“Tight writing and an unromantic portrayal of the work of a PI distinguish Shamus-winner Pronzini’s solid thirty-second entry in his Nameless Detective series…This installment is sure to please.” Publishers Weekly
Description
The police said it was an accident. The dead woman's sister said it was murder … and that she knew who did it. Nameless isn't certain, but the more he learns about Nancy Mathias' life, the more inclined he is to accept the possibility that her sister is right. Combine that with the situation Jake Runyan, one of the agency's partners, is facing as he searches for a young man who is either a murderer or a victim, and life at their San Francisco detective agency has everyone on edge.
Praise
“Tight writing and an unromantic portrayal of the work of a PI distinguish Shamus-winner Pronzini’s solid thirty-second entry in his Nameless Detective series…This installment is sure to please.” Publishers Weekly
“It is hard to find a better crime writer than Pronzini, and his understanding of feminine angst as well as male motivations has made this one of the best detective series ever.” Library Journal
“Narrator Nick Sullivan usually can be counted on for a professional performance.” AudioFile
“Pronzini has taken us on a real-time journey through the life of a truly memorable character.” Booklist
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jun 30, 2007 |
| Release Date | July 1, 2007 |
| Number in Series | 32 |
| Series Display String | The Nameless Detective Novels |
| Release Date Machine | 1183248000 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Police Procedurals, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult, Bestselling Mysteries, Bestselling Mystery |
Author Bio
Bill Pronzini is the award-winning author of ninety novels, including forty-six in his Nameless Detective series, two others series, four nonfiction books, and numerous short stories. He has won three Shamus Awards and the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière for the best crime novel published in France. He earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of American and the Bouchercon Lifetime Achievement Award. He was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, making him and his wife, Marcia Muller, the second pair of married mystery writers to be so honored, with Ross Macdonald and Margaret Millar being the first.
Narrator Bio
Nick Sullivan has narrated audiobooks for over twenty years and has recorded over four hundred titles. An Audie Award winner, he is also the recipient of numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards. His TV and film credits include The Good Wife, The Affair, Bull, Boardwalk Empire, 30 Rock, Our Idiot Brother, and Private Life.
Overview
The police said it was an accident. The dead woman's sister said it was murder … and that she knew who did it. Nameless isn't certain, but the more he learns about Nancy Mathias' life, the more inclined he is to accept the possibility that her sister is right. Combine that with the situation Jake Runyan, one of the agency's partners, is facing as he searches for a young man who is either a murderer or a victim, and life at their San Francisco detective agency has everyone on edge.Reviews
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