Recent Reviews

The Postscript Murders – The BOLO Books Review

No one is going to accuse of Elly Griffiths of taking too long between books. In addition to two very successful series – the thirteen novels featuring Ruth Galloway and five Brighton mysteries – she decided to write a children’s series and a collection of linked...

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Murder My Past – The BOLO Books Review

You may not have heard of The Ross Agency Mystery novels by Delia C. Pitts, but that is certainly not because they are unworthy of attention. In fact, in many ways that is a symptom of the type of divide the books themselves address. Delia C. Pitts has a knack for...

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The Project – The BOLO Books Review

When Courtney Summers won the Edgar Award in the Young Adult category for her 2018 novel Sadie, long-time fans such as myself nearly stood in ovation. Here was a book that took serious chances and really said something to readers – both young and old. Since then, we...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Congratulations to Mia P. Manansala

From the Booking Desk: I am so happy to help spread the word about Mia P. Manansala being awarded the Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award. You may remember Mia from when she stopped by BOLO Books for the Composite Sketch feature. Please join me...

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BOLO – Week of July 29, 2018

From The Booking Desk: Panel assignments have gone out for Bouchercon, so excitement for this year's convention in St. Petersburg in growing. Here are a few new books to keep you occupied in the meantime....

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Carrie Smith – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I first met Carrie Smith when she approached me after I participated in a "Readers Recommend" panel at Bouchercon. She said that she listened to the panel discussion carefully and that she thought I just might be the perfect reader for her next...

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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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