Recent Reviews

Like A Sister – The BOLO Books Review

Some people are just born storytellers, able to craft narratives that feature fascinating characters in compelling plots with an ease that seems magical. Add Kellye Garrett to that list. After two nearly perfect light-hearted cozy mysteries, Garrett turns her pen to...

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Run, Rose, Run – The BOLO Books Review

James Patterson is a legend of the crime fiction genre. Whether readers enjoy his books or not, there is no denying that his philanthropic contributions to independent bookstores across the country has helped many of them weather difficult times. His output of work is...

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Recent Articles

BOLO – Week of March 10, 2019

From The Booking Desk: It's another one of those weeks where there is something for everyone. These books couldn't be more different and yet each of them is special in their own way. Read one, or read them all. Carla Buckley – The Liar’s Child (Ballantine, Hardcover,...

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Sara Weiss – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: The crime fiction community is very active online and many of our friendships begin there before moving into the real world. Sara Weiss is one of the readers I met via Facebook - I know she is friends with many of you - and I am thrilled to...

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BOLO – Week of March 3, 2019

From The Booking Desk: This is one of those jam-packed weeks where I can't cover everything I want to. I do want to remind folks that a few books I have already reviewed are officially released today, so don't forget to pick up these titles: Amy Impellizzeri's Why We...

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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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