Recent Reviews

Hide Away – The BOLO Books Review

Every so often the crime fiction canon welcomes a new character who is instantly iconic. There is no easy formula for making this happen; otherwise it would not be nearly as rare an occurrence as it is. In theory, it is likely some elusive combination of character...

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The Lucky One – The BOLO Books Review

With the release of four novels under her wings – The Black Hour, Little Pretty Things, The Day I Died, and Under a Dark Sky – Lori Rader-Day has established herself as one of the most consistently-excellent and thoroughly-unpredictable writers of crime fiction. Part...

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Pretty as a Picture – The BOLO Books Review

Typically, when a reviewer says a book is cinematic, it is a reference to the fact that the book could easily be adapted to the screen and would probably be successful if that happened. In the case of Elizabeth Little’s second novel, Pretty as a Picture, the term...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

John Valeri – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: There has yet to be a composite sketch where I didn't learn something about the individual being profiled; and I have loved every one of them. But this one is special - and no, it's not for the selfish reason you will suspect after having read...

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BOLO – Week of January 28, 2018

From The Booking Desk: Along with a strong YA debut, this week's list of books to be on the look out for is dominated by series novels. Fans await the release of new chapters in the lives of their favorite characters and these authors will not let them down....

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Christine Carbo – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I would venture to guess that the focus of this week's composite sketch is a name unfamiliar to some of you - but I equally suspect that after reading her answers, you will be seeking out her work. Christine Carbo was first introduced to me by...

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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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