The Amber Waves of Autumn
(2024)Noir Stories
An anthology of stories edited by David M Olsen
The Amber Waves of Autumn is the third installment in Kelp Journal’s bestselling and award-winning beach noir series. In each collection we include some of the biggest heavyweights in the game with the brightest emerging writers to provide our readers with deft, thrilling, and satisfying noir storytelling.
In this installment we include National Book Award winners, Edgar and Shamus Award winners, and NYT Bestsellers to craft an unforgettable fall reading experience that can’t be missed. Blending styles from literary, to sci-fi, to fantasy, to hard-boiled, this collection will thrill the savviest palates and most discerning connoisseurs. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Contributors include: Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block, Francesca Lia Block, Bev Vincent, Nik Xandir Wolf, Craig Clevenger, Hoda Mallone, Michael Newirth, Ioannis Argiris, Megan Jauregui Eccles, David Zimmerle, Kathryn E. McGee, Leanne Phillips, Sara Marchant, Curtis Ippolito, Jeff Kronenfeld, and Ruthie Marlenee.
Praise for the Kelp Journal Press Noir Series:
“Olsen has masterfully gathered an established crew of writers to maximum effect...A potent assemblage of briskly paced tales that will satisfy mystery and crime noir fans." -Kirkus Reviews
"As each tale contains a compelling feature that makes it shine on its own, THE DARK WAVES OF WINTER is a first-rate anthology for literary short story fans with consistently excellent writing throughout." - 5/5 Stars from Indie Reader
“The Silver Waves of Summer is perfect reading for long, hot days. It was incredibly satisfying and reassuring to read [such] intelligent and thoughtful work. – Amazon review
“This is a truly impressive collection of “surf noir” stories.” -Amazon Review
"A scintillating crackle of unchecked creativity," - LA Magazine
Genre: Mystery
In this installment we include National Book Award winners, Edgar and Shamus Award winners, and NYT Bestsellers to craft an unforgettable fall reading experience that can’t be missed. Blending styles from literary, to sci-fi, to fantasy, to hard-boiled, this collection will thrill the savviest palates and most discerning connoisseurs. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Contributors include: Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block, Francesca Lia Block, Bev Vincent, Nik Xandir Wolf, Craig Clevenger, Hoda Mallone, Michael Newirth, Ioannis Argiris, Megan Jauregui Eccles, David Zimmerle, Kathryn E. McGee, Leanne Phillips, Sara Marchant, Curtis Ippolito, Jeff Kronenfeld, and Ruthie Marlenee.
Praise for the Kelp Journal Press Noir Series:
“Olsen has masterfully gathered an established crew of writers to maximum effect...A potent assemblage of briskly paced tales that will satisfy mystery and crime noir fans." -Kirkus Reviews
"As each tale contains a compelling feature that makes it shine on its own, THE DARK WAVES OF WINTER is a first-rate anthology for literary short story fans with consistently excellent writing throughout." - 5/5 Stars from Indie Reader
“The Silver Waves of Summer is perfect reading for long, hot days. It was incredibly satisfying and reassuring to read [such] intelligent and thoughtful work. – Amazon review
“This is a truly impressive collection of “surf noir” stories.” -Amazon Review
"A scintillating crackle of unchecked creativity," - LA Magazine
Genre: Mystery
Visitors also looked at these books