Recent Reviews

Viper’s Dream – The BOLO Books Review

When a highly respected blogger raves about a novel, readers (and other reviewers) take notice. Such is the case with Ayo Onatade when it comes to Jake Lamar’s Viper’s Dream. Viper’s Dream was released earlier this year in the United Kingdom, where Onatade resides....

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The Taken Ones – The BOLO Books Review

Over her varied career, Jess Lourey has amassed a loyal fanbase who not only devour her books the moment they appear, but who will also tell everyone they know to read her work. After a stellar run of standalones in which her profile in the crime fiction community...

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A Collection of Reviews 2023

Murder at the Residence by Stella Blómkvist The mystery behind this series is just as intriguing as the books themselves. Stella Blomkvist is not just the character in the novels but is also the nom-de-plume used by the mysterious author no one has been able to...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Alex Marwood – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Meeting Alex Marwood when she traveled to the States for her first Bouchercon was such a joy, I can't really even put it into words. This was before she made a huge splash with The Wicked Girls -- by coincidence the ebook version of that...

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C. Michele Dorsey – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: If you need a vacation and don't have the time or money, just pick up a book from C. Michele Dorsey and off you will go to a beautiful island setting...just be prepared for the occasional dead body. C. Michele is one of those folks you will...

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Noir at the Bar, Shirlington – Recap

From the Booking Desk: Last night I attended the first ever Northern Virginia Noir at the Bar. It was held at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington Village and was also co-sponsored by Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. The venue could not have been any more perfect for an...

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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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