Recent Reviews

Blackout – The BOLO Books Review

In his debut novel, Blackout, Marco Carocari takes a number of familiar crime fiction tropes and skews them ever so slightly, thereby breathing new life into each of these familiar constructs, and ultimately leading readers to a fresh and unique conclusion. The...

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Who Is Maud Dixon? – The BOLO Books Review

Alexandra Andrews’ debut novel, Who is Maud Dixon?, is one of those novels that is almost impossible to discuss without spoilers, as readers will discover if/as they read other reviews. This review will attempt to give you a flavor of this book without spoiling it....

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The Postscript Murders – The BOLO Books Review

No one is going to accuse of Elly Griffiths of taking too long between books. In addition to two very successful series – the thirteen novels featuring Ruth Galloway and five Brighton mysteries – she decided to write a children’s series and a collection of linked...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Tara Laskowski – A BOLO Books Composite Sketch

From The Booking Desk: It will surprise no one that I first met Tara Laskowski because of my friendship with her husband, Art Taylor. But very quickly, I discovered that Tara was also an excellent writer, a loyal friend, a witty conversationalist, and a wonderful...

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Summer Reading @ Enoch Pratt Free Library

From the Booking Desk: Don't forget that I will be speaking about the hottest books for your summer reading this Saturday at the Enoch Pratt Free Library on Light Street in Baltimore at 3PM. I would love to see as many of you as possible there, but for those that are...

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BOLO – Week of May 27, 2018

From The Booking Desk: Yesterday was the Memorial Day holiday, so this week's list of books come to you on the day they are released. Quite a variety this week, with something for everyone. ______________________________________________________________________...

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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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