Recent Reviews

How to Write A Mystery – The BOLO Books Review

One of the buzziest anthologies of the year is How to Write a Mystery from the Mystery Writers of America, edited by Lee Child with Laurie R. King. The cover calls this work a handbook and that is the perfect way to describe this now-invaluable resource. The book is...

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The Anatomy of Desire – The BOLO Books Review

Experimental narratives have long been part of the literary tradition, which also means they have made their way into the crime fiction realm. Recent books like Janice Hallett’s The Appeal (told entirely via email communications) or modern classics like JJ Abram/Doug...

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The House Uptown – The BOLO Books Review

Melissa Ginsburg’s debut novel, Sunset City, was released in 2016 to great acclaim and amassed a cult following of fans who can still recall the joys of discovering a skilled wordsmith at the dawn of her crime writing career. It has been a hot minute, but 2021 has...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Before Bouchercon 2018

From the Booking Desk: Bouchercon 2018 in St. Petersburg, Florida will be my tenth Bouchecon.  I have only missed one since my first Bouchercon in Baltimore. Every year, it feels like a family reunion: visiting with those that I only get to see once or twice a year;...

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BOLO – Week of August 19, 2018

From The Booking Desk: The summer has brought us so many excellent novels and this week is no different. If you are still looking for something to pack into that suitcase, I suspect you will find more than a few options on this list....

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Gigi Pandian – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: Gigi Pandian is another of those bright, shining faces that lights up every conference she attends. Her positive attitude and generous nature echo her desire to help others in our tribe with every chance she gets. Her two on-going series can...

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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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