Helsinki Noir (Akashic Noir)

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Synopsis
&“The 14 stories in this Akashic noir anthology provide a bizarre and gruesome window into this outwardly tranquil and snow-covered city of Helsinki.&”—Publishers Weekly In Akashic Books&’s acclaimed series of original noir anthologies, each book comprises all new stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Now, the spotlight is on Finland and its southern capital of Helsinki, a city &“synonymous with noir. There is a darkness in the Finnish soul, perhaps echoing the country&’s long winter nights, that lends itself to tales of horror and degenerate behavior&” (Reviewing the Evidence). This anthology features brand-new stories by Leena Lehtolainen, Johanna Holmström, James Thompson, Antti Tuomainen, Jesse Itkonen, Joe L. Murr, Jukka Petäjä, Tapani Bagge, Pekka Hiltunen, Teemu Käskinen, Tuomas Lius, Riikka Ala-Harja, Karo Hämäläinen, and Jarkko Sipila. &“True fans of the macabre will enjoy some of the more disturbing tales, such as Jukka Petäjä&’s &‘Snowy Sarcophagus,&’ in which the bodies of two women are discovered preserved in life-size snowmen, and Antti Tuomainen&’s &‘The Script,&’ which is told from the point of view of a Finnish film and television producer who also happens to be a serial rapist . . . Readers should be prepared to keep the lights on at night after finishing this unnerving collection.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Every story is atmospheric . . . and every one has a neat sting at the end . . . The best and blackest in the noir series yet, and a treat for short story fans. Highly recommended.&”—promotingcrime.blogspot.com
Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
280 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781617753268
Related ISBNs:
9781617752414
Publisher:
Akashic Books
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Akashic Books
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
James Thompson

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