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Betrayers (Nameless Detective #35)
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 someth...more
Tamara’s case began as someth...more
Hardcover, 272 pages
Published
July 6th 2010
by Forge Books
(first published June 29th 2010)
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Three PI's, four cases or plot lines, three of four with "clients" that won't make the agency any money. One is a pro bono case involving an elderly woman and vandalism. Two are personal with Nameless and Tamara going after people who have wronged them or their family. Mundane but realistic scenarios to include a bail jumper. But Pronzini wraps more into the seemingly obvious, always introducing another layer. With Nameless it's the discovery of drugs in his stepdaughter's room that leads him to...more
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In the beginning a Nameless Detective novel was about the Nameless Detective. However, now only about one third of the book is about Nameless and the rest is divided into chapters dealing with other members of his firm, in particular Tamara and Jake Runyan.
I like Nameless and his storyline, though thin, was enjoyable. Unfortunately, I didn't feel the same about Tamara's or Runyan's, thus the low rating.
I like Nameless and his storyline, though thin, was enjoyable. Unfortunately, I didn't feel the same about Tamara's or Runyan's, thus the low rating.
Aug 23, 2010
Richard
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I have read all his work
Three unconnected stories based on three different characters from the same San Francisco detective agency.
Essentially, these are 3 short stories inter-cut with each other to make the book seem to make more sense. It does not. It takes effort to keep track of who is telling the story at the beginning, so until you discover the trick, it is confusing.
Not Mr. Pronzini's best effort.
Essentially, these are 3 short stories inter-cut with each other to make the book seem to make more sense. It does not. It takes effort to keep track of who is telling the story at the beginning, so until you discover the trick, it is confusing.
Not Mr. Pronzini's best effort.
Another good solid mystery from Bill Pronzoni. As in the last one, there are three separate mysteries going on, all having to do with a betrayal of some sort. One has to do with vandalism of an elderly women's home, another has to do with a bail jumper and the third involves a shady charity scheme.
I've been a longtime fan of the Nameless PI series. In this latest, three stories of cases are told by Nameless (aka Bill), Tamara, and Jake Runyon, all being operatives in the private investigator firm. The personal lives of the detectives are revealed. Just an entertaining read, if you like detective novels.
The three detectives in the agency work on three different cases at the beginning of the novel. A fourth investigation develops in the middle of the book. All of the stories are interesting and showcase private detective work. Enjoyable book.
I was anxious to find out the result of Tamara's unhappy romance from Schemers. The wrap-up of that was rushed and anticlimactic. The rest of the book was disjointed . Not his best effort, but I will be back for more with the next book.
This is the latest book in the consistently good Nameless Detective Series by San Francisco author Bill Pronzini. Most of the books take place in San Francisco or the Bay Area. Fun, entertaining, and a great throw-back to the pulps.
I've been reading Bill Pronzini's Nameless mysteries from the beginning and they never fail to entertain. Lean and fast moving, they also benefit from continually evolving main characters. These are good reads.
Trying to keep track of several different cases being worked on by the investigators of the agency at first was confusing. However, as each case progressed and I became more familiar with the cases, I became more intrigued with them. It certainly had an ending to one of the cases that I did not see coming.
Separate stories with the chapters rotating among the owner and staff as each sets out to expose a betrayal. Some personal, some business, all interesting.
This was ok but not as good as the other books in the Nameless series. I felt that three different detectives working three cases plus a personal one had too many characters. I needed a scorecard to keep up with everything.
I do like mysteries and detective fiction, but I thought this was just okay. I thought it was dreary and somewhat depressing.
He's my favourite half of the Pronzini/Muller duo. Like "Nameless" and Jake and a little of Tamara, (who goes a long way).
I'm about halfway through and I am loving this book! I am a big fan of the nameless detective series.
Took me a short time to understand where this guy was going with this book... but it was GOOD!
I'd never read a "Nameless Detective Novel" before. It was kind of fun, but pretty predictable.
It's 3 short stories, kind of intertwining or more side by side.
Jan 25, 2013
Susan
added it
Not one of Pronzini's best novels. Slow reading.
Good but not as good as some of his other books.
Jul 26, 2011
Judith
added it
The characters are well developed and believable in this 'day in the life' of a detective agency's staff. A variety of contemporary betrayers are encountered.
Pronzini's books always rock!
not very good
Not one of his better books. I usually like his work, but this one is just so-so.
Jan 24, 2013
Laura
marked it as to-read
this is part of a long running series...thought i should start at the beginning.
more like 3.5, predictable fairly clean detective novels.
Apr 24, 2013
Robert Pittman
marked it as to-read
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Mystery Writers of America Awards "Grand Master" 2008
Shamus Awards Best Novel winner (1999) for Boobytrap
Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (1998) for A Wasteland of Strangers
Shamus Awards Best Novel nominee (1997) for Sentinels
Shamus Awards "The Eye" (Lifetime achievment award) 1987
Shamus Awards Best Novel winner (1982) for Hoodwink
Married to author Marcia Muller.
Pseudonyms:
Robert Hart Davis (collab...more
More about Bill Pronzini...
Shamus Awards Best Novel winner (1999) for Boobytrap
Edgar Awards Best Novel nominee (1998) for A Wasteland of Strangers
Shamus Awards Best Novel nominee (1997) for Sentinels
Shamus Awards "The Eye" (Lifetime achievment award) 1987
Shamus Awards Best Novel winner (1982) for Hoodwink
Married to author Marcia Muller.
Pseudonyms:
Robert Hart Davis (collab...more
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