Denver enters the Noir Series arena with a wide range of mile-high misgivings and perils.Denver has a dark side. And more than a dozen local authors are telling you all about it . . . Together, inDenver Noir, these authors pen a diverse look at the underside of Denver.Denver PostThis anthology of short fictional crime and suspense stories written by 14 local authors and edited by Cynthia Swanson tells hair-raising, spine-tingling tales set in Denvers unique neighborhoods. Follow felons down Colfax, solve a murder mystery and root for runaways as you flip through the pages, but be warnedthe books final words may haunt you even after you turn out the lights.Denver Life MagazineDenver Noirpresents an impressive range of perspectives and observations. Between the writers and their characters, youll encounter dozens of distinct and compelling relationships with this place. Maybe youll start to see our cityand even yourselfin new ways.Denver North StarSwanson takes the editorial reign for the Denver book, which features 14 contributions . . . There isnt a clinker in the bunch . . . Youll find a treasure trove of mystery short stories in Denver Noir.BookGasmBrand-new stories by: Peter Heller, Barbara Nickless, Cynthia Swanson, Mario Acevedo, Francelia Belton, R. Alan Brooks, D.L. Cordero, Amy Drayer, Twanna LaTrice Hill, Manuel Ramos, Mark Stevens, Mathangi Subramanian, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, and Erika T. Wurth.From the Introduction by Cynthia Swanson:Even a city that boasts three hundred days of sunshine a year has its sudden, often violent stormsand writers have long taken advantage of that metaphor. Renowned authors Katherine Anne Porter, Jack Kerouac, Stephen King, Rex Burns, Robert Greer, Michael Connelly, and Kali Fajardo-Anstineamong many othershave brilliantly portrayed this picturesque but often merciless city. Today, Denver is home to a thriving literary scene, with writers of all stripes finding inspiration in its people and streets. The authors and stories featured in Denver Noir are no exception...Editing Denver Noir, working with this talented group of writers, has been one of the highlights of my career. Fans of noir and Denver devotees alike, I invite you into this journey of our Mile High City, our home beside the mountains, our capital of sunshine and darkness, optimism and anguish.
