Bernie DowlingBernie Dowling is an Australian writer working in journalism, fiction, and non-fiction. His first novel is the neo-noir Iraqi Icicle. His non-fiction Maaate! Bribe Proofing The Public Purse Against Good Blokes is about corruption in local government.The author is publishing a four-book series on film noir in the public domain. The first volume Noir Dirt Cheap was published in 2023. Fate Vs The Working Stiff appeared in 2024. Starry Starry Noir Rebels and Censors was published in June 2025. Three Faces of Noir Curse Crime Cringe was published in October 2025. Read More Read Less