Recent Reviews

The Perfect Nanny – The BOLO Books Review

Leila Slimani’s The Perfect Nanny is an odd little book; at first seeming superficial and sparse, with time, the story – and in fact the storytelling itself – burrows into the mind of the reader, haunting and horrifying in equal measures. Leila Slimani wastes no time...

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The Gate Keeper – The BOLO Books Review

The mother and son writing team behind Charles Todd are so consistent; they release two books a year without ever sacrificing quality. What is truly amazing is that they never write the same book twice. Next week, The Gate Keeper will be released. This is the...

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19 Souls – The BOLO Books Review

With 19 Souls, J. D. Allen grabs the gritty PI genre by the balls and delivers a solid punch to the reader’s solar plexus. This book is certainly not for the faint of heart, but for those readers who are willing to explore the more sinister side of the human psyche,...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Laura Lippman @ The Ivy Bookshop

From The Booking Desk: Last November, I read the new Tess Monaghan novel by Laura Lippman.  Since then, I have anxiously awaiting the time when the public at large would be able to experience Hush Hush.  That moment is now upon us.  Last night, Laura Lippman appeared...

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Lies That Bind –
The BOLO Books Review

When Maggie Barbieri’s Once Upon a Lie first appeared, readers did not know what to expect. Here was a dark, contemporary thriller from an author best known for her light-hearted cozy mystery series. All doubts vanished once the novel was read however. And now, the...

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Fear the Darkness –
The BOLO Books Review

Becky Masterman’s debut novel Rage Against the Dying was published in 2013 to little fanfare. The critical response was immediately positive, causing readers to begin to discover this new talent. Eventually, the novel started to rack up award nominations and wins...

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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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