Recent Reviews

The Last King of California – The BOLO Books Review

Readers who inhaled Jordan Harper’s 2017 debut novel, She Rides Shotgun (aka A Lesson in Violence in the UK) can no doubt recall the emotional catharsis wrought as eleven-year-old Polly McClusky and her teddy bear fought for their lives against some of society’s...

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The Quarry Girls – The BOLO Books Review

After writing a fun and successful cozy mystery series of twelve novels (each tied to one of the months), Jess Lourey shifted gears to write a collection of poignant crime fiction standalones inspired by true crimes that took place in and around her native Minnesota....

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Two Cozy Mini Reviews from BOLO Books

By following Mango, Mambo, and Murder with Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking, Raquel V. Reyes establishes that her Caribbean Kitchen mystery series will be delighting cozy crime readers for years to come. Miriam Quiñones-Smith and the diverse community and culture she...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

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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APB – Spring 2019

Time for another entry in this incredibly popular feature here at BOLO Books – The APB (All Points Bulletin).As always, competition for these slots was tough. Which books are generating that elusive buzz in the publishing industry? Which are books that I personally...

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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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