South Central Noir⁠ Edited by Gary Phillips⁠ ⁠ The Akashic Noir Series’ forensic study of Southern California sharpens its focus on one of Los Angeles’s most recognized neighborhoods.⁠ ⁠ “Editor Phillips packs 33 square miles of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic neighborhoods into 14 compact stories . . . These stories offer a strong sense of their community, covering a remarkable lot of ground on their beat.”⁠ —Kirkus Reviews⁠ ⁠ http://www.akashicbooks.com/catalog/south-central-noir/