Marseille Noir

';Navigates the seedy side of Marseille with 14 stories that range from the creepily introspective to the downright brutal.' Publishers Weekly The Akashic Noir series first ventured into France withParis Noirand now moves one step deeper... A crossroads for the people of Europe and the Mediterranean, Marseille is a city that does not discriminate. It embodies the down-and-dirty, tough-guy side of France, but what it lacks in sophistication, it makes up for in spirit. Still, in its shadows lurks a not-so-distant darkness... one that can be found in stories translated from French by David Ball and Nicole Ball and written by: Franois Beaune, Philippe Carrese, Patrick Coulomb, Cedric Fabre, Rene Fregni, Christian Garcin, Salim Hatubou, Rebecca Lighieri, Emmanuel Loi, Marie Neuser, Pia Petersen, Serge Scotto, Minna Sif, and Franois Thomazeau. ';Gritty from east to west, Marseille is the perfect venue for the latest in Akashic's venerable Noir series. While earlier entries in this 70-volume series have sometimes been bleak and atmospheric, this one is all red meat.... Just as Marseille is tailor-made for noir, this dark banquet is tailor-made for noir fans.' Kirkus Reviews ';The stories... are united by vivid and evocative writing, as well as by a distinctive take on the city. Another strong entry in a series that should be required reading for crime fans.' Booklist