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Akashic Books, Akashic Noir, book reviews, books, fiction, LGBT, New York Journal of Books, nyjb, short storiesLeave a comment

Denver Noir, by Cynthia Swanson @ nyjb

December 12, 2022May 21, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Denver Noir is a fascinating exploration of this sunny city’s dark side.” Continue reading Denver Noir, by Cynthia Swanson @ nyjb

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Hong Kong Week

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 driftlessareareview

This week we explore the underbelly of Hong Kong with two books, Hong Kong Noir and Inhospitable. Continue reading Hong Kong Week

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Speculative Los Angeles, by Denise Hamilton @ nyjb

July 26, 2021May 24, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Accessible, challenging, and fun by turns, Speculative Los Angeles possesses everything a fan could want.” Continue reading Speculative Los Angeles, by Denise Hamilton @ nyjb

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Espresso Shots: The Nicotine Chronicles, edited by Lee Child

July 4, 2021 driftlessareareview

Bum a smoke? Continue reading Espresso Shots: The Nicotine Chronicles, edited by Lee Child

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Espresso Shots: And Then I Danced, by Mark Segal

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 driftlessareareview

“And Then I Danced” by Mark Segal is a memoir about LGBT activism. Continue reading Espresso Shots: And Then I Danced, by Mark Segal

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Akashic Noir: Brussels Noir, edited by Michel Dufranne

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 driftlessareareview

Yet again the Akashic Noir series curates an entertaining genre-bending anthology of dark tales, bad decisions, and charismatic characters. Continue reading Akashic Noir: Brussels Noir, edited by Michel Dufranne

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CCLaP Fridays: Swing, by Miasha

April 25, 2014April 30, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week Karl Wolff reviews “Swing,” by Miasha, an erotic thriller about four couples who frequent an Atlanta swinger club Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Swing, by Miasha

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CCLaP Fridays: Venice Noir, edited by Maxim Jakubowski

June 15, 2012September 20, 2020 driftlessareareview

The new Akashic anthology “Venice Noir,” edited by Maxim Jakubowski. Says reviewer Karl Wolff, “There is something for everyone in this [book], a delicious sampling of tastes, styles, and stories.” Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Venice Noir, edited by Maxim Jakubowski

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Karl Wolff is a freelance writer working in the Milwaukee area.
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