Recent Reviews

Six Reviews in One Post

From the Booking Desk: I am trying something new this year, sprinkling my longer reviews with some posts that gather a handful of shorter reviews together in one convenient place. My hope is that the cross-pollination of fans will inspire readers to pick up books they...

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Perfect Little Children – The BOLO Books Review

Sophie Hannah belongs at the top of the list of authors who can sell a book solely based on the synopsis. If you have never read one of her mystery novels, just check out the jacket copy of any one of them and I can almost guarantee you will be intrigued enough to...

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Long Bright River – The BOLO Books Review

While probably not intentional, it is fitting that there is a reference to length in the title of Liz Moore’s latest work, Long Bright River. This is an epic book in all meanings of the word. Clocking in at just about 500 densely-packed pages, the novel is a serious...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Cover Reveal – Pull & Pray

From the Booking Desk: Angel Luis Colón has been a long-time fan and supporter of BOLO Books, so when he approached me to ask if I would be willing to host the cover reveal for his latest novel, I was more than happy to oblige.   Pull & Pray is the follow-up...

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Elaine Viets – A BOLO Books Guest Post

From the Booking Desk: Elaine Viets is one of my favorite people in the mystery community. With multiple series under her belt, she has something to please every type of crime fiction reader. Her stories about the various jobs she has held in the name of research are...

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BOLO – Week of March 4, 2018

From The Booking Desk: This morning, we are all waking up from an excellent Academy Award show. Congratulations to all the winners, but I want to give a special shout out to Call Me By Your Name (and James Ivory) for winning in the Adapted Screenplay category. The...

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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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