Category Archives: Travel Guides
Richmond Noir
David L. Robbins`s `Homework`, a moving account of a brief encounter between a burglar and a teacher, stands head and shoulders above the 14 other tales in Akashic`s solid noir anthology devoted to Richmond, VA. Pir Rothenberg`s `The Rose Red Vial`, among the better of the many recent Poe-inspired stories, features nicely nasty betrayals and
Troubling Love
The pseudonymous Italian author of Days of Abandonment returns with a daughter`s attempt to unlock the mystery of her mother`s death by drowning following years of domestic abuse. Days before her body washed ashore near her hometown of Naples, Amalia called her oldest daughter, Delia, now 45, with shocking news that she was with a
The Fugitive
The Fugitive tells the story of a man falsely accused of a crime in Italy who flees to the French underworld before traveling to a Mexico besieged by guerrilla warfare.
The Lost Sailors
A moving investigation into the human comedy. The men aboard an impounded freighter in the port of Marseilles are divided – should they wait for the money owed them, or accept their fate and look for work on another ship? This may be Captain Abdul Aziz` last commission and he is determined to save his
Between Two Seas
Photographer Hans Neumann travels to southern Italy in search of the light that has long attracted artists. There he meets Giorgio Bellusci, who dreams of rebuilding the South`s most famous inn. The dark secret behind Giorgio`s obsession will change the course of both men`s lives. The first of Abate`s novels to appear in English and
Trinidad Noir
`Trinidad Noir` delivers all the crime readers can expect from Akashic`s Noir Series: murder, kidnapping, rape, drugs, prostitution, theft, extortion and more. Yet, in fictionalising crime in the real settings of Trinidad, acclaimed authors Lawrence Scott, Robert Antoni, Elizabeth Nunez, Ramabai Espinet, Keith Jardim, Tiphanie Yanique, Willi Chen and others, have created a decidedly literary
Manhattan Noir 2 – The Classics
A historically rich collection tracing the roots of Manhattan`s noir, back to Edith Wharton and Stephen Crane, to name but two. Mixing classic noir fiction with dark contemporary tales from bestelling authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, this is a leading light in Akashic`s hugely popular noir series.
Washington DC Noir 2
Pelecanos has established himself as D.C.`s reigning King of Noir, but here he pays tribute to the city`s other great chroniclers of darkness, past and present, including Edward P. Jones, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Richard Wright, among other
Istanbul Noir
A city at once ancient and modern, Istanbul is the quintessential postcard-perfect metropolis. But the alluring vistas can be deceiving, for beneath this veneer as a meeting place of cultures, religions and ethnicities lies a heart of cold-blooded darkness, seething with desire, boiling with vengeance and burning with frustration.
Voyaging With Kids – A Guide To Family Life Afloat
Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat’”this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality.The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced
Rome Noir
Looks beyond the tourist facade of Italy`s capital. This is the real city of Fellini, Pasolini and countless other major artists who devoted their lives to depicting the grandeur and decadence of this ever fascinating metropolis.
Paris Noir
`Paris Noir` takes readers on a ride into the old medieval quarter of Paris with its winding streets, ghosts and secrets buried in history. Not only an homage to the crime fiction genre, `Paris Noir` is also an invitation to some of the best French fiction and offers readers and explosive and poetic cocktail of
Japanese a Language Map
A trip to Japan is fascinating. Its rich culture and ancient traditions are elegant and enchanting. Whether you?re on vacation or traveling on business, you?ll want the local language in your pocket and”JAPANESE a language map” is the answer! This unique guide will cover all your language needs. There?s even a section for the essential
San Francisco Noir 2
Past meets present as Ambrose Bierce, Frank Norris, Mark Twain, Jack London et al present powerful noir short stores based in and around San Francisco. A stellar sequel to the original smash hit noir anthology.
Brooklyn Noir 3 – Nothing But the Truth
Brooklyn Noir is back, this time with a true-crime vengeance. Features brand new true crime stories by: Robert Leuci, Dennis R. Hawkins, Tim McLoughlin, Thomas Adcock, Adam Mansbach, Errol Louis, Denise Buffa, CJ Sullivan, Reed Farrel Coleman, Thane Rosenbaum, Aileen Gallagher, Christopher Musella, Robert Knightly, Jess Korman, Constance Casey, Rosemarie Yu and more. Tim McLoughlin
Delhi Noir
The legendary city of Delhi, India, provides fertile ground for stories of darkness and despair. Brand new stories by: Irwin Allan Sealy, Omair Ahmad, Radhika Jha, Ruchir Joshi, Nalinaksha Bhattacharya, Meera Nair, Siddharth Chowdhury, Mohan Sikka, Palash K. Mehrotra, Hartosh Singh Bal, Hirsh Sawhney, Tabish Khair, Uday Prakash, and Manjula Padmanabhan. The eyes of the
Los Angeles Noir
Of the 17 contributors, bestseller Michael Connelly is most likely to be familiar to a wide audience. Connelly`s `Mulholland Drive`, a nice tribute to the classic noir film `Double Indemnity`, is representative of the quality writing that followers of previous volumes have come to expect. The movie industry, both latter-day and the present, offers a
Wall Street Noir
`Wall Street Noir` collects stories about Wall Street, just beneath the shiny surface, by writers such as John Burdett, Henry Blodget, Jason Starr, David Noonan, Richard Aleas, and Lauren Sanders.
New Orleans Noir
New Orleans has always had a heart of noir.New Orleans is a Third World country in itself, a Latin, African, European (and often amoral) culture trapped in a puritan nation. It`s everyone`s seamy underside, the city where respectable citizens go to get drunk, puke in the gutter, dance on tabletops, and go home with strangers,
Bronx Noir
Bronx Noir presents an anthology of chilling stories, each set in a distinct neighborhood of the Bronx, with contributions by such noted mystery writers as Thomas Adcock, Kevin Baker, Lawrence Block, and Suzanne Chazin.
