Prison Noir, Paperback

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""Reading the fifteen stories in Prison Noir is a sobering experience. Unlike most claimants to that much-abused term, this is the real thing...The power of this collection comes from the voices of these authors, voices suffused with rage (""3 Block From Hell,"" by Bryan K. Palmer), despair (""There Will Be Seeds for Next Year,"" by Zeke Caligiuri), and madness (""Shuffle,"" by Christopher M. Stephen).""--New York Times Book Review ""These are stories that resonate with authenticity and verve and pain and truth. Any collection edited by the National Book Award-winning author Oates (them; Blonde, Rape: A Love Story) deserves attention, but the contributors are deft and confident, and great writers without her imprimatur....Authentic, powerful, visceral, moving, great writing.""--Library Journal, Starred review ""A remarkable anthology of stories written by inmates of correctional institutions across America...Most importantly, this landmark volume amplifies the voices of the incarcerated.""--Publishers Weekly, Starred review One of Book Riot's Must-Read Books from Indie Presses for 2014 ""I gobbled it up. The voice in each piece is authentic...A fascinating read.""--sub Terrain Magazine ""A strong compilation of prison literature, varied, well-written and not always what might be expected.""--Reviewing the Evidence ""No matter what side of the bars you live on, Prison Noir is worth doing time with.""--Killeen Daily Herald ""Readers will soak up every line...There is no doubt that readers from all walks of life, especially those less knowledgeable about life in prison, will appreciate Prison Noir.""--Killer Nashville ""This is a collection of stories that you will want to take your time with, savor, and probably reread a few times.""--Jenn's Review Blog ""There is an intensity and melancholy that shines through these fifteen short stories, all written by prison inmates incarcerated throughout the US, and edited by the inestimable Joyce Carol Oates.""--A Lit Chick ""Affecting, powerfully written