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The Bags of Tricks Affair is the latest charming historical mystery in Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Bill Pronzini''s detective series.A conman always has a bag of tricks, ready to fool the unsuspecting, and almost everyone is unsuspecting until they get taken. When that happens, they turn to Carpenter and Quincannon, Professional Detective Services, to recover their money and what’s left of their dignity, and perhaps even to save their lives.When one such case leaves Sabina Carpenter the only witness to a murder, the family of the culprit vows to stop at nothing to keep her silent. The threat leaves John Quincannon deeply concerned for Sabina’s safety, but there’s no rest for the wicked and so the crime-solving duo must split up to tackle two separate con games, run by two villains with deadly bags of tricks at hand.And when Sabina’s life is put in danger, John must rush to save her while grappling with the terrifying realization of exactly how much she means to him.The Carpenter and Quincannon Mysteries:#1 The Bughouse Affair#2 The Spook Lights Affair#3 The Body Snatchers Affair#4 The Plague of Thieves Affair#5 The Dangerous Ladies Affair#6 The Bags of Tricks AffairAt the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Flimflam Affair is the latest charming historical mystery in Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Bill Pronzini''s detective series.Carpenter and Quincannon, Professional Detective Services is a fixture in San Francisco at the dawn of a new century. While the future is unclear, Sabina and John know one thing for certain; they will protect their clients from flimflammers, thieves, and murderers, and do whatever it takes to run these dregs of society into the arms of the law.Sometimes, that requires a subtle touch. Professor A. Vargas, self-styled medium extraordinaire, and his partner Annabelle, use guile and trickery to swindle bereaved men and women eager to contact the spirits of deceased loved ones. John and Sabina must not only unmask these charlatans, but also solve the riddle of an impossible murder in the midst of a séance.Other cases involve brute force and personal danger. Such as the theft of a burglarproof safe mysteriously emptied of gold bullion. And John’s pursuit of a ruthless gang of counterfeiters, whose leader appears to be a man from John’s past in the Secret Service—a man thought long dead.Adding spice to these exploits is Sabina and John’s personal relationship, which is rapidly progressing to an exciting new level.The Carpenter and Quincannon Mysteries:#1 The Bughouse Affair#2 The Spook Lights Affair#3 The Body Snatchers Affair#4 The Plague of Thieves Affair#5 The Dangerous Ladies Affair#6 The Bags of Tricks Affair#7 The Flimflam AffairAt the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Bill Pronzini’s next historical mystery The Paradise Affair, perfect for fans of Peaky Blinders and The Alienist.The latest Carpenter & Quincannon mystery: “Attractive characters, a finely tuned plot, and fascinating snippets of California history. Who could ask for more?”—Publishers Weekly on The Stolen Gold AffairQuincannon’s pursuit of two con men who have absconded to Hawaii with a considerable sum of his employer’s assets dovetails nicely with Sabina’s vision of a second honeymoon.But neither is wont to stay out of trouble, and Sabina inadvertently becomes involved in a locked room/dying message murder in Honolulu.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A missing partner. A case echoing a chilling past. Can the "Nameless" detective find her before time runs out?In Nightcrawlers, Bill Pronzini''s "Nameless" detective, one of the most consistently praised private investigators in American crime fiction, faces a race against the clock when his partner Vanessa disappears while investigating a suspicious case.Vanessa takes on a case involving a deadbeat father, but things quickly escalate when she witnesses a man carrying a young girl into a house across the street. Determined to investigate, Vanessa goes in alone, but fails to return. As days pass, Nameless is haunted by the eerie similarities to his own past abduction, where he was shackled and left to die in a cabin in the woods. The chilling words "TAKING US TO A HOUSE IN THE WOODS" scrawled on a closet wall confirm his worst fears.Meanwhile, Jake, another partner in the San Francisco-based agency, delves into a personal and dangerous case involving his estranged son''s lover, a victim of violent gay-bashers. As both cases intertwine, Nameless and Jake must race against time to save Vanessa and confront their own haunting pasts.Pronzini''s award-winning skills are on full display in this gripping addition to the long-running "Nameless" detective series, delivering a suspenseful and emotionally charged mystery set against the gritty backdrop of San Francisco. Nightcrawlers is a pulse-pounding thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

We''re told that there are seven deadly sins; not on the list is the deadliest of them all: Betrayal. For each of the detectives at the agency, a betrayal—personal, against a child, against the elderly—becomes not only the driving force behind an investigation, but the source of the kind of resolve that cannot be derailed by threats of any kind.Tamara''s case began as something personal but explodes as her investigation of her former lover Lucas Zeller leads to a scam bilking charities in the name of helping the homeless and indigent. For Nameless, with a case he doesn''t want but can''t turn down, trying to find out who is gaslighting an old woman only exposes the ugly side of family. When he goes home, tired and annoyed, he discovers that his adopted daughter, Emily, has a secret of her own. Runyon has a different difficulty: his case of a bailjumper with some bad family ties is easy enough as these things go, but he''s being confronted by a demon that is going to try to force him into a betrayal….Three people who care, three people devoted to helping others trying to help themselves, three people finding themselves in a world of hurt because of the betrayers.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A new Nameless Detective story from the 2008 Mystery Writers of America Grand Master...A locked room mystery that goes from stolen books to stolen lives and the hunt for a phantom stalker with a penchant for pouring acid to make his point give Nameless and his partner Jake more than enough work to earn their fees—as long as neither turns his back at the wrong moment.Nameless wasn''t supposed to come into the office on Mondays; he wasn''t supposed to answer the phone. On this Monday, he did both. The call was from Barney Rivera—once a friend, now despised—at Great Western Insurance. Against his better judgment, Nameless agreed to meet with him. The investigation was relatively simple: a multimillionaire rare books collector had reported the theft of eight volumes, worth a half million dollars. From a locked library. To which he has the only key. The books were all crime fiction and suspense--a locked room mystery about mysteries.This ordinary Monday brought a second oddball case. The Henderson brothers were being stalked. Someone had dug up the ashes of their late father and poured acid over them, then destroyed the headstone the same way, and left a sign warning that this was just the beginning. Searching for peace of mind and the distraction of work, Jake Runyon is more than happy to bring an end to the brothers'' terror.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Two novellas and two short stories featuring Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Bill Pronzini''s iconic Nameless Detective!Zigzag is an original novella, in which a safe and simple accident investigation becomes the unraveling of a twisted murder scheme.Grapplin, which first appeared in Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine, deals with the kind of missing person case that can end in only one of two ways, closure or heartbreak.In the second short, Nightscape, readers discover how, indeed, one thing just leads to another (First published in Ellery Queen''s Mystery Magazine as The Winning Ticket).The final work, Revenant, is another original novella and entangles Nameless in a weird crime with fearful occult overtones."Proficient." - Kirkus ReviewsAt the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In the captivating world of 19th century San Francisco, detectives Sabina Carpenter and John Quincannon face their most baffling cases yet in The Plague of Thieves Affair.Sabina Carpenter and John Quincannon, the dynamic duo behind Carpenter and Quincannon, Professional Detective Services, have cracked numerous mysteries in their five years of operation. However, one case continues to elude them: the enigmatic madman claiming to be Sherlock Holmes, who consistently appears with an uncanny ability to solve complex cases.When Roland W. Fairchild, a recent arrival from Chicago, asserts that the imposter is his first cousin, Charles P. Fairchild III, Sabina finds herself on a quest to locate Charles. If proven sane, he stands to inherit a substantial estate exceeding three million dollars. Sabina, though skeptical of Roland''s intentions, accepts the challenge.Meanwhile, John investigates the suspicious drowning of the Golden State brewery''s head brewmaster in a vat of his own creation. As a second murder unfolds and the culprit slips through his grasp, John''s reputation as a masterful detective hangs in the balance.Amidst the chaos, Sabina grapples with a moral dilemma. The false Holmes, while exasperating, has proven helpful and even kind. Convinced of his madness yet uncertain of the consequences once the truth is unveiled, she ponders: Must every mystery be solved?The Carpenter and Quincannon Mysteries:#1 The Bughouse Affair#2 The Spook Lights Affair#3 The Body Snatchers Affair#4 The Plague of Thieves Affair#5 The Dangerous Ladies Affair#6 The Bags of Tricks AffairAt the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A double dose of Western action from one of the genre’s acknowledged masters

The first story, “The Rodeo Killer,” is a smoldering tale of the violent intersecting conflict between New Mexico cattle ranchers, cattle buyers, and men breeding horses for the rodeo circuit. Greed, deceit, trickery, and murder mix with romance and gripping examples of human and animal courage in this thrilling and dramatic tale.

The title story, “Mission Creek,” references a waterway in the Red River region of Texas that serves as the background for the fiery tale of Ruel Starrett, a man that worked against the odds his whole life to establish his own ranch. He finally gets his chance when he’s offered a half interest in the Spade Ranch from a woman named Susanna Dahlhart. But she isn’t all she appears. By the time Starrett learns what he’s gotten into, it may be too late to get himself out without a fight.