Miami Noir: The Classics (Akashic Noir)

Name: Miami Noir: The Classics (Akashic Noir)
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (33 reviews)
Author: Les Standiford

by Les Standiford

Mystery Thriller Literary Fiction

4.2 (33)

457 pages~7.6 hr readPublished by Akashic Books

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Last checked: Apr 24, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime fiction set in specific cities and want to see Miami through the eyes of its best writers rather than tourism boards.
You prefer short story collections because they let you dip in and out without committing to a single narrative voice.
You're drawn to stories about desperation, moral compromise, and the gap between a city's glamorous façade and its actual streets.

Maybe not for you if...

You want a single cohesive plot with recurring characters, since this is an anthology with sixteen different writers and stories.
You're looking for escapist beach reads or feel-good Miami stories, because these are dark and often bleak.
You prefer literary fiction that's primarily concerned with introspection over crime fiction's faster pace and higher stakes.

About this book

Miami Noir is a collection of 16 short stories edited by Les Standiford that explores the darker side of Miami beneath its tourist attractions and pleasant weather. The stories depict a city where gangsters, drug dealers, and desperate individuals operate at night, contrasting with daytime streets filled with visitors. The collection includes work 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. The stories showcase different neighborhoods and cultures within Miami-Dade while maintaining varied moods and tones. The collection balances noir themes with elements of humanity and grace, offering perspectives on different parts of the city and its diverse communities.

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