Recent Reviews

Jar of Hearts – The BOLO Books Review

For a number of years now, Jennifer Hillier has been writing a varied collection of excellent crime novels that have gained her a loyal following of fans and modest critical acclaim, but she is hardly a household name. On June 12, 2018, that is going to change. The...

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Safe – A BOLO Books Television Review

The new Netflix mystery series Safe is the viewing equivalent of those blockbuster summer beach-reads from days of yore: Light on any real substance, but certainly enjoyable while being consumed. Viewers who know Harlan Coben created it will expect nothing less. Just...

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The Perfect Mother – The BOLO Books Review

Aimee Molloy’s The Perfect Mother is a both a twisted suspense yarn and a subtle satire aimed at society’s unrealistic expectations of motherhood. Fans of psychological and domestic suspense will find much to enjoy in this tale of suburban intrigue, but it is the...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

BritCrime 2015 –
Festival Announcement

From The Booking Desk: There is another crime fiction festival on the horizon - but this one comes with a twist. BritCrime is an online crime fiction festival, so that means you can attend without leaving the comforts of home. Over 40 of your favorite authors will be...

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APB – Summer 2015

From The Booking Desk: This is the debut of a new feature here at BOLO Books. The APB (All Points Bulletin). I anticipate having this feature run each season (four times a year) and hope that it will work in conjunction with the weekly BOLO (Be On the Look Out) posts....

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Ricochet – March and April 2015

From The Booking Desk: Taking a look back at March and April, I can already tell that 2015 is going to be a banner year for BOLO Books. Sixteen reviews covering everything from novels & short stories to comics & theater.  A one-of-a-kind interview with Azar...

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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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