Brit Noir: The Pocket Essential Guide to British Crime Fiction, Film & TV - Softcover

"Unsurprisingly Barry Forshaw's Brit Noir is a wonderful reference book that any self-respecting and serious connoisseur of crime fiction needs to have on their book-shelf." --Shots

"A must-have for crime fans: for reminding yourself about old favourites, for finding new authors." --Mystery People

"This book, like its predecessors, is designed as a connoisseur's sampler, with Forshaw suggesting specific works by each writer that will expand your understanding of the field as a whole." --The Rap Sheet

"A treasure trove of a read... the perfect reading companion for all those who love the crime fiction genre." --Crime Thriller Girl

"Funny, analytical and always interesting, Forshaw has created that rare thing: an extremely readable and informative reference guide." --Catholic Herald

"Despite the fact that I've soaked myself in fictional crime over the years, he's highlighted plenty that was unfamiliar to me [...] very glad indeed to have a copy of this short and snappy book on my shelves." --Do You Write Under Your Own Name

All major living writers, new and established, are covered and the characteristics of their different styles of writing are considered. The writers are also mapped across all regions of England as well as Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Brit Noir offers unique, lively insight and, not solely confined to British crime fiction novels, it also celebrates the new golden age of British crime drama and popular television programs such as Sherlock and Broadchurch.