Crime Ink

<p><strong>Prepare for intrigue suspense and unforgettable twists in this groundbreaking anthology of queer crime fiction.</strong></p><br><p>In 2023 crime fiction anthologies featured 517 stories across 30 titles--but shockingly fewer than 1 percent were penned by LGBTQ+ writers. <em>Crime Ink: Iconic (An Anthology of Crime Fiction Inspired by Famous Queer Icons)</em> is a resounding response to this glaring disparity offering a vibrant collection of stories by and about queer authors and characters.</p><br><p>Drawing inspiration from queer icons--James Baldwin Oscar Wilde Candy Darling Radclyffe Hall Babadook Megan Rapinoe Laverne Cox Dolly Parton Vita Sackville-West and many more--these tales span the rich spectrum of crime fiction from cozy mysteries and whodunits to noir psychological thrillers and police procedurals. Each story is a testament to the depth ingenuity and thrilling originality of queer voices in the genre.</p><br><p>This anthology showcases an incredible array of talent including <em>New York Times</em> Best Crime Novels of 2024 honorees Margot Douaihy Robyn Gigl John Copenhaver and Katrina Carrasco; Lambda Literary winners Ann Aptaker Greg Herren Ann McMan and J.M. Redmann; and other celebrated writers like Cheryl Head Penny Mickelbury Christa Faust Jeffrey Marks and Kelly J. Ford. But that's not all--this collection also includes many more decorated and emerging voices ensuring a dynamic reading experience that is as inclusive as it is entertaining.</p><br><p>With a foreword by Ellen Hart and an afterword by Katherine V. Forrest two luminaries of queer crime fiction this anthology is more than a collection of stories--it's a movement. Bursting with intrigue twists and unforgettable characters <em>Crime Ink: Iconic</em> is essential reading for fans of crime fiction and anyone who craves representation in the stories they love.</p>