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

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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Cover Reveal – THE SWAMP KILLERS

From the Booking Desk: I was a huge fan of The Night of the Flood, the first novel-in-stories edited by E. A. Aymar and Sarah M. Chen. At every event I attended for that book, the question was always asked: "would you do another collaboration of this type?" Well,...

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Exclusive Excerpt – Hilary Davidson’s Don’t Look Down

From the Booking Desk: Last year, Hilary Davidson launched the "Shadows of New York" series with One Small Sacrifice. On February 11, book two in the series will be released. However, BOLO Books is honored to present the first chapter excerpt of Don't Look Down today....

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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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