Bringing Back Noir: Why it Never Really Died

Frank Wheeler Jr., John Richter, Mike Dennis, Peter Farris, Robert Downs, and Thomas Kaufman explore why noir continues to resonate with readers. They discuss the genre’s moral complexity, its evolution over time, and the writers and stories fueling its modern resurgence.

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Susan P. Moss leads Mary Adams Belk and Randy Weir in a conversation about planning and participating in successful events from signings to talks and what truly helps move books and build lasting readership.

Bringing Back Noir: Why it Never Really Died

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