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Boston noir

Boston noir

CrimeLiterary Fiction
Pages
236
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the dark corners of Boston with this compelling anthology of crime stories. Curated by acclaimed author Dennis Lehane, each tale is set in a distinct neighborhood, offering a gritty look at the city's underbelly. This collection brings together a diverse group of authors to deliver a powerful reading experience.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkGrittyTenseMysterious
Morally GreyMultiple POVs

Genres

Crime Literary Fiction Mystery

Authors

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Dana Cameron

Dana Cameron writes mystery and speculative fiction. Her bibliography includes Boston Noir, The Grimm Future, Season of Wonder, Wolfsbane and Mistletoe, and War on Christmas.

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Dennis Lehane

Dennis Lehane is an American novelist born August 4, 1965, in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. He is best known for a series of hardboiled mysteries featuring Boston private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro, beginning with A Drink Before the War (1994), and for standalone novels including Mystic River, Shutter Island, The Given Day, and Small Mercies. Four of his novels have been adapted into films: Mystic River (2003, directed by Clint Eastwood), Gone Baby Go...

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John Dufresne

John Dufresne is the author of the wonderfully quirky novel Naked Came the Manatee. He's a writer who clearly enjoys playing with language and crafting memorable characters. If you like your fiction with a good dose of humor and a touch of the unexpected, you'll want to check out his work.

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Stewart O'Nan

Stewart O’Nan’s award-winning fiction includes Snow Angels, A Prayer for the Dying, Last Night at the Lobster, and Emily, Alone. Granta named him one of America’s Best Young Novelists. He lives in Pittsburgh. ([source][1]) [1]: https://stewart-onan.com/bio/

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boston Noir feature stories by authors other than Dennis Lehane?

    Yes, this anthology includes contributions from several authors, each bringing their unique voice to the collection of crime stories set in Boston neighborhoods. Dennis Lehane curated the collection and also contributed a story.

  • Is Boston Noir part of a larger series of city-themed noir anthologies?

    Boston Noir is part of the Akashic Books' Noir series, which features original crime fiction set in various cities around the world. Each volume focuses on a different urban landscape, with local authors contributing stories.