Akashic Books noir series
This original anthology of noir fiction set in Maryland’s Charm City includes new stories by David Simon, Laura Lippman, Jim Fusilli, and more.
As fans of the HBO series The Wire have known for years, Baltimore is home to a rich and diverse underworld that is matched by an equally rich and diverse literary tradition. This is the city where Dashiell Hammett worked as a Pinkerton agent. It’s also where
...10) Miami Noir
11) Bronx Noir
12) Detroit Noir
13) Havana Noir
15) New Orleans Noir
16) Wall Street Noir
24) Toronto Noir
Dennis Lehane steps up to the plate as editor and presents a scintillating collection of deep, dark fiction.
"Dennis Lehane advises us not to judge the genre by its Hollywood images of sharp men in fedoras lighting cigarettes for femmes fatales standing in the dark alleys . . . [Lehane] writes persuasively of the gentrification that has . . . left people feeling crushed." —New York Times Crime Fiction
...27) Delhi Noir
28) Phoenix Noir
Even a desert metropolis has its share of cold-blooded criminals. Along with suburban sprawl, Phoenix is home to shady developers, police corruption, and organized crime. Being close to the country’s southern border makes it a hot spot for trafficking...
32) Seattle Noir
34) Lone Star Noir
36) Mexico City Noir
37) Moscow Noir
41) Barcelona Noir
44) Haiti Noir
“The Haitian-born Danticat has brought her country’s literature back into the world of English-speakers. Filled with delights and surprises, Haiti Noir, taken as a whole, provides a profound portrait of the country, from its...
47) San Diego Noir
50) Kingston Noir
52) Mumbai Noir
Staten Island may be New York City’s forgotten borough, but it ranks high up on the list of places known for organized crime. If that wasn’t enough to boost its noir reputation, there are its haunted...
56) Dallas Noir
59) Belfast noir
61) Helsinki Noir
In Akashic Books’s acclaimed series of original noir anthologies, each book comprises all new stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Now, the spotlight is on Finland and its...