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

One Night Gone – Cover Reveal

From the Booking Desk: I first met Tara Laskowski via her husband Art Taylor, but it wasn't very long before I realized that she was a formidable writer in her own right. Her short story collection, Bystanders, is a powerful collection of tales that blur genre lines...

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BOLO – Week of February 17, 2019

From The Booking Desk: The weather continues to be inconsistent, but what always remains constant is the knowledge that the publishing industry will release some excellent books each week for our enjoyment. Sophie Hannah – The Next To Die (William Morrow, Hardcover,...

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Jay Roberts – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From the Booking Desk: I first became acquainted with Jay Roberts because we are both fairly regular commenters on the Jungle Red Writers blog. If you haven't visited that site, the community those authors have build is really something special and many of us who...

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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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