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The Other Side of Silence
Driving into Death Valley to clear his mind when his wife files for divorce, Rick Fallon saves the life of Casey Dunbar and learns about the events that drove her to despair, a story that brings him to Las Vegas on a quest to unravel the dark secrets of her life.
373 pages, Hardcover
First published September 30, 2008
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About the author
Bill Pronzini
629 books236 followersMystery 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 (collaboration with Jeffrey M. Wallmann)
Jack Foxx
William Jeffrey (collaboration with Jeffrey M. Wallmann)
Alex Saxon
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 (collaboration with Jeffrey M. Wallmann)
Jack Foxx
William Jeffrey (collaboration with Jeffrey M. Wallmann)
Alex Saxon
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August 1, 2014
This is first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last. I can't honestly remember how/why it ended up in my reading pile, probably Sacto Bee book reviews or NY Times best seller list.
If you like mysteries, this author has a nice clean, simple style of writing. Light fare, but goes down easy. A good choice when you don't want to think too much, and are looking for a fairly quick read.
Evidently he has done a series and I'll probably do those -- I really like getting to know characters/locales etc such as the Tony Hillerman series or even Sue Grafton (even lighter fare, but enjoyable).
If you like mysteries, this author has a nice clean, simple style of writing. Light fare, but goes down easy. A good choice when you don't want to think too much, and are looking for a fairly quick read.
Evidently he has done a series and I'll probably do those -- I really like getting to know characters/locales etc such as the Tony Hillerman series or even Sue Grafton (even lighter fare, but enjoyable).
May 29, 2010
PROTAGONIST: Rick Fallon
SETTING: Death Valley and Las Vegas
RATING: 3.5
Rick Fallon has escaped from a marriage that was suffocating him to the core. Unlike his former wife, Geena, he has a high need to spend time with himself, to experience deep quietude. For him, the ultimate place to spend his life is the desert of Death Valley. In addition to its general lack of settlement, it offers a wide variety of settings, ranging from the dry, flat sands to hills and canyons that provide endless exploration possibilities. It's a place that allows him to recover from the haunting grief that he's experienced since the accidental death of his young son, Timmy. For Rick, the desert is a place of healing and hope, a place where life is simplified and manageable.
One day while driving on a remote canyon road, he comes across an abandoned Toyota Camry. He finds a suicide note on the front seat. He feverishly searches the area for its author, Casey Dunbar, and finds her near death. She's totally distraught because her ex-husband, Court Spicer, has kidnapped their son, Kevin. Fallon commits to helping her out, not for any reasons of self interest, but because he can't turn away from Casey's need and Kevin's dangerous situation. Perhaps it's the fact that he can't help thinking of the loss of his own son.
Rick works for a security firm and was also an MP in the military. He isn't a professional investigator, but he has all the natural instincts to do the job well. His investigation takes him out of the desert and to Las Vegas and its environs. It's a twisty tale, but Fallon gets to the bottom of what's going on. The resolution was not totally believable for me, but there were some nice surprises along the way.
As usual, Pronzini handles the plot and characterization with a sure and steady hand. He doesn't rely on gimmicks or flashy narrative devices to tell the tale. The standout element for me was the lead character and his integrity. Although not at the level of some of his other standalones such as A WASTELAND OF STRANGERS, any book by Bill Pronzini is worth reading.
SETTING: Death Valley and Las Vegas
RATING: 3.5
Rick Fallon has escaped from a marriage that was suffocating him to the core. Unlike his former wife, Geena, he has a high need to spend time with himself, to experience deep quietude. For him, the ultimate place to spend his life is the desert of Death Valley. In addition to its general lack of settlement, it offers a wide variety of settings, ranging from the dry, flat sands to hills and canyons that provide endless exploration possibilities. It's a place that allows him to recover from the haunting grief that he's experienced since the accidental death of his young son, Timmy. For Rick, the desert is a place of healing and hope, a place where life is simplified and manageable.
One day while driving on a remote canyon road, he comes across an abandoned Toyota Camry. He finds a suicide note on the front seat. He feverishly searches the area for its author, Casey Dunbar, and finds her near death. She's totally distraught because her ex-husband, Court Spicer, has kidnapped their son, Kevin. Fallon commits to helping her out, not for any reasons of self interest, but because he can't turn away from Casey's need and Kevin's dangerous situation. Perhaps it's the fact that he can't help thinking of the loss of his own son.
Rick works for a security firm and was also an MP in the military. He isn't a professional investigator, but he has all the natural instincts to do the job well. His investigation takes him out of the desert and to Las Vegas and its environs. It's a twisty tale, but Fallon gets to the bottom of what's going on. The resolution was not totally believable for me, but there were some nice surprises along the way.
As usual, Pronzini handles the plot and characterization with a sure and steady hand. He doesn't rely on gimmicks or flashy narrative devices to tell the tale. The standout element for me was the lead character and his integrity. Although not at the level of some of his other standalones such as A WASTELAND OF STRANGERS, any book by Bill Pronzini is worth reading.
March 1, 2018
FIVE SOLID STARS! Here is proof of why Bill Pronzini was given Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Pronzini's writing flows simply, as he crafts wonderful mysteries that grab you. He has written quite a few mysteries with a protagonist who is called "Nameless Detective." I've read most those mysteries and followed along as ND solves one case after another. It's a great series. However this book is a stand-alone that introduces Rick Fallon, who seeks quiet places like the desert. Fallon is an interesting character; I liked him right away as he saves the life of a woman in the desert. Right off he gets deeper and deeper into the problems of Casey Dunbar. I loved the character, Fallon, and was carried away with the thrilling events Fallon becomes embroiled in. I hope Pronzini writes more with this protagonist.
March 31, 2015
Trying to recover from a recent divorce and the death of his young son three years before, former MP and now working security for a major California corporation, Rick Fallon finds solace and comfort in the desert – in Death Valley.
Hiking and camping there he stumbles across an abandoned car and then sees the body of a woman, still barely alive not far away. Reviving and rescuing her, she tells him of her divorced husband kidnapping their young boy, of her desperate search for her son, and her despair not finding him.
Fallon takes up her cause, as much for her as for her son, who reminds him of his dead boy, and then is plunged into the depths of Las Vegas gambling, potential violence, and murder.
Grab your snacks, shut off your phone, and settle down for a page turning ride that will be with you weeks after you finish this masterpiece of suspense and mystery by one of America’s masters.
Hiking and camping there he stumbles across an abandoned car and then sees the body of a woman, still barely alive not far away. Reviving and rescuing her, she tells him of her divorced husband kidnapping their young boy, of her desperate search for her son, and her despair not finding him.
Fallon takes up her cause, as much for her as for her son, who reminds him of his dead boy, and then is plunged into the depths of Las Vegas gambling, potential violence, and murder.
Grab your snacks, shut off your phone, and settle down for a page turning ride that will be with you weeks after you finish this masterpiece of suspense and mystery by one of America’s masters.
December 8, 2008
I've read now at least three of Bill Pronzini's recent stand alones and came away a big fan of each. This latest hardcover from Walker concerns Rick Fallon, an ex-Army MP and security officer, who reminds me of the early Nameless Detective titles. The Other Side Silence takes place in Vegas, Death Valley, and San Diego. Great noirish story with a tender side, too.
August 3, 2019
The protagonist has a son who died in an accident while he was at work, a wife who left him for another man, and nothing to look forward to except camping out in Death Valley. Yet he becomes a one-man rescue operation--helpful, trustworthy, kind and clever throughout the story. He is an anti-anti-hero, I suppose. He is kind of boring.
July 3, 2009
To say Pronzini writes "detective stories" is much like saying Hemingway wrote "travel and adventure" books. While the styles are different, Pronzini's prose is as lyrical and dense, and you come to know his protagonist well. The plots involve microcosms of the cosmic struggles faced by us all, without any false sentimentality or romanticizing. Not Euripides, but for a fun read with meat, you can't beat Pronzini.
September 17, 2019
I think I enjoyed reading about Death Valley more than I did the mystery!! Great description- made you want to run for a bottle of water! 🥵
Not much of a story and I disliked every character - but still like Pronzini 95% of the time.
Not much of a story and I disliked every character - but still like Pronzini 95% of the time.
November 14, 2019
Recent divorcee Rick Fallon heads to Death Valley on vacation, rescues woman almost dead in desert, decides to help her find her kidnapped son. I liked Rick and the writing, will be reading more Pronzini.
November 11, 2008
Started this one last night -- yes, right on the heals of the Benyon Rees novel. These are difficult times -- murder and mayhem help provide perspective.
Anyway, from the very first page, I felt relief at being in the hands of a pro. There may be something to be said for authoring dozens of books. Pronzini's confidence in himself drives the characters and the scenery, allowing the reader to surrender, relax, enjoy the ride. So far, so good.
Finished this last night at Reagan National -- left it sitting on a chair -- but not because it disappointed. On the contrary, hope someone else discovers this very competent author. Some nice touches too, like when the protagonist, who is not a professional PI, meets with one over a plate of corned beef and cabbage. Also really enjoyed the descriptions of the desert.
Anyway, from the very first page, I felt relief at being in the hands of a pro. There may be something to be said for authoring dozens of books. Pronzini's confidence in himself drives the characters and the scenery, allowing the reader to surrender, relax, enjoy the ride. So far, so good.
Finished this last night at Reagan National -- left it sitting on a chair -- but not because it disappointed. On the contrary, hope someone else discovers this very competent author. Some nice touches too, like when the protagonist, who is not a professional PI, meets with one over a plate of corned beef and cabbage. Also really enjoyed the descriptions of the desert.
September 5, 2015
This is my first novel by Pronzini, and I enjoyed it. It involves a man who works in the security business, still in mourning over the death of his son, who while on vacation meets a woman he saves from an attempted suicide. He learns that her son has been kidnapped and agrees to help find the boy, and while this sounds like a more or less routine thriller, there were some neat twists on the way to the ending. There were also quite a few quiet but beautifully crafted sentences and passages. "Above, the sky was powdered with moonlight and flecked with stars bright as crystal." Lovely, and the passages used to describe Death Valley in particular are also lovely. My first Pronzini novel but definitely not my last.
May 25, 2009
This is a short book about a recently divorced man who is back packing in Death Valley National Park one day, when he notices a woman who may be dead. She's not, but she's in bad shape due to dehydration and exposure. He manages to revive her, etc. Later it developes that this was a suicide attempt. She had wanted to end it all because her vile ex-husband had kidnapped their son and then disappeared.
Did not finish
August 17, 2009I guess this guy wrote 70 novels. I got half-way through this before I decided it was a complete waste of time. Stupid, stupid dialogue that seems totally fomulaic. Preposterous plot. Don't waste your time.
June 27, 2012
I chose this book because it had one of its primary locations in Death Valley and I wanted to know more about it. Though the action begins there it soon moves into Las Vegas and other Nevada cities. It was a good mystery and kept me reading and guessing but it wasn't as well written as I'd hoped.
December 4, 2014
Excellent story. It moves along quickly and the information about the desert is interesting.
July 14, 2015
No good deed goes unpunished.
January 23, 2017
C'mon, that ending was ridiculous. Fallen and his replacement kid live happily ever after in Death Valley. . .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 15, 2019
A bunch of dumb characters and an unbelievable story, including the end-ridiculous
February 14, 2018
"You could stay in one place all day, from dawn to dusk - Zabriskie Point, say, or the sand dunes near Stovepipe Wells - and with each ten-degree rise and fall of the sun, the colors of rocks and sand hills changed from dark rose to burnished gold, from chocolate brown to indigo and gray-black, with a spectrum of subtler shades in between."
Bill Pronzini, winner of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, is mostly known for his "Nameless Detective" series. The Other Side of Silence (2008) is a non-series book, classified on the cover as "a novel of suspense." I find it a good read, if not remarkable. The clichéd plot and uninspired writing are balanced by the choice of Death Valley, one of the most magnificent places on Earth, as the locale of a significant portion of the plot.
Rick Fallon, an ex-Army MP and a security specialist, spends vacations in his beloved Death Valley, far from the noise and madness of civilization. His wife left him after their little son had died in an accident. Traveling in the Warm Springs Canyon area he turns off the main road and in a secluded canyon comes across an empty passenger car. In the car there is a woman's suicide note, which mentions her missing son. Mr. Fallon locates the woman, close to death, and thanks to his military experience saves her life. It appears that her ex-husband kidnapped their son and his accomplice assaulted and raped her. Mr. Fallon, thinking about his dead son, decides to help the woman find her child.
The case gets much more complicated and a murder occurs. The pursuit of the boy's captor takes Mr. Fallon from Death Valley to Las Vegas, then to Laughlin, San Diego, and finally Indio. A dramatic ending brings a major plot twist. Yet for me the locales of the plot are the most interesting aspect of the novel: my family and I have lived in San Diego for 35 years, and Death Valley is one of our most favorite locations: it is the place where we used to camp each spring for many, many years. The author manages to convey the sense of locations that I know so well.
While the events happen fast the story is structured along predictable patterns and the reader will certainly anticipate some plot turns. One can find many cliché passages like:
A good read despite clichés and commercials.
Three stars.
Bill Pronzini, winner of a Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, is mostly known for his "Nameless Detective" series. The Other Side of Silence (2008) is a non-series book, classified on the cover as "a novel of suspense." I find it a good read, if not remarkable. The clichéd plot and uninspired writing are balanced by the choice of Death Valley, one of the most magnificent places on Earth, as the locale of a significant portion of the plot.
Rick Fallon, an ex-Army MP and a security specialist, spends vacations in his beloved Death Valley, far from the noise and madness of civilization. His wife left him after their little son had died in an accident. Traveling in the Warm Springs Canyon area he turns off the main road and in a secluded canyon comes across an empty passenger car. In the car there is a woman's suicide note, which mentions her missing son. Mr. Fallon locates the woman, close to death, and thanks to his military experience saves her life. It appears that her ex-husband kidnapped their son and his accomplice assaulted and raped her. Mr. Fallon, thinking about his dead son, decides to help the woman find her child.
The case gets much more complicated and a murder occurs. The pursuit of the boy's captor takes Mr. Fallon from Death Valley to Las Vegas, then to Laughlin, San Diego, and finally Indio. A dramatic ending brings a major plot twist. Yet for me the locales of the plot are the most interesting aspect of the novel: my family and I have lived in San Diego for 35 years, and Death Valley is one of our most favorite locations: it is the place where we used to camp each spring for many, many years. The author manages to convey the sense of locations that I know so well.
While the events happen fast the story is structured along predictable patterns and the reader will certainly anticipate some plot turns. One can find many cliché passages like:
"The explosion rocked them both. Shock is one of the hardest things to fake; the open mouths and staring eyes were genuine."(How does the author know that they were genuine?) One will also find inexplicably numerous references to powerful Carl Zeiss 7X50 binoculars. I wonder why the website address where to buy the product is not provided. On the other hand, the beautiful cover picture showing the desolate yet magnificent stretch of California Highway 127 is worth mentioning.
A good read despite clichés and commercials.
Three stars.
January 30, 2026
This four-star surprise came from an unexpected place: it's not part of Pronzini's famous "Nameless Detective" series, yet it delivers a high-impact standalone with a deeply satisfying ending that pulled me through in a single sitting.
Rick Fallon yearns to escape his crumbling marriage, the relentless big-city noise, and a security job he could easily leave behind. The accidental death of his six-year-old son years earlier still haunts him, driving him to seek healing in the sparse, unforgiving silence of remote places like Death Valley. Tourists visit to confront its intimidation; Rick goes to mend his shattered soul. Pronzini's evocative portrayal of the desert's vast emptiness mirrors Rick's inner quest, deepening both the suspense and the solitude he craves. The October off-season offers fewer crowds and deeper isolation—exactly what he needs.
While driving reflectively through the desert, he discovers an abandoned vehicle containing a suicide note. His search for the author leads to Casey Dunbar, a young divorced mother whose ex-husband abducted their son during a visitation weekend. Convinced she'll never see the boy again, Casey has driven into the Valley to end her life.
Despite his own grief, Rick recognizes life as a precious gift. He revives her and agrees to help track down her missing child. To Pronzini's credit, Rick isn't a flawed messiah exploiting vulnerabilities—he simply commits to the search with quiet integrity.
The trail winds from Las Vegas to San Diego and small towns in between. Casey mentions an associate of her ex-husband raped her during her desperate pursuit, providing the slim lead Rick follows into a web of danger.
Read this one to experience Rick Fallon's character fully—he's relatable, honorable, and more approachable than even the iconic Nameless Detective. Pronzini, a true Grand Master, crafts an ending so well-executed that you'll savor every moment: neither rushed nor contrived, it leaves you contented and full, as if you'd just finished an exceptional meal. This standout resolution elevates the book and makes you wish Rick had his own series.
Rick Fallon yearns to escape his crumbling marriage, the relentless big-city noise, and a security job he could easily leave behind. The accidental death of his six-year-old son years earlier still haunts him, driving him to seek healing in the sparse, unforgiving silence of remote places like Death Valley. Tourists visit to confront its intimidation; Rick goes to mend his shattered soul. Pronzini's evocative portrayal of the desert's vast emptiness mirrors Rick's inner quest, deepening both the suspense and the solitude he craves. The October off-season offers fewer crowds and deeper isolation—exactly what he needs.
While driving reflectively through the desert, he discovers an abandoned vehicle containing a suicide note. His search for the author leads to Casey Dunbar, a young divorced mother whose ex-husband abducted their son during a visitation weekend. Convinced she'll never see the boy again, Casey has driven into the Valley to end her life.
Despite his own grief, Rick recognizes life as a precious gift. He revives her and agrees to help track down her missing child. To Pronzini's credit, Rick isn't a flawed messiah exploiting vulnerabilities—he simply commits to the search with quiet integrity.
The trail winds from Las Vegas to San Diego and small towns in between. Casey mentions an associate of her ex-husband raped her during her desperate pursuit, providing the slim lead Rick follows into a web of danger.
Read this one to experience Rick Fallon's character fully—he's relatable, honorable, and more approachable than even the iconic Nameless Detective. Pronzini, a true Grand Master, crafts an ending so well-executed that you'll savor every moment: neither rushed nor contrived, it leaves you contented and full, as if you'd just finished an exceptional meal. This standout resolution elevates the book and makes you wish Rick had his own series.
February 14, 2026
Rick Fallon is taking his two week vacation in the desert. Every so often he just has to get away from everything and listen to the silence. After camping for a few days, he comes upon a deserted car along a road. He uses his binoculars and sees a woman lying near some rocks. When he gets to her, she is almost dead from sun exposure and dehydration. Fallon rescues her and when she is recovered hears her story.
Carol Dunbar is desperate. Four months ago her ex-husband had kidnapped their eight year old son and disappeared with him. Carol has tried everything to find them and now her money is gone. The last detective she hired was able to track them to Las Vegas but when Carol got close, all she found was a man hired by her ex to beat her up and tell her to forget her search.
Fall works security and was an MP in the military. He understands the pain of losing a child as his own son was killed in an accident. He decides to use the rest of his vacation to help Carol find her son and retrieve him. Was it a good decision?
Bill Pronzini writes in the mystery genre, typically stories of hard men facing harder choices. Fallon is an interesting character and I'd love to see a whole series focusing on him. The mystery has lots of twists and turns and ends in a way that is unexpected. This book is recommended for mystery readers.
Carol Dunbar is desperate. Four months ago her ex-husband had kidnapped their eight year old son and disappeared with him. Carol has tried everything to find them and now her money is gone. The last detective she hired was able to track them to Las Vegas but when Carol got close, all she found was a man hired by her ex to beat her up and tell her to forget her search.
Fall works security and was an MP in the military. He understands the pain of losing a child as his own son was killed in an accident. He decides to use the rest of his vacation to help Carol find her son and retrieve him. Was it a good decision?
Bill Pronzini writes in the mystery genre, typically stories of hard men facing harder choices. Fallon is an interesting character and I'd love to see a whole series focusing on him. The mystery has lots of twists and turns and ends in a way that is unexpected. This book is recommended for mystery readers.
December 22, 2025
Losing a child often means the death of a marriage. And that's the case with Rick and Geena Fallon: when their son Timmy dies in an accident, their marriage falls apart. When Geena files for divorce, Rick, a former army MP now working as a security officer for Unidyne, retreats to the only place he's ever known real peace: the silence of Death Valley. Packing in and camping always gives him the peace and serenity he needs to eventually go back into the modern world. But this time a funny thing happens - he stumbles across a woman unconscious in the desert. Reviving her and then taking her to medical care, he gets the whole story: her ex-husband has kidnapped their son and arranged to have her beaten. Over a two-day period, Rick vows to help her. This is a hard-and-fast detective thriller that takes place for the most part in Las Vegas. Because the noise and fanfare of Vegas is the other side of the silence of Death Valley, is it not?
September 5, 2017
Yet another recommendation from my father! I was not terribly excited/hopeful for this book, but I was pleasantly surprised. The protagonist, Rick Fallon, was appealing in his earnestness to do good in the world. he may be looking for redemption, but I don't feel that it was truly necessitated by the events with which he determined it. But, not my life! Fallon comes upon a woman near death on an excursion in the desert. He saves the woman's life, helps her track down her missing child, and saves her life again. A fairly decent amount of twists, of which I only figured out a couple before they were revealed. I would recommend this for adult readers, and mature YA readers. Well written with a nice epilogue!
March 25, 2026
I've now read two standalone mystery thrillers by Bill Pronzini, and here is what they had in common: They were both audiobooks, they were both rated fairly low overall on Goodreads, I gave them both 4 stars, and I finished each of them in a single day. Otherwise, the two books were different. The other book, The Hidden, was narrated from different perspectives, took place on the coast, and involved a serial killer. This one was narrated in first-person by one character, takes place in Death Valley and Las Vegas, and is more of a noir story. To Pronzini's credit, halfway through I was positive that I had figured out what really was going on and that the protagonist was being a giant idiot, but I was only maybe 25% correct. Not awesome, but fast and fun.
March 18, 2017
The novel starts off great, with a newly divorced security officer Fallon looking to find his balance and to quiet his mind in the Death Valley. Alas, as with all Good Samaritans who never asks questions, the plot continues until as we all know happens, badly. Along the way, we meet wonderful sidekick Will and encounter a mixed bags plot. The thing is, this novel ended well despite all the absence of clues and the waiting around. Like a sandwich, we can forgive what is in the middle when we encounter good bread!
December 23, 2023
I do not remember this novel, nor when I read it.
I mentioned quotes from author, Bill Pronzini, on a document I created in August 2017, thus adding a read date from that year.
I am guessing, I borrowed several of his novels af my apartment complex's library.
Quote:
"She'd probably think he was crazy. Hell, maybe he was. But it was a benign form of lunacy, the kind that allowed a man to live at peace with himself."
I mentioned quotes from author, Bill Pronzini, on a document I created in August 2017, thus adding a read date from that year.
I am guessing, I borrowed several of his novels af my apartment complex's library.
Quote:
"She'd probably think he was crazy. Hell, maybe he was. But it was a benign form of lunacy, the kind that allowed a man to live at peace with himself."
June 30, 2025
I am in Rehab, I started book at 7pm and then finished it at 3:30 am! Read straight through! Was so page turning with surprise unusual ending! About 7/8 of the way I finally figured out the plot but no way read for the ending! Characters were spot on, the description of people, places and God glory The Other Side of Silence as if I was looking thru Ricks eyes and feeling his emotions! This will not be the last book of Bill Pronzini I read!💕
January 7, 2020
This book started out strong and ended strong. Unfortunately, some parts in the middle seemed to go in circles. Casey’s character in particular did things that seemed out of her character. In general she was just annoying, but the ending did tie that part up for us. It just wasn’t enjoyable to read about her in between.
December 27, 2023
This is a great book. This author knows how to write. Pure and simple. 5 star! Once in a while there's a book of his that goes flat for me but THIS is NOT one of them. This is the Pronzini the world loves!
July 10, 2024
This is a slightly different genre from Pronzini, known for his nameless detective. Here his detective isn't really one, but is helping out a woman whose life he saves in the desert. There are some great twists and red herrings. I listened to it on audiobooks and enjoyed the reading.
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