Noir fiction (or roman noir) is a subgenre of crime fiction. Noir denotes a marked darkness in theme and subject matter, generally featuring a disturbing mixture of sex and violence. [1]

Jun 12, 2017 · Here are 50 noir books in no particular order that any fan of detective fiction should have on their shelves—and if you’re not familiar with the label, any one of these would be the ideal introduction to the genre. Thompson’s story of a small-town deputy sheriff is one of the most chilling depictions of a sociopath ever committed to paper.

Jul 24, 2017 · With nearly 400 different noir books, we assembled enough shadowed mysteries books to read one a day for more than a year. Below you will find both fiction as well as non-fiction books about the genera.

Jan 27, 2022 · Hardboiled crime stories and detective antiheroes help define classic noir fiction, a genre of mystery writing that takes a grim view of the human condition. Learn more about both classic and contemporary noir fiction and tips for writing noir novels of your own.

Noir fiction is a name given to a mode of crime fiction which can be regarded as a subset of the hardboiled style. In this sub-genre, the protagonist is usually not a detective, but instead either a victim, a suspect, or a perpetrator.

May 18, 2016 · The Mystery: as I’ve already said, you don’t need to have a private eye or a world-weary police officer investigating a murder, but these staples still work as an easy way to insert a mystery.

Nov 9, 2016 · I’ve used a fairly broad definition of noir, including anything with the right atmosphere, whether or not it would typically be shelved in noir; there are books that are more likely to be found in thriller, mystery, crime, horror, and even space opera.

Noir mysteries, just like cozies or thrillers or any other kind of mystery, have their own distinct feel. If you’re in the mood for gritty stories with morally dubious protagonists, or if you’re feeling nostalgic for classic detective stories, these six noir mysteries will hit the spot.

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Jan 14, 2015 · The Noir Mystery MEGAPACK™ presents 25 modern and classic noir (and noir-inspired) and hardboiled tales by writers new and old. Included are: A RIDE FOR MR. TWO-BY-FOUR, by Bruno Fischer.