James EllroyMystery · Fiction·b. 1948
The Best American Noir
The Best American Noir
Ongoing series · 1 booksAbout this series
This series collects top-tier noir fiction from the last century. Readers will find stories of crime, moral ambiguity, and dark human nature. It's a great choice for those who appreciate sharp writing and gritty realism.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Best American Noir series curated by different editors each year?
Each volume in The Best American Noir series features a different guest editor, who selects the stories for that particular year's anthology. This approach brings a fresh perspective to the collection with every new installment.
Are the stories in The Best American Noir connected or standalone?
The Best American Noir series is an anthology of short stories, meaning each entry is a self-contained narrative by various authors. Readers can pick up any volume and enjoy the stories without needing to have read previous books in the series.
Does The Best American Noir series include classic or contemporary authors?
The series typically features a mix of both established and emerging voices in noir fiction, offering a broad spectrum of styles and perspectives within the genre. It aims to showcase the best of contemporary noir while sometimes including works from earlier periods.