Recent Reviews

A Deadly Covenant – The BOLO Books Review

When the writing duo behind Michael Stanley (Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip) first introduced Detective Kubu in 2008, the crime fiction community and fans of the genre immediately took notice. Here was a character who was iconic as he was original, solving crimes...

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Complicit – The BOLO Books Review

With Complicit, critically acclaimed author Winnie M. Li once again taps into her own past to tell a story that will resonate with readers everywhere. Unlike many of the #metoo-inspired novels flooding the market in recent years, Winnie M. Li dares to pull back that...

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Daisy Darker – The BOLO Books Review

Alice Feeney continues her impressive string of unpredictable suspense novels with the unforgettable Daisy Darker. Readers who have read Sometimes I Lie, His & Hers, or Rock Paper Scissors will already anticipate how impossible it is to predict what Alice Feeney...

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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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