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Offline Chuckster

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Queens Noir -- Anthologies
« on: December 12, 2007, 09:39:54 PM »
Not sure if anyone posted on this yet to be published series of dark stories based in Queens.  From looking at the table of contents, it looks like there will be a story dedicated to Jackson Heights.

http://www.akashicbooks.com/queensnoir.htm

It sounds like it will make an interesting, albeit scary read.  Looking forward to reading it. 
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Re: Queens Noir -- Anthologies
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2007, 10:44:13 PM »
I just got a copy of  this and have read about 4 of the stories so far. They have all been really good.
This is part of a series of Noir from different parts of NYC and different cities.
 
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Re: Queens Noir -- Anthologies
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2007, 08:04:07 PM »
02/02/08  2:30PM       "Queens Noir": Author Talk With Editor Robert Knightly 

Calling all mystery lovers! On the heels of Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx, the borough of Queens enters the chambers of noir in this anthology of finely crafted tales of crime set in the neighborhoods of Queens. Meet editor Robert Knightly and contributing writers Denis Hamill and Kim Sykes at Central Library 1/29; Knightly and contributing writers Shailly Agnihotri, Joseph Guglielmelli, and k.j.a. Wishnia at Jackson Heights 2/2; Knightly and contributing writers Alan Gordon and Megan Abbot

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There will be two events around QUEENS NOIR at the Queens Library (Central & JH branches).
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Re: Queens Noir -- Anthologies
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2007, 08:12:11 PM »
Thanks for posting this info chocopie.  I'm looking forward to reading these stories.
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Re: Queens Noir -- Anthologies
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2008, 05:50:19 PM »

This Times Ledger article has more of a description of the book, plus a more complete schedule of the authors' schedule of appearances.
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Re: Queens Noir -- Anthologies
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2008, 10:44:37 PM »
I love these stories!  As a Queens resident that's familiar with most of the locations covered in the book, I can truly visualize the narrative.  Definitely a fun read for those that enjoy this genre.  So far I've read about 5 of the stories, and I can't wait to read the one dedicated to Jackson Heights.  I hate reading ahead, so I'll just have to be patient.  In the meantime, I've learned to appreciate the literal meaning of the term "die hard fan".  Those that are reading Queens Noir will know what I'm talking about. ;)
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