Nick Kolakowski
@nkolakowski.bsky.social
Author of "Where the Bones Lie” (Datura, March 2025) and other grim delights. HWA, MWA. Cats, snark, crime, horror.
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After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to Scott Adlerberg and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to Scott Adlerberg and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
Over at @wirobooks.bsky.social, WHERE THE BONES LIE has been named one of their favorite books of year! “Kolakowski mixes these standard ingredients into a satisfying blend that keeps the reader turning the pages." Check it out!
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Our 51 Favorite Books of 2025 | Washington Independent Review of Books
The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Over at @wirobooks.bsky.social, WHERE THE BONES LIE has been named one of their favorite books of year! “Kolakowski mixes these standard ingredients into a satisfying blend that keeps the reader turning the pages." Check it out!
www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/our...
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BLACKHAT is way better than you remember, and I took to @crimereads.bsky.social to prove it.
Nick Kolakowski @nkolakowski.bsky.social demands justice for BLACKHAT. crimereads.com/blackhat-mic...
Why ‘Blackhat,’ Michael Mann’s Hacker Movie, Deserves a Re-Watch
Hollywood doesn’t have the greatest track record when it comes to accurately portraying cyberattacks onscreen. Many movies feature a character—often a stereotypically nerdy hacker with thick eyegla…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
BLACKHAT is way better than you remember, and I took to @crimereads.bsky.social to prove it.
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After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to Scott Adlerberg and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to Scott Adlerberg and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
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From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
Reposted by Nick Kolakowski
From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
Reposted by Nick Kolakowski
From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
From the author of BOISE LONGPIG HUNTING CLUB and RATTLESNAKE RODEO comes the latest book in the Jake Halligan series: RIGHTEOUS TRASH, by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Listen to H.C. Newton and get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
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quite frankly most of you are not weyland-yutani material
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
quite frankly most of you are not weyland-yutani material
Reposted by Nick Kolakowski
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
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John Carpenter’s PASADENA
November 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
John Carpenter’s PASADENA
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After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
October 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
Reposted by Nick Kolakowski
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
October 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
After years of war and crime, Jake Halligan has settled down with his wife and daughter in rural Idaho. He soon makes a bet to get ahead that will have disastrous consequences. RIGHTEOUS TRASH by @nkolakowski.bsky.social. Get your copy today: bit.ly/3J1ekYN
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I love this book so much and I am so excited it’s out in the world now. If your weekend needs a little mayhem, you absolutely can not go wrong with RIGHTEOUS TRASH.
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 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I love this book so much and I am so excited it’s out in the world now. If your weekend needs a little mayhem, you absolutely can not go wrong with RIGHTEOUS TRASH.
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 🧵!
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For the am crowd, my latest Substack missive is out and full of pulp goodness.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
For the am crowd, my latest Substack missive is out and full of pulp goodness.
andrewnette.substack.com/p/under-the-...
andrewnette.substack.com/p/under-the-...
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Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
October 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
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I deeply appreciated the chance to write a gnarly little mystery set on Capri, complete with a dead fashion mogul, a shipwreck, and an annoying little dog! #amwriting #mystery
The Man Who Hated Dogs
New fiction by @nkolakowski.bsky.social
in Cold Caller Magazine
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New fiction by @nkolakowski.bsky.social
in Cold Caller Magazine
coldcallermag.substack.com/p/the-man-wh...
The Man Who Hated Dogs
Fiction by Nick Kolakowski
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October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I deeply appreciated the chance to write a gnarly little mystery set on Capri, complete with a dead fashion mogul, a shipwreck, and an annoying little dog! #amwriting #mystery
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Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
October 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
Reposted by Nick Kolakowski
Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
October 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Jake Halligan just can't stay out of trouble. Coming soon from RHP and @nkolakowski.bsky.social: RIGHTEOUS TRASH. Pre-order your copy today: amzn.to/46dBfHR
I respect this opinion immensely but I'm coming at it from the opposite perspective of Mark Wahlberg being dead-last on my list of Parkers. Like, 'behind Statham' last. He wasn't well-served by Black's script, which gives Parker a past (?!), has him show demonstrable fear (!!!), etc.
October 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I respect this opinion immensely but I'm coming at it from the opposite perspective of Mark Wahlberg being dead-last on my list of Parkers. Like, 'behind Statham' last. He wasn't well-served by Black's script, which gives Parker a past (?!), has him show demonstrable fear (!!!), etc.
Marky Mark coming for Scudder next.
October 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Marky Mark coming for Scudder next.
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)…
For @crimereads.bsky.social I have a lengthy piece on the one and only Shane Black, who may qualify as our last noir director (and whose new movie is out today!).
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Nice Guys with Lethal Weapons: The Influential Style of Shane Black, Our Last Noir Director
When Shane Black writes a movie, he loves to include certain elements: a pair of mismatched buddies who grow close while dodging bullets, near-constant quips, a labyrinthine crime plot climaxing in…
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October 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
For @crimereads.bsky.social I have a lengthy piece on the one and only Shane Black, who may qualify as our last noir director (and whose new movie is out today!).
crimereads.com/nice-guys-wi...
crimereads.com/nice-guys-wi...