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

Interesting how the writers wrote back in their time. They were light years ahead of their time. I can see how their style is imitated in today's literature.

Half the stories are pretty good, half aren't. I read the library's copy then bought my own. The good stories redeem it.

excellent

I have purchased & read other big books like this that Otto Penzler edited & thoroughly enjoyed reading them. Short stories offer an enjoyable quick read plus the satisfaction of a solved mystery. I am a fan of Otto Penzler, the collector & bookstore owner. This book was good & I can recommend it to mystery fans. However, the erotic, profane language, while appropriate to the storyline was an unacceptable distraction.

Another take on a classic , whatever you may think , the 'black' experience counts an awful damn lot , especially when its put into such prose as this !