About Joe Palkovic


Joe Palkovic writes mystery and crime fiction from an insider’s perspective: he has worked in criminal justice for 15 years, with experience in hostage negotiations, sexual assault and child abuse investigations, robberies, and homicides. His passion is telling great entertaining stories with an eye for realism.

His first novel, Blue Ridge Repose, was released in 2022. 

Praise for blue ridge repose

“Compellingly rendered multi-dimensional characters make this crime story accessible and entertaining.”

“Loved this book! It is very suspenseful and I read it in one sitting – had to get to the end!!!”

“Excellent book, very well written with great plot twists and character development… Can’t wait for Joe’s next book!”

“A suspenseful mystery with unexpected twists and turns throughout.”

“Joe clearly has a gift for storytelling.”

“Every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. It was a genuine mystery until the very end.”