Recent Reviews

The Quiet Child – The BOLO Books Review

There is only one word to describe the reader's state of mind upon completing John Burley’s The Quiet Child: melancholia. While it is definitely crime fiction, it is quite unlike most books within this genre. Told in a style where thoughts, memories, and predictions...

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The Last Place You Look – The BOLO Books Review

One of the surprise hits of the literary season has been Kristen Lepionka’s The Last Place You Look. A surprise, not because it isn’t worthy – it most certainly is – but because the industry can never predict which debut novels will prove to be breakouts. In the case...

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Emma in the Night – The BOLO Books Review

Last year, Wendy Walker entered the crime fiction arena with her powerful novel, All Is Not Forgotten – a twisted tale full of flawed characters and a morally ambiguous plot. Due to its success, anticipation for her follow-up has been high. While not as unique as that...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

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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The “What Are We Reading Panel” – Bouchercon 2013

From the Booking Desk: The following list represents many of the books that were mentioned and/or discussed during the "What Are We Reading Panel" at Bouchercon 2013 in Albany.  In no way is this intended to cover all the books discussed, but hopefully it will give...

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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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