Recent Reviews

The Blinds – The BOLO Books Review

Occasionally one stumbles upon a book with a concept – a conceit – so creatively original that you know it is going to be a wild ride regardless of whether the author succeeds in pulling it off. The Blinds, the new novel from Adam Sternbergh, is just such a novel and...

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Wonder Valley – The BOLO Books Review

Wonder Valley is a desert oasis nestled in the backcountry of California; and yet, it is also a mirage – both corporeal and elusive. Although it is an Eden-like sanctuary, temptation, betrayal, and happenstance threaten to disrupt its mercurial equilibrium. Not unlike...

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Nobody Rides For Free – The BOLO Books Review

Neil S. Plakcy’s second Angus Green novel, Nobody Rides For Free, continues the story of the gay FBI agent readers first met in last year’s The Next One Will Kill You. As with that previous novel, the procedural elements here take precedence. Assigned a desk job as he...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Doug Dorst, JJ Abrams, Balthazar and Me

This past weekend, I spent a most wonderful time in New York City.  The original purpose of the trip was to see the JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst event at Symphony Space, but as you will soon see, it became so much more than that. In the weeks leading up to the trip,...

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Breaking News from Toni “Leigh Perry” Kelner

From the Booking Desk: Toni L. P. Kelner reached out to BOLO Books asking for help in spreading the word about this exciting new project.  As a huge fan of her editorial work with other compilations, I thought this Audible endeavor was a new and exciting addition to a...

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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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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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