Arena Two: Noir Fiction

by Stuart Christie

Now in its second instalment, this series focuses on books with atmospheric qualities that are dark and sinister - but not without hope. Their protagonists, some with profoundly flawed personalities, have something of the romantic optimist about them; men and women driven to face moral challenges and to do battle with the forces of evil or plain banality. Features a riveting roll-call of authors, including Diego R. Barbosa (of the acclaimed Novela Ideal series, published by La Revista Blanca), Stig Dagerman, Andre Helena, Leo Malet and Simon Weil.

153 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2010

About the author

Stuart Christie was a Scottish anarchist writer and publisher. As an 18-year-old Christie was arrested while carrying explosives to assassinate the Spanish caudillo General Franco. He was later alleged to be a member of the Angry Brigade, but was acquitted of related charges. He went on to found the Cienfuegos Press publishing house and in 2008 the online Anarchist Film Channel which hosts films and documentaries with anarchist and libertarian themes.