Recent Reviews

The Last Thing to Burn – The BOLO Books Review

The Last Thing to Burn is not Will Dean’s first novel, but it is likely to be the book that breaks him out to a wider, worldwide audience. This is the type of book that shakes readers to the core and becomes a touchstone reference in the years that follow. Jane – not...

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Bitterroot Lake – The BOLO Books Review

Alicia Beckman is a new pseudonym for the successful crime writer Leslie Budewitz. Under her own name Budewitz has proven her talent by receiving nominations and awards for her cozy novels, her short stories (both contemporary and historical), and her non-fiction work...

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Murder at Wedgefield Manor – The BOLO Books Review

Erica Ruth Neubauer’s debut novel, Murder at the Mena House, arrived on the scene at possibly the worst moment – late March 2020, as the world was just coming to terms with the pandemic that was before us. Despite this rocky origin, Murder at the Mena House managed to...

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Recent Articles

BOLO – Week of September 30, 2018

From The Booking Desk: I took a short break from these Monday Morning posts before, during, and after Bouchercon - but this week we are back!  And this might just be the most diverse list of crime fiction titles in one Monday BOLO post yet. There is literally...

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Jeffrey Marks – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Jeffrey Marks and I have been friends on the various social media outlets for a while now, but it wasn't until this past year's Malice Domestic that we actually met in person - albeit, far too briefly. We have already committed to making sure we...

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Julia Borcherts – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Publicists are a vital part of the publishing machine - but by the very nature of their job, they are often working behind the scenes. Since my goal with this blog feature is to highlight individuals from all parts of our tribe, I am thrilled to...

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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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