Recent Reviews

Penance – The BOLO Books Review

Eliza Clark burst onto the literary landscape with her debut novel, Boy Parts. When your first book is so full of vitality and freshness, the pressure on the follow-up must feel overwhelming; but not for Eliza Clark, she seems to take it in stride and ups her game...

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The Death of Us – The BOLO Books Review

When cracking the spine of a Lori Rader-Day book, readers know they are about to embark on an emotional excursion where the precarious path is lit by a compelling central mystery that leads to a destination that is as satisfying as the journey getting there. Her...

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The Interpreter – The BOLO Books Review

Brooke Robinson is a playwright who used the downtime during the pandemic to write her first novel, The Interpreter. While it is quite a dense book, Robinson executes it with skill and style—entertaining while also educating. As readers will no doubt guess from the...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Richard T. Ryan – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: Richard Ryan has been a fan and supporter of BOLO Books for a number of years now. He often reaches out to tell me how much he enjoyed a review or a recommendation from the blog. I have covered his series of Sherlock Holmes pastiches here on the...

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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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