Recent Reviews

Sinkhole – The BOLO Books Review

Novels from University Presses have an uphill battle in the general marketplace, largely due to the lack of marketing money thrown in their direction, however quality does tend to rise to the surface as fans recently saw when Erin Flanagan’s Deer Season – a...

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The Murder Rule – The BOLO Books Review

Readers can take an international journey with crime novelist Dervla McTiernan. The author is based in Australia and after three novels in her critically-acclaimed Cormac Reilly series – which takes place in Ireland – she now turns her pen to a standalone suspense...

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Devil’s Chew Toy – The BOLO Books Review

Rob Osler’s debut mystery novel, Devil’s Chew Toy, is a rollicking romp through the tropes of the cozy sub-genre fronted by a gay main character – Hayden McCall – and his clique of diverse sidekicks. Readers will be having so much fun following this gang’s escapades...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Cover Reveal – The Skeleton Stuffs A Stocking

From the Booking Desk: I believe that BOLO Books has hosted the cover reveal for all of Leigh Perry's Family Skeleton books after its debut. Frankly, when Toni Kelner asks, I say yes, because I am just that much of a fan of her work. At this point, Sid and I are old...

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BOLO – Week of March 24, 2019

From the Booking Desk: If you visit BOLO Books regularly, you've heard of this week's books already, but now you can finally read them for yourself. Enjoy! Holly West, editor – Murder-A-Go-Go’s (Down & Out, Paperback, $18.95, 03/25/2019) BOLO Books Comments: The...

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S. G. Wong – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Because she is a Canadian-based author, I first met S. G. Wong at the Bouchercon in Toronto. (And those headed to Left Coast Crime - Vancouver, be sure to say hi to S. G.)Unlike with some authors, where you just pass them in the hallway and say...

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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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