Recent Reviews

The Island – The BOLO Books Review

Anyone who read The Darkness, the first book in Ragnar Jónasson’s "Hidden Iceland" series knew that by necessity, the follow-up was going to have to be a very unconventional sequel. And that is exactly what The Island delivers. By breaking out of the structural mold...

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The Scholar – The BOLO Books Review

Dervla McTiernan’s The Ruin seemingly dropped out of nowhere to garner critical acclaim, award nominations, and countless fans, but the release this week of the follow-up, The Scholar, confirms that this was not an anomalous fluke. Dervla McTiernan is a storyteller to...

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We Were Killers Once – The BOLO Books Review

The influence of true crime cases on the evolution of crime fiction is undeniable. Certain cases become so infamous that it would be impossible (and unrealistic) for authors in the genre not to reflect on them. Readers can easily find examples of novels that were...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Dru Ann Love – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: The subject of this week's Composite Sketch needs no introduction. Dru Ann Love is a celebrated book advocate and a Raven Award winning blogger, but more than that, she is my trusted friend and colleague. Like last week's Sketch participate,...

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Lesa Holstine – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: The subject of this week's Composite Sketch is somebody already familiar to the followers of BOLO Books. You have not doubt seen one or more of the Triple Time posts here on the blog. Along with myself and Dru Ann, Lesa Holstine participates in...

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Kay Kendall – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Fridays have always been exciting because they mark the start of the weekend, but since I started this new feature here at BOLO Books, Fridays also mean the posting of a new Composite Sketch interview. This week, it's a joy to have Kay Kendall...

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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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