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Kingston Noir

Series: Akashic Noir Series
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Kingston Noir is a gripping anthology set in the vibrant yet gritty streets of Kingston, Jamaica. This crime and thriller collection features stories from multiple authors, each weaving tales of mystery, danger, and the darker sides of human nature. The book immerses readers in the island's unique cultural backdrop, filled with intrigue and unexpected twists.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by gritty tales from Jamaica's capital city, as it delves into the underworld with a collection of stories filled with suspense and thrilling twists. This crime anthology offers a unique cultural perspective, combining local flavour with unpredictable plots, perfect for fans of noir fiction who enjoy immersive narratives and complex characters.

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Following in the Caribbean footsteps of Haiti Noir and Trinidad, now come dark stories from Jamaica's capital city. Kingston, Jamaica, is a noir city by any standard, literary or real-world. This knock-out cast of highly revered authors do malevolent justice to the rough and rugged tropical terrain.

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Kingston Noir presents a vivid portrayal of Kingston, a city of fascinating beauty juxtaposed with startling poverty. Nestled around one of the world's largest and greyest harbours and framed by low green hills, this vibrant city of over a million inhabitants prides itself on its farm-to-table ganja culture.

Kingston was founded by survivors of a catastrophic quake that submerged a pirate town. What can one expect from such a city? The ghettos of Kingston have been the birthplace of influential cultural movements and genres such as ska, reggae, hip hop, dancehall, and Rastafarianism.

With over 500 murders annually for the last 20 years, Kingston has aptly earned the nickname 'Killsome'. The city's raw energy and stark realities served as inspiration for Marley's iconic "Concrete Jungle".

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    Kingston Noir presents a vivid portrayal of Kingston, a city of fascinating beauty juxtaposed with startling poverty. Nestled around one of the world's largest and greyest harbours and framed by low green hills, this vibrant city of over a million inhabitants prides itself on its farm-to-table ganja culture. Kingston was founded by survivors of a catastrophic quake that submerged a...
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Kingston Noir is lauded for its deep dive into the heart of Jamaica, offering a pure and rich depiction of its noir elements. The collection is praised for its eclectic and gritty storytelling, capturing the imagination with its artistic and timeless realism. Edited by Colin Channer, the stories successfully convey the unsettling effects of urban violence in Jamaica, providing a unique and compelling glimpse into Kingston rarely seen in fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781617750748

Publisher: Akashic Books,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Akashic Books,U.S.

Contributors:

  • Edited by Colin Channer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 316g

Pages: 288

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Akashic Noir Series

About the Author

COLIN CHANNER was born in Jamaica to a pharmacist and cop. Junot DΓ­az calls him "one of the Caribbean Diaspora's finest writers." His poems have appeared in Prairie Schooner, Harvard Review, the Common, and Renaissance Noire, among other places. Channer has served as Newhouse Professor in Creative Writing at Wellesley College and Fannie Hurst Writer in Residence at Brandeis University. His many books of prose include the novella The Girl with the Golden Shoes, "a very moving and mesmerizing journey" in the words of Edwidge Danticat. He won the Silver Musgrave Medal in Literature in 2010 and currently lives in New England. Providential is his first poetry book.

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