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Tag: Akashic Noir

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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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Espresso Shots: Hong Kong Noir, edited by Jason Y. Ng and Susan Blumberg-Kason

December 14, 2021December 12, 2021 driftlessareareview

As always, Akashic Books crafts a brilliant anthology. Highly recommended for those wanting to explore Hong Kong’s dark underbelly. Continue reading Espresso Shots: Hong Kong Noir, edited by Jason Y. Ng and Susan Blumberg-Kason

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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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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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Zagreb Noir, by Ivan Srsen @ NYJB

November 4, 2015 driftlessareareview

“Zagreb Noir,” edited by Ivan Sršen, is yet another international addition to the long-running Akashic Noir series. Continue reading Zagreb Noir, by Ivan Srsen @ NYJB

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CCLaP Fridays: Singapore Noir, edited by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan

April 18, 2014April 30, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I review “Singapore Noir,” edited by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, about the dreamers, desperation, and bad decisions that make up the noir genre in a city with no crime. This is good crime fiction, lah. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Singapore Noir, edited by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan

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