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The Booktaker by Bill Pronzini

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The Booktaker

The Nameless Detective Novels (Book 46)

Author
Bill Pronzini
Narrator
Nick Sullivan
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Publish Date
1 October 2010
Run Time
1 hour 28 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Crime and mystery fiction
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What to expect

The Nameless Detective is called upon to find out how rare books and maps are being stolen from an antiquarian bookshop with a faultless alarm system. He goes undercover in the store, only to be foiled when a theft occurs right under his nose. Then, as he ponders the case (while on a date with the lovely Kerry), he's violently struck from behind by a car that seems bent on driving him off the road. Will Nameless survive this attempt on his life and solve the case?

Critics Review

  • “‘Nameless’ is a good man to walk you through the noir landscape.”

    New York Times, praise for "The Nameless Detective" series

  • “Once in a crocodile's age you come across a writer whose work you instinctively like. I've found one—Bill Pronzini.”

    Los Angeles Times, praise for the author

  • “One of the best in the mystery-suspense field is Bill Pronzini.”

    Washington Post, praise for the author

  • “A stunning and unique achievement in crime fiction. ‘Nameless’ has become an American treasure.”

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Details
Author
Bill Pronzini
Narrator
Nick Sullivan
Duration
1 hour 28 minutes
Release Date
1 October 2010
ISBN
9781609980665
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Genre
Crime and mystery fiction

Synopsis

The Nameless Detective is called upon to find out how rare books and maps are being stolen from an antiquarian bookshop with a faultless alarm system. He goes undercover in the store, only to be foiled when a theft occurs right under his nose. Then, as he ponders the case (while on a date with the lovely Kerry), he's violently struck from behind by a car that seems bent on driving him off the road. Will Nameless survive this attempt on his life and solve the case?

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