Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Yellow | 2007 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 2 | The Murder of Katie Boyle | 2009 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 3 | Detour | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 4 | House Rules | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 5 | The Rainforest Messiah | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 6 | Common Scents | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 7 | Nice Girl Does Noir | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 8 | A Berlin Story | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 9 | Your Sweet Man | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 10 | The Jade Elephant | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 11 | The Last Radical | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 12 | The Whole World is Watching | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 13 | A Winter’s Tale | 2010 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
| 14 | Dumber Than Dirt | 2013 | Libby Fischer Hellmann | Buy |
Nice Girl Does Noir is a short crime fiction collection by Libby Fischer Hellmann that brings together stories published across various anthologies and magazines. The collection features both familiar characters from her novel series and standalone pieces that showcase different corners of the crime fiction genre. The title nods to Hellmann’s reputation for writing about ordinary people caught up in dark circumstances.
The stories range from Chicago-set pieces featuring Ellie Foreman and Georgia Davis to tales set in other times and places. Originally published in two separate volumes, the stories were later combined into a single collection. The writing moves between noir, suspense, and traditional mystery, reflecting the range of Hellmann’s interests within crime fiction.