The 25th Anniversary Edition of The Secret Life of Colours, Bestselling novelist Steven Savile’s debut novel. Gabriel Rush snaps a photo of a beautiful hooker and is stunned when it develops. On her cheek is the mysterious mark of the Trinity, a mark not present to the naked eye…the same mark scarring mutilated corpses all over New York City. He races to save her, but instead finds himself racing against time to save his future, the woman he loves, and- when the killer is revealed to… Read More

Agatha Christie’s The Mystery of the Blue Train opens with an irresistible setup: a luxurious train ride, a glamorous heiress, a stolen jewel, and a brutal murder. This classic Hercule Poirot mystery plunges readers into a thrilling European adventure, blending high society intrigue with Poirot’s sharp wit and unmatched detective abilities.
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In The Man in the Brown Suit, Agatha Christie introduces readers to Anne Beddingfeld, an adventurous young woman whose curiosity leads her into a thrilling world of murder, mystery, and intrigue. After witnessing a man die in a train station, Anne finds herself entangled in a dangerous chase for answers, fueled by a fierce determination to uncover the truth. As she dons her detective hat, readers are drawn into a fast-paced narrative filled with unexpected twists and charismatic characters.
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In The Big Four, Agatha Christie plunges Hercule Poirot into a world of international intrigue, pitting him against a mysterious and powerful criminal syndicate bent on global domination. Unlike the usual small-town murder mysteries, this novel ups the stakes, as Poirot faces four of the most dangerous adversaries he’s ever encountered. With high-stakes espionage, relentless action, and a sinister conspiracy spanning continents, Christie takes readers on a fast-paced, suspense-filled ride … Read More

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is one of Agatha Christie’s most famous and groundbreaking mysteries. The story follows Hercule Poirot as he investigates the murder of Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy man found dead in his study under suspicious circumstances.
 
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The Secret Adversary introduces the dynamic duo Tommy and Tuppence, two young adventurers who become accidental detectives. Set in post-World War I England, the novel follows their thrilling investigation into the disappearance of a woman with a secret that could destabilize the government.
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The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie plunges readers into an intriguing mystery filled with suspense, deception, and unexpected twists. Set in the picturesque French countryside, this novel introduces Hercule Poirot as he tackles one of his most challenging cases yet. A mysterious letter urgently calls the detective to France, only for him to arrive too late—the man who reached out is found dead, murdered under baffling circumstances. Poirot must navigate conflicting testimonies, hidden … Read More

Cleveland Noir joins Columbus Noir as the Akashic Noir Series continues its tour of Ohio, and navigates the dregs of the North Shore
“The noir stories in this volume hit all these same notes, and their geographies reflect the history of the city and its politics, its laws, poverty, alienation, racism, crime, and violence.”
Featuring brand-new stories from: Paula McLain, Jill Bialosky, Thrity Umrigar, Michael Ruhlman, Daniel Stashower, D.M. Pulley, J.D. Belcher, Alex DiFrancesco, Miesha W… Read More

An expanded edition—with brand-new stories added to the fourth printing of this best-selling Noir Series installment. Here, the unseemly underside of Minneapolis/St. Paul is revealed like never before.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: John Jodzio, Tom Kaczynski, Peter Schilling Jr., David Housewright, St… Read More

Tampa Bay joins Miami in representing the (alleged) Sunshine State in the Noir Series arena.
Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct location within the geographic area of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Michael Connelly, Lori Roy, Ace Atkins, Karen Brown, Tim Dorsey, Lisa Unger, Sterling Watson, Luis Castillo, Sarah Gerard, Danny López, Ladee Hubbard, Ga… Read More

Explore the dark, rainy underbelly of one of America’s most beautiful but enigmatic cities.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Gigi Little, Justin Hocking, Christopher Bolton, Jess Walter, Monica Drake, Jamie S. Rich (illustrated by Joëlle Jones), Dan DeWeese, Zoe Trope, Luciana Lopez, Karen Karbo, Bill C… Read More

Palm Springs now joins Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley in California’s Noir Series arena.
Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city.
Brand-new stories by: T. Jefferson Parker, Janet Fitch, Eric Beetner, Kelly Shire, Tod Goldberg, Michael Craft, Barbara DeMarco-B… Read More

You may be disturbed—or possibly titillated—to discover what can happen once you cross the Orange Curtain . . .
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Susan Straight, Robert S. Levinson, Rob Roberge, Nathan Walpow, Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, Dan Duling, Mary Castillo, Lawrence Maddox, Dick Lochte, Robert Ward,… Read More

Los Angeles Noir brings you tales of crime and passion and betrayal from some of the most innovative and celebrated writers working today.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Michael Connelly, Janet Fitch, Susan Straight, Héctor Tobar, Patt Morrison, Emory Holmes II, Robert Ferrigno, Gary Phillips, Christo… Read More

In this chilling portrait of America’s Sin City, lady luck is just as likely to dispense cold hard cash as a cold-hearted killing.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: John O’Brien, David Corbett, Scott Phillips, Nora Pierce, Tod Goldberg, Bliss Esposito, Felicia Campbell, Jaq Greenspon, José Skinner, P… Read More

Scandinavian writing has come to dominate the global crime-fiction landscape, and this volume offers a delicious, devious sampling of why.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Naja Marie Aidt, Jonas T. Bengtsson, Helle Helle, Christian Dorph & Simon Pasternak, Susanne Staun, Lene Kaaberbøl & Agente F… Read More

Malice and mayhem simmer beneath the surface of one of America’s favorite vacation areas.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: William Hastings, Elyssa East, Dana Cameron, Paul Tremblay, Adam Mansbach, Seth Greenland, Lizzie Skurnick, David L. Ulin, Kaylie Jones, Fred G. Leebron, Ben Greenman, Dave Zeltserma… Read More

This much-anticipated and long-overdue installment in Akashic’s Noir Series reveals many sides of Atlanta only known to its residents.
Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. This much-anticipated and long-overdue installment in Akashic’s Noir Series reveals many sides of Atlanta known only to its res… Read More

Dennis Lehane steps up to the plate as editor and presents a scintillating collection of deep, dark fiction.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Dennis Lehane, Stewart O’Nan, Patricia Powell, John Dufresne, Lynne Heitman, Don Lee, Russ Aborn, J. Itabari Njeri, Jim Fusilli, Brendan DuBois, and Dana Cameron.… Read More

Austin joins Dallas and Houston in Akashic’s deep dive into the Lone Star State’s darkest dimensions
Featuring brand-new stories from: Gabino Iglesias, Ace Atkins, Amanda Moore, Jeff Abbott, Scott Montgomery, Richard Z. Santos, Alexandra Burt, Lee Thomas, Miriam Kuznets, Jacob Grovey, Chaitali Sen, Molly Odintz, Amy Gentry, and Andrew Hilbert.
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Alabama joins Mississippi as fertile Deep South soil for the Noir Series.
Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct location within the geographic area of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Ace Atkins, Tom Franklin, Anita Miller Garner, Suzanne Hudson, Kirk Curnutt, Wendy Reed, Carolyn Haines, Anthony Grooms, Michelle Richmond, Winston Groom, Ravi Howard, Thom … Read More