Birmingham Noir — Joel Lane

Dark-toned urban thrillers that combine graphic realism with emotional poignancy, steeped in the noir spirit of James Ellroy From hazardous towpaths to love on an orange summer's night, and from cut-throat gangsters in a Little Moscow bar to childhood ghosts igniting the terrors of today, the darkness of pain, brightness of anger, and hard music of a society in transition are the spine tingling themes rampant in this new collection of urban thrillers. Perfect for enthusiasts of crime fiction everywhere, this anthology will entice and chill even the most seasoned murder mystery aficionado. The book showcases stories from John Harvey—author of the best-selling Resnick novels—and acclaimed novelist Nicholas Royle. Also included are the distinctive voices of Wayne Dean-Richards, Simon Avery, John Dalton—and many more, as life in the second city take a dark and violent turn.