Akashic Noir books in order

Reading order

The Akashic Noir series is one of the longest-running anthology projects in crime fiction. Launched with Brooklyn Noir in 2004 by Akashic Books, the series pairs cities with local authors who write original noir stories set in specific neighborhoods. The format has expanded from American cities to locations across the globe, with entries covering everywhere from São Paulo to Nairobi.

Each volume is edited by a writer with deep ties to the featured city. The stories tend to focus on crime, moral ambiguity, and the grittier aspects of urban life. With well over a hundred entries published since the early 2000s, the series continues to add new cities to its roster.