Recent Reviews

Lockdown – The BOLO Books Review

Readers would be justified in thinking that with a title like Lockdown, the new Laurie R. King novel was going to present a thriller about a school under siege; and in a way, that is exactly what is provided – though hardly via the expected method. It is career day at...

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The Force – The BOLO Books Review

Starting with a three-page dedication listing all the police officers who died in the line of duty during the time it took to write The Force may seem an odd way to open a novel about a corrupt NYPD detective, but it proves to be a powerful message representing the...

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UNSUB – The BOLO Books Review

For a while there, it seemed that serial killer novels were being released every other minute – to the point that the power of each new book was diluted. Thankfully that trend seems to have run its course, allowing the occasional title that is released to garner more...

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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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