{"product_id":"crime-ink-iconic-an-anthology-of-crime-fiction-inspired-by-queer-icons-paperback","title":"Crime Ink: Iconic: An Anthology of Crime Fiction Inspired by Queer Icons - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Copenhaver\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSalem West\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare for intrigue, suspense, and unforgettable twists in this groundbreaking anthology of queer crime fiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, crime fiction anthologies featured 517 stories across 30 titles--but shockingly, fewer than 1 percent were penned by LGBTQ+ writers. \u003cem\u003eCrime Ink: Iconic (An Anthology of Crime Fiction Inspired by Famous Queer Icons)\u003c\/em\u003e is a resounding response to this glaring disparity, offering a vibrant collection of stories by and about queer authors and characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anthology showcases an incredible array of talent, including \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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, \u003cem\u003eCrime Ink: Iconic\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for fans of crime fiction and anyone who craves representation in the stories they love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing works by Ann Aptaker, Ann McMan, Cheryl Head, Meredith Doench, Kelly J. Ford, Margot Douaihy, Christa Faust, Robyn Gigl, Jeffrey Marks, Greg Herren, Anne Laughlin, Kristen Lepionka, Katrina Carrasco, Mia Manansala, Renee James, Penny Mickelbury, Diana DiGangi, Baxter Clare Trautman, JM Redmann, Ellen Hart, Katherine V. Forrest, Stephanie Gayle, Marco Carocari, Jeffrey Round, and David Pederson. Edited by John Copenhaver and Salem West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52583646495027,"sku":"9781612943251","price":32.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/IQCbwblgsL9781612943251.webp?v=1761562379","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/crime-ink-iconic-an-anthology-of-crime-fiction-inspired-by-queer-icons-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}