Miami Noir (Akashic Noir)

Latest in Akashic's groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, comprised of all-new stories, each volume set in a distinct neighbourhood or location within the city of the book. Edited by Les Standiford, Miami Noir presents brand new stories by: James W. Hall, Barbara Parker, John Dufresne, Paul Levine, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Tom Corcoran, Christine Kling, George Tucker, Kevin Allen, Anthony Dale Gagliano, David Beaty, Vicki Hendricks, John Bond, Preston Allen, Lynne Barrett and Jeffrey Wehr. Brand-new stories by: James W. Hall, Barbara Parker, John Dufresne, Paul Levine, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Tom Corcoran, Christine Kling, George Tucker, Kevin Allen, Anthony Dale Gagliano, David Beaty, Vicki Hendricks, John Bond, Preston Allen, Lynne Barrett, and Jeffrey Wehr. From the introduction by Les Standiford: The truth is that Miami, though naturally lovely, is a frontier town, perched on the border between the known and the rarely before experienced . . . We are not only on the edge of the continent, we are to this country what New York was in Ellis Island's heyday, what the West Coast was in the middle of the 20th century. This is where the new arrivals debark these days, and it is no mistake that during the last decade of the last century, commentators as diverse as Joan Didion, David Rieff, and T.D. Allman devoted entire volumes to Miami's role as the harbinger for America's future . . . But for now, the novel of crime and punishment is the perfect vehicle to convey the spirit and the timbre of this brawling place to a wider world. CONTENTS Ride along / James W. Hall -- Dead storage / Christine Kling -- Silence of the stone age / George Tucker -- Sawyers / Kevin Allen -- Blown away / Anthony Dale Gagliano -- One man's ceiling / Tom Corcoran -- Solomon & Lord Drop Anchor / Paul Levine -- The last of Lord Jitters / David Beaty -- The timing of unfelt smiles / John Dufresne -- Boozanne, lemme be / Vicki Hendricks -- The recipe / Carolina Garcia-Aguilera -- T-bird / John Bond -- Swap out / Preston Allen -- The noir boudoir / Lynne Barrett -- Machete / Barbara Parker -- The swimmers / Jeffrey Wehr. "For such a sun-stoked place, Miami sure is shady . . . this batch of dirty deep South Florida fiction might just send you packing . . . your own heat." ? SunPost Don't let the fabulous weather, the beach bodies, and the high-end boutiques fool you. There is a darkness to Miami that can hit just as hard as a hurricane. If by day, the streets are lined with tourists, at night the gangsters, drug dealers, and desperate come out to play. It's this Miami that has captured the imagination of some of the city's best writers. Miami Noir includes stories by James W. Hall, Barbara Parker, John Dufresne, Paul Levine, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Tom Corcoran, Christine Kling, George Tucker, Kevin Allen, Anthony Dale Gagliano, David Beaty, Vicki Hendricks, John Bond, Preston Allen, Lynne Barrett, and Jeffrey Wehr. "For different reasons these stories cultivate a little something special, a radiance, a humanity, even a grace, In the midst of the noir gloom, and thereby set themselves apart. Variety, familiarity, mood and tone, and the occasional gem of a story make Miami Noir a collection to savor." ? The Miami Herald "Murder is nothing new in Miami?or any other big city, for that matter. But seldom has it been so entertaining as it is in the 16 short stories included in Miami Noir ." ? Palm Beach Daily News "This well-chosen short story collection isn't just a thoughtful compilation of work by some of South Florida's best and upcoming writers. Each Miami Noir story also is a window on a different part of Miami-Dade and its melting pot of cultures." ? South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Brand-new stories by: James W. Hall, Barbara Parker, John Dufresne, Paul Levine, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Tom Corcoran, Christine Kling, George Tucker, Kevin Allen, Anthony Dale Gagliano, David Beaty, Vicki Hendricks, John Bond, Preston Allen, Lynne Barrett, and Jeffrey Wehr.

From the introduction by Les Standiford:

The truth is that Miami, though naturally lovely, is a frontier town, perched on the border between the known and the rarely before experienced . . . We are not only on the edge of the continent, we are to this country what New York was in Ellis Island’s heyday, what the West Coast was in the middle of the 20th century. This is where the new arrivals debark these days, and it is no mistake that during the last decade of the last century, commentators as diverse as Joan Didion, David Rieff, and T.D. Allman devoted entire volumes to Miami’s role as the harbinger for America’s future . . . But for now, the novel of crime and punishment is the perfect vehicle to convey the spirit and the timbre of this brawling place to a wider world.

These Sixteen Stories Set In Miami Cover A Diverse Demographic, From Long-term Cuban émigrés To Haitian Boat People And Psychopathic Rednecks. In 'ride Along', A College Professor With An Interest In Crime Writing Goes Slumming With A Thug Called Jumpy - With Unexpected Results. In 'boozanne, Lemme Be' A 4'10 Protagonist Lives Undetected Under A House Until He Connects With Boozanne And Dives Still Further Into Ruin. Ride Along / James W. Hall -- Dead Storage / Christine Kling -- Silence Of The Stone Age / George Tucker -- Sawyers / Kevin Allen -- Blown Away / Anthony Dale Gagliano -- One Man's Ceiling / Tom Corcoran -- Solomon & Lord Drop Anchor / Paul Levine -- The Last Of Lord Jitters / David Beaty -- The Timing Of Unfelt Smiles / John Dufresne -- Boozanne, Lemme Be / Vicki Hendricks -- The Recipe / Carolina Garcia-aguilera -- T-bird / John Bond -- Swap Out / Preston Allen -- The Noir Boudoir / Lynne Barrett -- Machete / Barbara Parker -- The Swimmers / Jeffrey Wehr. Edited By Les Standiford. Short Stories. Brand-new stories by: James W. Hall, Barbara Parker, John Dufresne, Paul Levine, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Tom Corcoran, Vicki Hendricks, Preston L. Allen, Lynne Barrett, and othersFrom the introduction by Les Standiford:"The truth is that Miami, though naturally lovely, is a frontier town, perched on the border between the known and the rarely before experienced . . . We are not only on the edge of the continent, we are to this country what New York was in Ellis Island's heyday, what the West Coast was in the middle of the twentieth century. This is where the new arrivals debark these days, and it is no mistake that during the last decade of the last century, commentators as diverse as Joan Didion, David Rieff, and T.D. Allman devoted entire volumes to Miami's role as the harbinger for America's future . . . But for now, the novel of crime and punishment is the perfect vehicle to convey the spirit and the timbre of this brawling place to a wider world." "Revealed: the dark and delicious side of Paradise. Brand new stories by: James W. Hall, Barbara Parker, John Dufresne, Paul Levine, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Tom Corcoran, Christine Kling, George Tucker, Kevin Allen, Anthony Dale Gagliano, David Beaty, Vicki Hendricks, John Bond, Preston Allen, Lynne Barrett, Jeffrey Wehr Les Standiford is the author of ten novels, including the John Deal series, and two works of nonfiction, including Last Train to Paradise. He wrote a chapter of Naked Came the Manatee, and edited The Putt at the End of the World, a collective novel of golf."-- Provided by publisher Overview: Following the stunning success of the summer '04 award-winning bestseller Brooklyn Noir, Akashic Books launches a groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.