Noir fatale: The dark side of science fiction and fantasy

NEW SCIENCE FICTION, URBAN FANTASY, AND MYSTERY STORIES WITH A NOIR THEME FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHORS LAURELL K. HAMILTON delivering an Anita Blake series story, LARRY CORREIA, penning a Grimnoiir series adventure, an original Honor Harrington series tale from DAVID WEBER, AND MORE.The silky note of a saxophone. The echoes of a woman’s high heels down a deserted asphalt street. Steam rising from city vents to cloud the street-lit air. A man with a gun. A dame with a problem...NOIR. From the pulpy pages of Black Mask Magazine in the 1920s and 30s, through the film noir era of the 1940s, to today, noir fiction has lured many a reader and movie-goer away from the light and into the dark underbelly of society. Names such as Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, and James M. Cain; titles like The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon, The Postman Always Rings Twice... these have inhabited our collective consciousness for decades. Humanity, it seems, loves the dark. And within the dark, one figure stands out: that of the femme fatale.Here then, Noir Fatale an anthology containing the full spectrum of noir fiction, each incorporating the compelling femme fatale character archetype. From straightforward hardboiled detective story to dark urban fantasy to the dirty secrets of futuristic science fiction—all with a hard, gritty feel. As Raymond Chandler said, “Down these mean streets, a man must walk who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid.” Because, as these stories prove, doing the right thing doesn’t necessarily mean you get the big bucks or the girl. But you do the right thing anyway.All new stories by:Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Laurell K. Hamilton, David Weber, Sarah A. Hoyt, Robert Buettner, Alistair Kimble, Griffin Barber, Michael Massa, Christopher L. Smith, Michael Ferguson, Hinkley Correia, Patrick Tracy, Steve DiamondLaurell K. Hamilton - Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter 26.7? - Sweet Seduction "Rowe is a paranormal star!" ~J.R. Wardlt;brgt;lt;brgt; Six hundred years ago, Elijah Ross was tortured into insanity and thrust into a mental hell that no living creature has ever survived...except him. lt;brgt;lt;brgt; Now, that ancient evil is back, and it is far more deadly. Elijah is all that stands between it and the destruction of all of humanity, but each step he takes drags him ruthlessly back into the nightmare that once consumed him.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; Elijah's only chance is Ana Matthews, whose sensual kisses and passionate fire thrust hope and light into his blackened heart and fragmented mind. But Ana's deadly past could be the final trigger for Elijah's descent into irretrievable madness and the destruction of his soul, humanity and what is left of his heart.lt;brgt;lt;brgt; All books in the Order of the Blade series can be read as stand-alones and in any order. lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "It had so much action and suspense that it kept me on the edge biting my nails. Kudos to the author for such a great imagination!! I love books where I can't predict the ending!!! You have to read this series!!!!" ~artemis2u (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "I can't read this series enough. Each book is like the best love story ever told." ~Amazon Reviewlt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "Incredible story!" ~Amazon Review ????? "Sigh amp; swoon.. Each time I reread these books, it only gets better. Love love love." ~Stephanie G (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "Omg. Pulls you in and keeps you there in the moment throughout the entire book. The amazing writing skills this author has are unparalleled." ~RKK321 (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "Sexy, lustful, imaginative, creative and heartfelt. The Order of the Blade series has it all." ~Mytime (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "Elijah and Ana's story grabbed me from the beginning and I stopped only twice, once to pick-up food then to buy the rest of the books! Now ten of four in the am I had to let you know. Ms. Rowers writing style and rhythm keep the reader engaged to the exclusion of all else. I was enthralled!" ~ nyrican4t-A-Bibliophile (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "The whole series is just breathtaking." ~Amazon Reviewlt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "I found myself walking through the house with my kindle, rapidly turning pages to see what would happen next, oblivious to my own world." ~Denise K (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "Love this series. After reading the first book, I bought all the rest!!! Absolutely loved them!" ~cccmmmsss (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ????? "HBO should be taking a strong look at the series that could bank them $$$$ for years in this story." ~Annettepj (Amazon Review)lt;brgt;lt;brgt; ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the 2018 winner of the RITA#174; Award for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee. She is also a 2021 Vivian#174; Award nominee. For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit her on the web at www.stephanierowe.com. Rowe Is A Paranormal Star! ~j.r. Ward Six Hundred Years Ago, Elijah Ross Was Tortured Into Insanity And Thrust Into A Mental Hell That No Living Creature Has Ever Survived...except Him. Now, That Ancient Evil Is Back, And It Is Far More Deadly. Elijah Is All That Stands Between It And The Destruction Of All Of Humanity, But Each Step He Takes Drags Him Ruthlessly Back Into The Nightmare That Once Consumed Him. Elijah's Only Chance Is Ana Matthews, Whose Sensual Kisses And Passionate Fire Thrust Hope And Light Into His Blackened Heart And Fragmented Mind. But Ana’s Deadly Past Could Be The Final Trigger For Elijah's Descent Into Irretrievable Madness And The Destruction Of His Soul, Humanity And What Is Left Of His Heart. Darkness Surrendered, In My Opinion Is The Best Novel Of The Series Thus Far...darkness Surrendered Drew Me So Deeply Into The Story That I Felt Ana And Elijah's Emotions As If They Were My Own...they Completely Engulfed Me In Their Story...ingenious Plot Turns And Edge Of Your Seat Suspense...make Darkness Surrendered One Of The Best Novels I Have Read In Years. I Absolutely Could Not Put Darkness Surrendered Down. I Cried, I Laughed, I Cursed And I Plotted Ways To Torture Stephanie Rowe If She Didn't Give Me The Ending That I Wanted. Don't Miss Out On The Adventure That Is Darkness Surrendered! ~tamara Hoffa, Sizzling Hot Book Reviews Book Three Of The Order Of The Blades Series Is...superbly Original And Excellent...the Passion, Struggle And The Depth Of Emotion That Ana And Elijah Face Is So Brutal, Yet Is Also Pretty Awe Inspiring. I Was Swept Away By Stephanie's Depth Of Character Detail And Emotion...i Absolutely Loved The Roller-coaster That Stephanie, Ana And Elijah Took Me On. ~becky Johnson, Bex 'n' Books Books In The Order Of The Blade Series: Darkness Awakened Darkness Seduced Darkness Surrendered Forever In Darkness Darkness Reborn Darkness Arisen Darkness Unleashed Inferno Of Darkness Darkness Possessed Shadows Of Darkness Hunt The Darkness Darkness Revealed (coming Soon!) Author Bio: New York Times And Usa Today Bestselling Author Stephanie Rowe Is The 2018 Winner And A Five-time Nominee For The Rita® Award, The Highest Award In Romance Fiction. She Has More Than Fifty Published Novels. NEW SCIENCE FICTION, URBAN FANTASY, AND MYSTERY STORIES WITH A NOIR THEME FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHORS LAURELL K. HAMILTON delivering an Anita Blake series story, LARRY CORREIA, penning a Grimnoiir series adventure, an original Honor Harrington series tale from DAVID WEBER, AND MORE. The silky note of a saxophone. The echoes of a woman’s high heels down a deserted asphalt street. Steam rising from city vents to cloud the street-lit air. A man with a gun. A dame with a problem... NOIR. From the pulpy pages of Black Mask Magazine in the 1920s and 30s, through the film noir era of the 1940s, to today, noir fiction has lured many a reader and movie-goer away from the light and into the dark underbelly of society. Names such as Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, and James M. Cain; titles like The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon, The Postman Always Rings Twice... these have inhabited our collective consciousness for decades. Humanity, it seems, loves the dark. And within the dark, one figure stands out: that of the femme fatale. Here then, Noir Fatale an anthology containing the full spectrum of noir fiction, each incorporating the compelling femme fatale character archetype. From straightforward hardboiled detective story to dark urban fantasy to the dirty secrets of futuristic science fiction—all with a hard, gritty feel. As Raymond Chandler said, “Down these mean streets, a man must walk who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid.” Because, as these stories prove, doing the right thing doesn’t necessarily mean you get the big bucks or the girl. But you do the right thing anyway. All new stories by Larry Correia Kacey Ezell Laurell K. Hamilton David Weber Sarah A. Hoyt Robert Buettner Alistair Kimble Griffin Barber Michael Massa Christopher L. Smith and Michael Ferguson Hinkley Correia Patrick Tracy Steve Diamond Six hundred years ago, Elijah Ross was tortured into insanity and thrust into a mental hell that no living creature has ever survived ... except him. Now, that ancient evil is back, and it is far more deadly. Elijah is all that stands between it and the destruction of all of humanity, but each step he takes drags him ruthlessly back into the nightmare that once consumed him. Elijah's only chance is Ana Matthews, whose sensual kisses and passionate fire thrust hope and light into his blackened heart and fragmented mind. But Ana's deadly past could be the final trigger for Elijah's descent into irretrievable madness and the destruction of his soul, humanity and what is left of his heart. Although the Order of the Blade is a connected series, all books can be read as stand-alones and in any order. Books in the Order of the Blade series in chronological order: Darkness Awakened; Darkness Seduced; Darkness Surrendered; Forever in Darkness; Darkness Reborn; Darkness Arisen; Darkness Unleashed; Inferno of Darkness; Darkness Possessed; Shadows of Darkness; Hunt the Darkness; Darkness Revealed (Coming Soon!) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than forty-five novels, and she's a four-time nominee for the RITA award, the highest award in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances. For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit her on the web at www.stephanierowe.com. Author's Note: This novel is approximately 400 pages and there excerpts from other books by the author in the back of the book "The silky note of a saxophone. The echoes of a woman's high heels down a deserted sidewalk. A man with a gun. A dame with a problem. Here is an anthology containing the full spectrum of noir fiction, each incorporating the compelling femme fatale character archetype. From straightforward hardboiled detective story to dark urban fantasy to the dirty secrets of futuristic science fiction. Stories by Larry Correia, Laurell K. Hamilton, David Weber, Kacey Ezell and more"-- Provided by publisher