South Central Noir

✍ Scribed by Gary Phillips

• Book ID: 112254040
• Publisher: Akashic Books
• Tongue: en-US
• Weight: 1 MB
• Category: Fiction
• ISBN-13: 9781636140667

✦ Synopsis

The Akashic Noir Series' forensic study of Southern California sharpens its focus on one of Los Angeles's most recognized neighborhoods.

"South Central Noir , edited by Gary Phillips, is a remarkable anthology of fourteen original tales set in South Central Los Angeles. The stories are vivid, atmospheric, thought-provoking, and entertaining with angry a dud from the first page to the last."
--Mystery Scene Magazine

"The 14 tales in this strong entry in Akashic's noir series focus on the robust past and present of one of the most notorious areas not just in Southern California but the country . . . Phillips and his contributors dig deep, presenting a rich tapestry of stories varied in tone and perspective."
--Publishers Weekly

"Editor Phillips packs 33 square miles of one of Los Angeles' most iconic neighborhoods into 14 compact stories . . . These stories offer a strong sense of their community, covering...