Recent Reviews

Missing in the Snow – A BOLO Books Short Story Review

As we head into Iceland Noir weekend, Ann Cleeves has gifted her fans with a new Shetland short story. And the best part is that it is FREE. "Missing in the Snow" is told from Tosh's point of view and was inspired by an incident that happened to Ann Cleeves last year...

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With a Kiss We Die – The BOLO Books Review

Many of the reviews praising The Anatomy of Desire—the debut novel from the writing team calling themselves L. R. Dorn—acknowledged the innovation built into the very structure of that deep-dive psychological portrait of a crime, so it will be no surprise to readers...

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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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Recent Articles

BOLO – Week of June 30, 2019

From the Booking Desk: Summer is in full swing and this week is the Independence Day holiday in the States. Each of the books on this list would make for an extremely entertaining diversion - but each also contains elements that will have your mind contemplating some...

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Cathy Ace – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: If you attend crime fiction-related conventions, you no doubt know Cathy Ace. Cathy is boisterous and witty, but also unassuming and unpretentious. Successful in writing across styles - from the cozy end of the spectrum to her more recent...

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Angel Luis Colón – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Although I have yet to meet him in person, I have long been a fan of Angel Luis Colón's social media presence. His constant support of other writers - especially those in under-represented communities - is inspiring and unceasing. Angel is not...

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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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