FREE E-BOOK: Download Long Island Noir for free through Sunday, July 12!

Download a copy of Long Island Noir — edited by Kaylie Jones, and featuring the story “Gateway to the Stars” by Matthew McGevna — for absolutely free through Sunday, July 12!

“The Confession” by Murray Stone

Nothing much happens around Sylvan Lake as a rule—maybe a fight breaks out at the Agricultural Society dance, or the institution of marriage is combined with booze or drugs or guns. So of course the Edmonton and Calgary papers are saying that Lillian’s death is beyond the investigative powers of my rural RCMP detachment and me. Well, maybe so. I don’t know . . .

“Fresh Fish” by Matthew J. Hockey

“Nothing stops the bid,” Uncle Taeng said as he shoveled the squirming baby octopus into his mouth. “Nothing. If we don’t bid, Seoul doesn’t eat . . .”

“Falling Asleep” by Joseph C. Grantham

Philip buys an ounce of smack. Craig and I don’t even know what smack is until he brings it over—we thought it might have been food . . .

From the Notebooks of Matthew McGevna, author of Little Beasts

To celebrate the release of Little Beasts — the latest release from Akashic’s Kaylie Jones Books imprint — we’re pleased to feature a peek at author Matthew McGevna’s handwritten first draft of the novel.

SALE: Boston Noir & Boston Noir 2: The Complete Set e-book bundle available now!

Get all twenty-five stories from Dennis Lehane’s Boston Noir and Boston Noir 2: The Classics in a single digital edition for only $15.99.

Lost Canyon Receives STARRED Review from Booklist!

We’re thrilled for author Nina Revoyr! Click to read the full review.

“The Blackout” by Brandon Dutton

Where the f**k am I?

My eyes snapped open and scanned the inside of a run-down apartment. Brown stains covered the couch like leprosy, and the living room looked like it had been robbed . . .