Recent Reviews

The Widow’s House – The BOLO Books Review

Diehard fans of contemporary gothic suspense likely know the name Carol Goodman, but based on her consistently superior writing, recurring themes, and complex characters and plots, this author should be better known to crime fiction enthusiasts. The Widow’s House is...

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The Photographer – The BOLO Books Review

Craig Robertson risks wading into rough waters with The Photographer, but the results are more than worth it. With a tale as timely as it is tense, Robertson advances his series in unexpected ways, while also trying to educate readers and validate victims. The...

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The Undertaker’s Daughter – The BOLO Books Review

The writings of Sara Blaedel remain a treasure trove yet to be discovered by many crime fiction explorers. Her series featuring homicide detective Louise Rick is beloved by fans for its portrayal of the rarely-seen underbelly of Danish society, but with The...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

The Long Way Home – Cover Analysis

From the Booking Desk: While tomorrow is the official release date for Louise Penny's latest Armand Gamache novel, The Long Way Home, my finished version arrived today. Most people know that BOLO Books reads advanced copies of novels in order to present followers with...

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Marcia Clark –
The BOLO Books Interview

From The Booking Desk: The name Marcia Clark will certainly ring bells for you.  This is likely due to her work in the legal arena and her various gigs providing commentary on legal matters for multiple television stations.  What you may not know is that Marcia Clark...

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A new Val McDermid book is coming

From The Booking Desk: Readers of the blog know how much I love the work of Val McDermid.  When I heard earlier this year that she had a new book coming out, I immediately set out to see if I could get ahold of an advanced copy.  Only problem, Val told me, was that...

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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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