Recent Reviews

Next of Kin – The BOLO Books Review

Kia Abdullah is a London-based author who has forged her own career path by releasing a series of excellent legal crime standalones that challenge readers to contemplate exigent legal situations from the perspectives of all the individuals involved – victim,...

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Girl in Ice – The BOLO Books Review

The thriller genre is especially adept at weaving in current societal fears into compelling narrative fiction. Given that global warming and climate concerns are one of the most pressing catastrophes facing the world today, it is no surprise that thriller writers are...

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The Best Friend – The BOLO Books Review

Jessica Fellowes is most well-known for writing several companion books for her uncle’s television smash, Downton Abbey, and for her own series of historical mysteries featuring the Mitford sisters. Today marks the release of her first stand-alone domestic suspense...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Cheryl A. Head – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: The first time I heard the name Cheryl A. Head was in early 2018 from Greg Herren who mentioned that this author was going to attend her first Malice Domestic. Knowing that I was interested in LGBTQ+ crime fiction and that I lived in the DC...

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Cover Reveal – Famous in Cedarville

From the Booking Desk: Today, I am thrilled to host the cover review for Erica Wright's first stand-alone novel - Famous in Cedarville. If you don't know Erica, she is the author of the acclaimed Kat Stone series and you really should give them a try. As an added...

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BOLO – Week of March 31, 2019

From the Booking Desk: I have been focused on preparing for moderating the Best Contemporary Agatha Award Nominee panel at this year's Malice Domestic, so this week we have three books that I haven't yet read, but I think you will agree that they all belong on any...

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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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