West Africa enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of Nigeria's best-known authors.
“This anthology stands out because of its unique approach to crime and punishment, and its intense focus on the sociological aspects of crime in one of the world’s largest, fastest growing and most complex regions.
Lagos Noir
is a must-read for crime lovers looking for something different to read in a highly saturated market.” —
Brittle Paper
Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with
Brooklyn Noir
. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. Now, West Africa enters the Noir Series arena, meticulously edited by one of Nigeria’s best-known authors.
Brand-new stories by: Chris Abani, Nnedi Okorafor, E.C. Osondu, Jude Dibia, Chika Unigwe, A. Igoni Barrett, Sarah Ladipo Manyika, Adebola Rayo, Onyinye Ihezukwu, Uche Okonkwo, Wale Lawal, ‘Pemi Aguda, and Leye Adenle.