Recent Reviews

The Sorority Murder – The BOLO Books Review

Looking at the description of Allison Brennan’s The Sorority Murder, readers will notice a number of crime fiction tropes are in play – the death of a young (female) college student, a podcast hoping to solve this cold case, a missing diary, a plot that unspools...

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The Quiet People – The BOLO Books Review

I have long said the New Zealand-based crime writer Paul Cleave is one of the most under-appreciated authors in the crime fiction community. From his first book to the latest, every entry in his oeuvre is worthy of bestseller status and critical acclaim. And yet while...

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Top Reads of 2021 According To BOLO Books

As usual, I have taken this task of selecting my Top Reads List very seriously and really struggled to make sure the list commemorates my favorite books of the year. Simply put, sometimes this means splitting hairs and having to leave off books that I truly loved but...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

APB – Winter 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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Happy Holidays from BOLO Books

From the Booking Desk: BOLO Books is taking a much needed break this week, so postings will be limited. I did want to wish you all Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year. I will have the Winter APB post up on Wednesday morning, so if you want to know what books I am...

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Joni Langevoort – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I first met Joni Langevoort through her role as Publisher Liaison for Malice Domestic. Before I joined the board, seeing Joni at the yearly convention was always a highlight of that event and now I get to see her far more frequently. I am very...

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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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