Customer Reviews

Miami Noir (Akashic Noir)

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This is a great series of noir shorts and I'm having fun working my way through the cities. The Miami installment doesn't disappoint, with sixteen fantastic authors evoking the tropical atmosphere that seems to get many folks into trouble of a particular kind. The editors have done a wonderful job finding stories that show all the cross-sections of Miami life, as well as having unique voices and narrators. I would definitely check out the Los Angeles installment of the series, but if you're looking for more Florida crime, grab the new Don Bruns novel, Stuff to Die For. He also wrote South Beach Shakedown which is a lot of fun as well.

This is one fantastic collection of stories that I highly recommend. The publisher has breathed new life into the short story genre by providing a fresh venue for this beleaguered form of fiction. All the stories were great. I particularly enjoyed those by Jim Hall, John Dufresne and Anthony Gagliano whose story "Blown Away" tells the story of a school teacher and a traumatized police officer in the wake of Hurricane Andrew.

Lana Callen

This was my first foray into Akashic Noir, it won't be my last. MIAMI NOIR edited by Les Sandiford is superior short stories all drawn around areas on Miami, thus the Akashic handle. Really good stuff here and some great writers. A very nice way to be introduced to those you don't normally read, I know I made some notes to read a few of these authors. I thought the James W. Hall, George Tucker, Vicki Hendricks, Christine Kling and Tom Corcoran stories stood out in the book. I will buy more of this series because I am sure to find rich writers I haven't read. You should try it! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Think you know Miami, think again. Even if you're a local this book will not disappoint and yes, Miami is a 'Southern' city and I mean southern in the cultural sense.
This is an amazing fictional tour through the eyes of some very observant writers. Don't pass on this one, if your a fan of Noir style and sharp tight writing this is your book. And if it inspires you to come see Miami I won't be surprised, I read this book right after moving here and it's why I stayed.
By the way Akashic produces a whole series of these and I can bet every one is as good as Miami Noir. I haven't read the others because I'm not ready to move again!

I do not consider myself a short story person. I prefer to get engrossed in a novel and savor the anticipation of returning each time I put it down, and ruing the day I finish it. I mainly bought this book as a means to discover new authors and quickly sample their style and talent. After finishing this book, I have rediscovered the enjoyment of the short story, and have ordered additional anthologies in other genres. I haven't lost my love of the novel, but rather I have rekindled my appreciation for this alternative form.

Excellent book containing short stories or essays. Easy read and very realistic as I once lived in the Miami area. Recommend.

Not quite good.
If you have lived in Miami and you know the neighborhoods like the back of your hand it might be "interesting" at best.