “Murder Ballad” within country music. From Lefty Frizzell’s “Long Black Veil” to “The Nights the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Vicki Lawrence (and eventually, Reba McEntire) to the Chicks saying “Goodbye Earl,” every era of...

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Everyone is Watching – The BOLO Books Review

Heather Gudenkauf is one of the most consistent crime novelists working today. For over a decade she has been steadily releasing excellent books that feature strong, relatable characters (mostly women) thrust into compelling mysteries that always seem of-the-moment....

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Edwin Hill – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I first came to be aware of Edwin Hill when Shawn Reilly Simmons told me there was this new book coming out that she thought I might enjoy. That book turned out to be Edwin's debut, Little Comfort, which I did immensely enjoy (and which went on...

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Jessica Laine – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Jessica has been a fan and supporter of BOLO Books for a number of years now. I think we first met at the Toronto Bouchercon, when I moderated a star-studded panel on LGBTQ+ crime fiction. I so appreciate her sharing, liking, and commenting on...

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Dervla McTiernan – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: From the moment I read her debut novel, The Ruin, I knew that Dervla McTiernan and I could be friends. While I have yet to have the pleasure of meeting her in person, we stay connected via social media and will find ourselves at the same crime...

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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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