Jewish Noir

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Jewish Noir is a unique collection of all-new stories by Jewish and non-Jewish literary and genre writers. The stories explore such issues as the Holocaust and its long-term effects on later generations, anti-Semitism in the mid- and late-20th century United States and the dark side of the Diaspora (the decline of revolutionary fervour, the passing of generations, the Golden Ghetto, etc). The stories in this collection also include many teachable moments about the history of prejudice and the contradictions of ethnic identity and assimilation into American society.

Reviews

"Stirring. Evocative. Penetrating."
--Elie Wiesel (on Stephen Jay Schwartz's "Yahrzeit Candle")

"Wishnia presents the world of Ashkenazi Jewry with a keen eye for detail. Wishnia never judges his characters, but creates three-dimensional people who live in a very dangerous world."
--The Jewish Press on The Fifth Servant

"[Wishnia writes for] a diverse audience of intelligent readers. I predict a bright future for Kenneth Wishnia, filled with loyal readers who enjoy a serious and entertaining story. I eagerly await his next venture into any period of Jewish history."
--Jewish Book World, on The Fifth Servant

"Wishnia's works are addictive, thought provoking page-turners."
--Impulsive Reviews

Author Bio

Kenneth Wishnia is an associate professor of English at Suffolk Community College and the author of the Filomena Buscarsela Mystery series--the first of which was nominated for both the Edgar and the Anthony Awards, and made the Booklist "Best First Mystery" list--and The Fifth Servant. He lives on Long Island.