Recent Reviews

Desert Deadline – The BOLO Books Review

Michael Craft has been…well…crafting crime novels for over twenty years. He is justifiably considered a legend in the LGBTQ+ mystery arena, with his Mark Manning Mysteries often referenced as prior generations gateway into LGBTQ+ crime…reading. Last year he launched a...

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Cutting Teeth – The BOLO Books Review

Chandler Baker’s first crime novel, The Whisper Network, dealt with women in a corporate environment and the near-universal specter highlighted by the #metoo movement. She followed this with The Husbands, a psychological suspense narrative that aimed its satire at...

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The Housekeepers – The BOLO Books Review

Alex Hay’s debut crime novel, The Housekeepers, is a dastardly and delightful romp through Edwardian London with the servant class as the reader’s guide. The Housekeepers is a confection—almost like a bon-bon served beside a flute of expensive champagne while lounging...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

BOLO – Week of August 4, 2019

From the Booking Desk: It is a great week to be a reader. You can't go wrong with any of these choices, so why not read them all. Hallie Ephron – Careful What You Wish For (William Morrow, Hardcover, $26.99, 08/06/2019) BOLO Books Comments: Every book by Hallie Ephron...

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Annette Dashofy – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Listen, until this year, I had not read any of Annette Dashofy's books. Annette has always been a friendly face at the various crime fiction conventions and we certainly engaged in some light conversations while waiting for panels to start. Then...

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Nick Kolakowski – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: While I have yet to meet Nick Kolakowski in person, I have long been a fan of his books and social media presence. No matter what topic he is covering, Nick always does it honestly and with well-crafted intelligence. Never shy about speaking his...

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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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