Crime fiction – in particular, the hard-boiled roman noir – has a special place in American literature. We offer a small but growing selection of classic crime novels from some of the most respected names in the genre, including David Goodis, Fredric Brown and Jim Thompson. All of our crime titles feature new introductions by prominent writers in the genre. And nearly every book has bonus features, such as original paperback cover art, one or two bonus short stories or essays, and other goodies.

Here Comes a Candle

Fredric Brown

The Deadly Percheron

John Franklin Bardin

Nightfall

David Goodis

Street of No Return

David Goodis

Child of Rage

Jim Thompson

Madball

Fredric Brown

The Plastic Nightmare

Richard Neeley

The Hot Spot

Charles Williams

I Wake Up Screaming

Steve Fisher

The Far Cry

Fredric Brown

His Name Was Death

Fredric Brown

Night and the City

Gerald Kersh

London Stories

Gerald Kersh

Dark Melody of Madness

Cornell Woolrich

Deadline at Dawn

Cornell Woolrich

I Married a Dead Man

Cornell Woolrich

Phantom Lady

Cornell Woolrich

Speak to Me of Death

Cornell Woolrich