Recent Reviews

The Body in the Web – The BOLO Books Review

When the pandemic hit, readers wondered how that would be incorporated into their favorite long-running contemporary crime fiction series. And while it may seem slightly odd, some extremely devoted fans even found themselves wondering how their favorite characters...

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Speak of the Devil – The BOLO Books Review

There is something undeniable about the thrill of discovering an impressive new author with their debut novel, knowing that you are about to start an extended journey with this individual that could potentially span years. Readers will have that feeling when they pick...

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Sing Her Down – The BOLO Books Review

Ivy Pochoda is not as prolific as many of her contemporaries in crime fiction, but she is arguably one of the most unique and distinctive voices in the genre. Case in point, her new novel Sing Her Down is a compact (288 pages), tightly wound juggernaut of a narrative...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

BOLO – Week of July 7, 2019

From the Booking Desk: More books perfect for those summer vacations. Buy them all, because you will be reading them so fast. And be sure to suggest them to your family, friends, and neighbors. More people read during the summer, so let's get them hooked for some...

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Jeffrey Siger – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk I was first introduced to Jeff Siger by the one and only Judy Bobalik. We were all sitting in the concierge level lounge at Bouchercon -- I believe in Albany -- and of course conversation turned to books and panels, as things are wont to do at...

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Did You Hear the News?

From the Booking Desk: This news hit Facebook on Friday, but I know there are some followers here who are not users of social media, so I wanted to make sure to post this information here on BOLO Books as well. Earlier in the month, the co-chairs of Left Coast 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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