The Best Noir Books of All Time According to Experts

Explore the best noir books of all time according to experts and book editors! That's Worth Reading identifies the best books based on recommendations from thought leaders.

Noir fiction (or roman noir) is a subgenre of crime fiction. In this subgenre, right and wrong are not clearly defined, while the protagonists are seriously and often tragically flawed.

Stephen King
Anthony Bourdain
Bethanne Patrick
Recommendations from  Stephen King, Anthony Bourdain, and Bethanne Patrick 
Harvard University
Books taught at  Harvard University