Miami Noir

I do not consider myself a short story person. I prefer to get engrossed in a novel and savor the anticipation of returning each time I put it down, and ruing the day I finish it. I mainly bought this book as a means to discover new authors and quickly sample their style and talent. After finishing this book, I have rediscovered the enjoyment of the short story, and have ordered additional anthologies in other genres. I haven't lost my love of the novel, but rather I have rekindled my appreciation for this alternative form.

Excellent book containing short stories or essays. Easy read and very realistic as I once lived in the Miami area. Recommend.

This is a great series of noir shorts and I'm having fun working my way through the cities. The Miami installment doesn't disappoint, with sixteen fantastic authors evoking the tropical atmosphere that seems to get many folks into trouble of a particular kind. The editors have done a wonderful job finding stories that show all the cross-sections of Miami life, as well as having unique voices and narrators. I would definitely check out the Los Angeles installment of the series, but if you're looking for more Florida crime, grab the new Don Bruns novel, Stuff to Die For. He also wrote South Beach Shakedown which is a lot of fun as well.

This is one fantastic collection of stories that I highly recommend. The publisher has breathed new life into the short story genre by providing a fresh venue for this beleaguered form of fiction. All the stories were great. I particularly enjoyed those by Jim Hall, John Dufresne and Anthony Gagliano whose story "Blown Away" tells the story of a school teacher and a traumatized police officer in the wake of Hurricane Andrew. Lana Callen