Nick Kolakowski
@nkolakowski.bsky.social
Author of "Where the Bones Lie” (Datura, March 2025) and other grim delights. HWA, MWA. Cats, snark, crime, horror.
https://linktr.ee/nickkolakowski
https://linktr.ee/nickkolakowski
RELEASE DAY: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, the third book in my Boise Noir trilogy, is out today! It's got:
1. The wildest robbery I've ever written.
2. More rounds expended than a Peckinpah film.
3. Snarky sibling rivalry.
4. Tons of stuff done blown up gud.
5. Link in 🧵!
1. The wildest robbery I've ever written.
2. More rounds expended than a Peckinpah film.
3. Snarky sibling rivalry.
4. Tons of stuff done blown up gud.
5. Link in 🧵!
October 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
RELEASE DAY: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, the third book in my Boise Noir trilogy, is out today! It's got:
1. The wildest robbery I've ever written.
2. More rounds expended than a Peckinpah film.
3. Snarky sibling rivalry.
4. Tons of stuff done blown up gud.
5. Link in 🧵!
1. The wildest robbery I've ever written.
2. More rounds expended than a Peckinpah film.
3. Snarky sibling rivalry.
4. Tons of stuff done blown up gud.
5. Link in 🧵!
The @strandbookstore.bsky.social is out of signed copies of WHERE THE BONES LIE! I did spot one unsigned copy in the Mystery section for anyone who wants to shop local (or order online local)…
October 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The @strandbookstore.bsky.social is out of signed copies of WHERE THE BONES LIE! I did spot one unsigned copy in the Mystery section for anyone who wants to shop local (or order online local)…
The trick with an idealized bookstore haul is you have to hit at least three completely different sections in one go.
September 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The trick with an idealized bookstore haul is you have to hit at least three completely different sections in one go.
Happy six-month anniversary to WHERE THE BONES LIE, my fiery little California #mystery novel. It's still finding readers and I'm crossing fingers to get the sequel approved so if you're looking for a book, ah, I'd love it if you'd give it a read...
September 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Happy six-month anniversary to WHERE THE BONES LIE, my fiery little California #mystery novel. It's still finding readers and I'm crossing fingers to get the sequel approved so if you're looking for a book, ah, I'd love it if you'd give it a read...
I admit, it was hard to end the BOISE LONGPIG trilogy with a suitable bang, but I think we pulled it off with RIGHTEOUS TRASH, dropping Oct from @rhppress.bsky.social ! #coverreveal and preorders in 🧵
September 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I admit, it was hard to end the BOISE LONGPIG trilogy with a suitable bang, but I think we pulled it off with RIGHTEOUS TRASH, dropping Oct from @rhppress.bsky.social ! #coverreveal and preorders in 🧵
What, you thought WHERE THE BONES LIE was the only big project I'd roll out in '25? Something massive and secret is hitting way sooner than you think...
August 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
What, you thought WHERE THE BONES LIE was the only big project I'd roll out in '25? Something massive and secret is hitting way sooner than you think...
Nice little squib about WHERE THE BONES LIE in the latest @uchicagopress.bsky.social magazine! If you’re still looking for that #mystery read for your late summer vacation…
July 24, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Nice little squib about WHERE THE BONES LIE in the latest @uchicagopress.bsky.social magazine! If you’re still looking for that #mystery read for your late summer vacation…
Coolest cover for The Hunter ever.
July 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Coolest cover for The Hunter ever.
Hey #thrillerfest folks! Copies of BONES are lurking in The Mysterious Bookshop’s popup… catch me lurking today and I’ll sign.
June 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Hey #thrillerfest folks! Copies of BONES are lurking in The Mysterious Bookshop’s popup… catch me lurking today and I’ll sign.
If you’re attending #thrillerfest I’m appearing on a cool Friday panel about murderous short stories. Swing by if you’re around and get up early!
June 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you’re attending #thrillerfest I’m appearing on a cool Friday panel about murderous short stories. Swing by if you’re around and get up early!
GROUNDHOG SLAY remains one of my favorite things I've ever written: a horror comedy about a Jason Voorhees-style killer reliving the same night over and over... and even though he's given up killing, everyone's trying to kill *him.* And it's a #kindle deal for $0.99! Lnk in 🧵
June 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
GROUNDHOG SLAY remains one of my favorite things I've ever written: a horror comedy about a Jason Voorhees-style killer reliving the same night over and over... and even though he's given up killing, everyone's trying to kill *him.* And it's a #kindle deal for $0.99! Lnk in 🧵
Feel like Father’s Day is rushing too fast upon you? Need a gift pronto? The Bookmark Shoppe in Brooklyn has a bunch of signed copies of WHERE THE BONES LIE after last night’s reading, and they ship! Link in 🧵 #mystery
June 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Feel like Father’s Day is rushing too fast upon you? Need a gift pronto? The Bookmark Shoppe in Brooklyn has a bunch of signed copies of WHERE THE BONES LIE after last night’s reading, and they ship! Link in 🧵 #mystery
New York crime fiction fanatics! Tomorrow night (June 6th), I'm reading from WHERE THE BONES LIE and engaging in general shenanigans at The Bookmark Shoppe! Come check it out. Deets below.
June 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
New York crime fiction fanatics! Tomorrow night (June 6th), I'm reading from WHERE THE BONES LIE and engaging in general shenanigans at The Bookmark Shoppe! Come check it out. Deets below.
There's a lot of eye candy in the new trailer for "Frankenstein," but this shot in particular sticks with me: there's something atavistic about it, like what every primitive human around the campfire feared they'd see if they looked toward the horizon.
June 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
There's a lot of eye candy in the new trailer for "Frankenstein," but this shot in particular sticks with me: there's something atavistic about it, like what every primitive human around the campfire feared they'd see if they looked toward the horizon.
There are many reasons to check out Marie Sutro's wesome Twisted Passages #podcast, but one of the best might be my 22-pound feral cat crashing the conversation. Link in 🧵! My cat insists WHERE THE BONES LIE is his favorite mystery, provided I continue to give him treats.
May 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
There are many reasons to check out Marie Sutro's wesome Twisted Passages #podcast, but one of the best might be my 22-pound feral cat crashing the conversation. Link in 🧵! My cat insists WHERE THE BONES LIE is his favorite mystery, provided I continue to give him treats.
New York folks! I'm doing another reading for WHERE THE BONES LIE at Brooklyn's Bookmark Shoppe on June 6th at 7pm sharp. Come out for an evening of #thriller reading and lively chatter!
May 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
New York folks! I'm doing another reading for WHERE THE BONES LIE at Brooklyn's Bookmark Shoppe on June 6th at 7pm sharp. Come out for an evening of #thriller reading and lively chatter!
How I feel when I leave the house with a baby strapped to my chest and a light backpack on my back.
May 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
How I feel when I leave the house with a baby strapped to my chest and a light backpack on my back.
Meanwhile, back on my bullsh*t.
May 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Meanwhile, back on my bullsh*t.
Got another crime fiction #podcast episode for your listening pleasure: I'm over at Crime Wave with Bonnar Spring ( @bonnar.bsky.social ), chatting all things noir and "Bones." Give it a listen -- various flavors of listening lnks in 🧵!
April 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Got another crime fiction #podcast episode for your listening pleasure: I'm over at Crime Wave with Bonnar Spring ( @bonnar.bsky.social ), chatting all things noir and "Bones." Give it a listen -- various flavors of listening lnks in 🧵!
An avid reader just let me know they snatched the one copy of BONES they found on the shelves at @powells.bsky.social … but apparently a bunch more are in their warehouse.
Even better news for you if you’re not in Portland—they ship!
www.powells.com/book/where-t...
Even better news for you if you’re not in Portland—they ship!
www.powells.com/book/where-t...
March 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
An avid reader just let me know they snatched the one copy of BONES they found on the shelves at @powells.bsky.social … but apparently a bunch more are in their warehouse.
Even better news for you if you’re not in Portland—they ship!
www.powells.com/book/where-t...
Even better news for you if you’re not in Portland—they ship!
www.powells.com/book/where-t...
BONES has been out for two weeks! Big thanks to all the #goodreads folks (and seriously, there's been a *ton* of you) who've swung by the book's page to leave reviews and ratings. Every single one has been hugely appreciated!
March 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
BONES has been out for two weeks! Big thanks to all the #goodreads folks (and seriously, there's been a *ton* of you) who've swung by the book's page to leave reviews and ratings. Every single one has been hugely appreciated!
We had a fantastic time rolling out WHERE THE BONES LIE at @kewandwillow.bsky.social last night, with Rob Hart pulling MC duties! There’s just one signed copy left if you want to get your hands on it!
March 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We had a fantastic time rolling out WHERE THE BONES LIE at @kewandwillow.bsky.social last night, with Rob Hart pulling MC duties! There’s just one signed copy left if you want to get your hands on it!
In NYC with no plans tonight? The great @robwhart.bsky.social is helping me roll out WHERE THE BONES LIE at @kewandwillow.bsky.social in Queens! C’mon down!
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March 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In NYC with no plans tonight? The great @robwhart.bsky.social is helping me roll out WHERE THE BONES LIE at @kewandwillow.bsky.social in Queens! C’mon down!
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events.humanitix.com/where-the-bo...
