Recent Reviews

Catherine House – The BOLO Books Review

Occasionally a debut novel comes along that is so unlike anything else that readers struggle with it for various reasons. Catherine House by Elizabeth Thomas is just such a book. No doubt, readers will be divided on it, but there is the sense that history will look...

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Little Disasters – The BOLO Books Review

Sarah Vaughan made quite a splash in the crime fiction community with her 2018 release, Anatomy of a Scandal, in which she did a deep-dive exploration of toxic masculinity and the #metoo movement. Now, 2020 finds her once again tackling a complex and timely issue...

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Lockdown Anthology – The BOLO Books Review

As we all struggle to navigate our new normal, every industry is looking for ways to give back and the crime writing community is no different. Booksellers are suffering – especially our Independent Bookstore Family – so a group of authors have come together to lend a...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

BOLO – Week of February 4, 2018

From The Booking Desk: The Super Bowl is over, we've all cried through This is Us, now it is time for more book. And let me tell you, this week is one of those week's you are glad don't come along too often in the literary world. Every one of these books is a must...

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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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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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