Noir Nation: International Crime Fiction books in order

Noir Nation: International Crime Fiction is a seven-issue literary journal series edited by Jonathan Sturak, published between 2011 and 2019, featuring international crime writing with themed issues.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Noir NationNo. 1 2011 Jonathan Sturak Buy
2 Noir Nation No. 2 2012 Jonathan Sturak Buy
3 Noir Nation No. 3: The India Issue 2013 Jonathan Sturak Buy
4 Noir Nation No. 4: The Canada Issue 2014 Jonathan Sturak Buy
5 Noir Nation No. 5: Jihad and its Metaphors 2014 Jonathan Sturak Buy
6 Noir Nation No. 6: The Jazz Issue 2017 Jonathan Sturak Buy
7 Noir Nation No. 7: 1st Golden Fedora Poetry Prize 2019 Jonathan Sturak Buy

Noir Nation: International Crime Fiction ran for seven issues between 2011 and 2019, each curated by Jonathan Sturak around a specific theme or geographic focus. The series brought together international crime writers, with issues dedicated to regions like India and Canada, and thematic explorations of jihad, jazz, and crime poetry.

The journal earned a reputation for broadening the conversation around noir and crime fiction beyond its traditional Anglo-American base. The seventh and final issue, published in 2019, centered on the 1st Golden Fedora Poetry Prize, closing the series on a literary note.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Noir Nation: International Crime Fiction series?

There are seven books in the Noir Nation: International Crime Fiction series, published between 2011 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Noir Nation: International Crime Fiction series?

The first book in the Noir Nation: International Crime Fiction series is Noir NationNo. 1, published in 2011.

What themes do the Noir Nation issues cover?

Each issue focuses on a different theme or region, including the India Issue (No. 3), the Canada Issue (No. 4), Jihad and its Metaphors (No. 5), the Jazz Issue (No. 6), and the 1st Golden Fedora Poetry Prize (No. 7).

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