Recent Reviews

Before She Knew Him – The BOLO Books Review

No one is going to claim that Peter Swanson repeatedly writes the same book. With his fifth novel, Before She Knew Him, he once again takes some familiar tropes and alters them just enough to make them feel fresh. The connective tissue linking all of his novels is...

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When You Find Me – The BOLO Books Review

When You Find Me, P. J. Vernon’s debut, has so many elements within that it is hard to imagine a first-time author successfully pulling it off. There are threads dealing with politics, race relations, family dynamics, addiction, mental health, abuse, power, and above...

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Blood Orange – The BOLO Books Review

Harriet Tyce’s Blood Orange could easily serve as "Exhibit A" disputing any claim that domestic suspense is less gritty, less dark, and less risky that its noir sibling. Crack the spine on this novel to enter a bleak landscape filled with deeply-rooted violence, poor...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

BookShots – A BOLO Books Commentary

Predictions concerning James Patterson’s BookShots initiative ran the gamut from their being the saving grace of the publishing industry to their being responsible for the dumbing down of the World’s populace. One might easily surmise that the true reality resides...

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My Bouchercon 2016 Schedule

From the Booking Desk: In case you have not heard, the panel schedule for Bouchercon 2016 in New Orleans has now been posted. And it is a sight to behold. There is something for everyone on this list of panels. As is my custom here on the blog, I wanted to take a...

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I See You –
The BOLO Books Review (UK Edition)

Clare Mackintosh made herself a household name with just one book. Her debut novel, I Let You Go, has a twist that kept everyone talking and continues to sell the book to this day. The accolades and awards that continue to follow certainly aren’t hurting, either....

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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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