Sarah sits down with author Nick Kolakowski to talk about his gripping noir mystery, Where the Bones Lie. Set in the shadows of Hollywood, this fast-paced thriller follows Dash Fuller, a fixer who has spent years cleaning up the film industry’s dirtiest secrets. Burned out and cynical, Dash has learned to numb himself with bourbon and cynicism—until a new case offers him an unexpected shot at redemption.

Madeline Ironwood, daughter of a notorious smuggler and murderer, turns to Dash after her father’s skeleton is found sealed in a barrel at the bottom of a dried-up lake. She wants to know who killed him, and Dash agrees to take on the dangerous search for the truth. Together, they confront a web of crooked cops, Hollywood thugs, and powerful figures desperate to keep their secrets buried. With its mix of razor-sharp dialogue, dark humor, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Where the Bones Lie is a modern take on classic noir that keeps readers hooked until the final twist.

Nick Kolakowski shares insights into writing flawed but compelling characters, weaving humor into high-stakes storytelling, and building a conspiracy that feels both timeless and timely. If you love stories of redemption, mystery, and crime set against the backdrop of Los Angeles’s glitz and grime, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Tune in to hear Sarah and Nick discuss the inspirations behind Where the Bones Lie, the challenges of writing noir for today’s audience, and whether Dash Fuller’s journey might continue in future books.

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