Miami Noir: the Classics
Miami Noir: the Classics by Les Standiford, published by Akashic Books in 2020, is a 400-page anthology that showcases a collection of classic noir fiction. This edition features contributions from notable authors such as Elmore Leonard, Zora Neale Hurston, and James Carlos Blake, among others. Each story is set against the backdrop of Miami, exploring the city’s unique blend of beauty and darkness through the lens of mystery and intrigue.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that delve into the complexities of life in Miami, highlighting the tension between its vibrant culture and the shadows that lurk within. The anthology captures the essence of noir fiction, presenting tales that reflect the city’s multifaceted character. This collection not only serves as a tribute to the genre but also offers insights into the various neighborhoods that shape Miami’s identity, making it a significant addition to the ongoing series of original noir anthologies.
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“An exceptional treat for all dedicated fans of noir fiction.” –Midwest Book Review
Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each volume comprises stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city.
Featuring classic noir fiction from: Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Elmore Leonard, Lester Dent, Zora Neale Hurston, Brett Halliday, Damon Runyon, Edna Buchanan, James Carlos Blake, Douglas Fairbairn, Charles Willeford, T.J. MacGregor, Lynne Barrett, Les Standiford, Preston L. Allen, John Dufresne, Vicki Hendricks, Christine Kling, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, and David Beaty.
From the introduction by Les Standiford:
“Despite the fact that Miami has in the past decade-plus added a downtown performing arts complex to outdo all but the Kennedy Center in DC, a jaw-dropping art museum by the Biscayne Bay, an exemplary science museum, the establishment of the world-renowned Art Basel festival on Miami Beach, and so much more . . . the operative literary form to portray Miami–the essential aria of the Magic City–is spun from threads of mystery and yearning and darkness . . .
When terrible things threaten in some ominous neighborhoods, in some tough cities, a reader of a story set in those locales might be forgiven for expecting the worst; but when calamity takes place against the backdrop of paradise, as we have here in Miami, the impact is all the greater.”
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