Recent Reviews

He Said/She Said – The BOLO Books Review

The power of a novel can often be weighed by how long after finishing it the story remains in one’s mind. One of Erin Kelly’s earlier novels, The Burning Air, is one that continually comes up in discussions of plots that resonate in the mind for extended periods. Next...

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The Marsh King’s Daughter – The BOLO Books Review

To law enforcement and the world, Jacob Halbrook is a kidnapper and a rapist, but to Helena Pelletier he is simply “father.” In The Marsh King’s Daughter, the new novel by Karen Dionne, the complexity of this familial relationship is examined over the course of time...

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Cast the First Stone – The BOLO Books Review

“And so you left your hometown To try out for the part Everybody's pretty little angel With a pretty little heart” Melissa Etheridge, Map of the Stars Hollywood has always been that elusive locale folks dream of running off to – a place where stardom, acceptance, and...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

S. – A Glimpse Inside

From The Booking Desk: In case you have not purchased a copy of J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst's new novel S. yet, I thought perhaps a small glimpse inside might entice you. Upon purchase, you will find yourself in possession of a slipcover which holds the novel proper. ...

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Let’s Celebrate!

From the Booking Desk: Today is the First Blogoversary for BOLO Books.  That's right folks, BOLO Books is One Year Old Today! It is hard to believe that it has already been a year; and yet in many ways it also feels as though I have been doing this my whole life.  So...

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Happy Release Day – The Goldfinch

From the Booking Desk: This post is nothing more than me wishing a Happy Release Day to Donna Tartt and her newest creation - The Goldfinch.  Bookstore lines are sure to be filled with excited readers and the postal carriers will be getting back strain from delivering...

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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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