Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Taste of Noir | 2014 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
A Taste of Noir is a 2014 collection from Libby Fischer Hellmann that brings together a selection of her short crime fiction. The book offers a concentrated look at Hellmann’s range as a short story writer, pulling from the noir and mystery traditions that define her longer work.
For readers unfamiliar with Hellmann’s novels, this collection provides a compact introduction to her writing style and her ability to create tension in a compressed format. The stories reflect her Chicago roots and her interest in characters navigating morally complicated situations.