Five anthologies and collections to check out this summer and fall, as selected by the CrimeReads editors
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Virgin Islands Noir, edited by Tiphanie Yanique, Richard Georges
(Akashic, August 4)
“The newest entry in the series, Virgin Islands Noir…presents a strong sense of place in every story, populated by indelible characters and animated by a vividly realized Caribbean ethos . . . offering readers a rich portrait of the Virgin Islands and the people who call them home.”–Guyana Chronicle
Toulouse Noir, edited by Charles-Henri Lavielle
(Akashic, August 4)
The unified themes of the four parts combine to provide both a strong sense of place and a sense of the strong emotional currents running beneath Toulouse’s pink brick. A welcome addition to the Akashic family of noir.– “Kirkus Reviews”
Never Whistle at Night, Part II: Back for Blood, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
(Vintage, August 18)
“Back for Blood is not just a title, it’s a promise. . . . Unforgettable. . . . Editors Hawk and Van Alst showcase a large range of Indigenous horror voices; the result is a captivating, chilling, and menacing anthology that’s perfectly suited for readers of all genres. . . . This is a rare sequel that is better than its predecessor.” –Library Journal
Something Followed Us Home: Tales of Latiné Horror, edited by Cynthia Pelayo
(Primero Sueño, September 22)
“Universally vidid and immersive, these tales are sure to leave horror fans unsettled.”–Publishers Weekly
The Book of the Dead, edited by Jonathan Strahan
(Harper Voyager, October 6)
“There is not a single false note among these 29 stories and poems of dragons collected by Strahan […] With myriad approaches to its subject, this wide-ranging anthology is a treasure trove of wonder.” –Publishers Weekly
