Recent Reviews

Lies – The BOLO Books Review

Domestic suspense was once the sole domain of female writers – which is sadly also why it was often sneered at by so-called “serious readers” of crime fiction; but more and more, male authors are exploring what their version of domestic suspense looks like. Take for...

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Sweet Little Lies – The BOLO Books Review

With her debut novel, Sweet Little Lies, Caz Frear has knocked it out of the ballpark. It doesn’t take any hidden twists or clever convolutions to manipulate the reader into this love affair; strong writing and a faith in the audience’s intelligence are Caz Frear’s...

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School Lies – The BOLO Books Review

Kimberly G. Giarratano’s School Lies is an academic-set mystery with LGBTQ+ themes. Like many books set in the hallowed halls of institutions of higher learning, School Lies pivots on the interactions of the student body, often out of the sight of “responsible...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

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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Nik Korpon – A BOLO Books Guest Post

From the Booking Desk: When I first approached Nik Korpon about writing a guest post for BOLO Books, I knew it would be an interesting piece, but I had no idea we would get this!  When Nik wrote to say he thought he had the perfect essay to appeal to both my crime...

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A Head Full of Ghosts –
The BOLO Books Review

Horror novels are often overlooked as part of the thriller genre. While it is true that some readers are not interested in the terrifying moments that come with many books in the style, there are many horror novels that will appeal to readers who might shy away from...

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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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