Recent Reviews

All the Beautiful Lies – The BOLO Books Review

Peter Swanson’s All the Beautiful Lies owes a fair bit of debt to Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolilta. Like the illicit “relationship” that forms the core of that classic novel, Swanson’s book deals with cross-generational obsession – except in the case of All the Beautiful...

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Scot Free – The BOLO Books Review

After proving that she can write both historical cozies (the Dandy Gilver series) and an assortment of stand-alone suspense novels of every ilk, Catriona McPherson is once again trying to prove that she can conquer anything she sets her mind to – at least as far as...

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The Other Mother – The BOLO Books Review

When thinking of modern authors who have a strong grasp on the Gothic tone, the name Carol Goodman must rise to the top. In novel after novel, she manages to find creative ways to explore the dark psychological temperaments common to the Gothic subgenre while also...

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Recent Interviews

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Recent Articles

Ricochet – January and February 2015

From The Booking Desk: It is hard to believe that this Ricochet post is only covering the first two months of the year.  I could easily fill up a short Best Of List with some of the reviewed titles here.  In case you missed any of them, here is what has been happening...

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Anthony Award Nomination Procedure 2015

From The Booking Desk: The organizing committee for this year's Bouchercon in Raleigh are trying something new with the Anthony Award nomination procedure. Word of this began to spread yesterday via social media, but they have asked me to post something here on the...

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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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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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