A review by pdxpiney
Black Noir: Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction by African-American Writers by

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Wide variety of voices and time periods represented, with strong writing throughout. Reading many of these award-winning authors for the first time and very impressed. The standout story for me was “On Saturday the Siren Sounds at Noon” by Ann Petry (1943).