Bill Pronzini Libri

Miss Solitudine, così l'aveva soprannominata. Anche se non le aveva mai parlato, nell'Harmony Café, dove la vedeva ogni giorno, sapeva che c'era qualcosa che li avrebbe legati per sempre. E così, quando lei si era tolta la vita, si era accorto che doveva scoprire il perché a tutti i costi

A collection of twenty-six stories curated by Bill Pronzini showcases his extensive writing career spanning over fifty years. This anthology includes standalone mysteries as well as tales featuring beloved characters like Carpenter & Quincannon and The Nameless Detective, highlighting Pronzini's skill in crafting engaging narratives and complex characters.

With its roots in the American private-detective fiction of the 1920s but traceable back as far as Sherlock Holmes, the private-eye story remains as popular as ever. Here are thirty of the finest short novels and stories from the hardboiled world of the private eye. The characters in this collection range from the tough, cynical, hard-drinking Philip Marlowe type to hard-hitting female sleuths and the one-armed intellectual Dan Fortune. This collection features old favorites and new contributions from masters of the genre, past and present, including Ross Macdonald, Raymond Chandler, Sue Grafton, Marcia Muller, Michael Collins, Ed McBain, William Campbell Gault, and many more.

From his first recorded case to his latest escapade, here are ten stories and two novelettes representing the best of the Nameless Detective's short adventures. "Bill Pronzini's 'Nameless Detective' is the classic private-eye pared down to the bone".--Chicago Sun-Times.

Novels by Doyle, Maugham, Charteris, MacDonald, Gardner, Woolrick, and Fleming deal with spies and secret agents in World Wars I and II and the cold war

This anthology collects together short stories from the crime and detective genres.

Set against a captivating historical backdrop, this latest entry in the detective series features a blend of intrigue and charm as it follows a gripping mystery involving stolen gold. Renowned author Bill Pronzini weaves a tale filled with suspense, engaging characters, and clever twists, inviting readers to unravel the secrets alongside the detective. With a masterful touch, the story promises to keep fans of historical mysteries thoroughly entertained.

Recognized as a top pick by Suspense Magazine in 2020, this book offers a gripping narrative filled with tension and unexpected twists. The story delves into complex characters and their intricate relationships, set against a backdrop that enhances the suspense. With a blend of psychological depth and thrilling plot developments, it captivates readers and keeps them on the edge of their seats, making it a standout in contemporary suspense literature.

The residents of a single block on the Upper West Side of Manhattan turn to Detective E.L. Oxman of the New York Police Department when they are terrorized by an obsessed madman calling himself "The Eye of God"

In this remarkable anthology, a real-life detective duo brings together 25 ofthe best paired puzzle-solvers in short stories of marvelous range and scope.450 pp.

The Good Samaritan--Mom Sings an Aria--The Woman I envied--New York Blues--Small Homicide--The Gentleman from Paris--The lord of Central Park--A craving for originality--The day of the bullet--The crime of the century--The back stairway--The hawk and the dome of hell--The beatings--A place of her own--The medical finger--The corpse in the Statue of Liberty--The cop and the anthem--Jericho and the cardboard box--The man who came back--The quality of mercy--Murder in one scene--The missing man--The garrulous garrity grand scam--God save the mark: A novel.

Bill Pronzini's "Nameless" detective continues to stand out in American crime fiction. In this installment, the San Francisco agency is quiet, prompting partners Jake and Vanessa to seek new cases. Vanessa takes on the task of locating a deadbeat father, while Jake faces a more personal and perilous issue. The Castro district has been plagued by violent gay-bashers, and the latest victim is Jake's son's lover. Although estranged from his son, Jake hopes that helping now might mend their relationship. As Vanessa investigates, things take a troubling turn. Her target fails to appear, but she witnesses a man carrying a young girl into a nearby house, sensing danger. When she goes missing days later, Nameless is alarmed, recalling his own harrowing experience of being kidnapped and left to die. The echoes of his past resurface when he discovers the house she was investigating, with ominous words scrawled on a closet wall: "TAKING US TO A HOUSE IN THE WOODS." Now, the urgency escalates as Nameless and Jake must act quickly to uncover the truth and rescue Vanessa before it's too late. The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher.

SMALL FELONIES 2 50 short-short stories told in first-person, third-person, present as well as past tense, and in epistolary format; tales of detection (three feature long-running series character, the "Nameless Detective"), psychological suspense, historical noir, light and dark fantasy, satirical humor, horror, the biter-bitten, the O. Henry twist, a shaggy dog story or two, even a shameless futuristic Hemingway pastiche. The earliest entry, "I Know a Way," was published in 1971; the most recent, "Such Things As Nightmares Are Made Of," appears here for the first time. Fourteen were written in collaboration with Barry Malzberg. More than a score were first printed in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine; others in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, Mystery Scene, Cemetery Dance, The Strand Magazine, Analog Science Fiction, Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine; the balance in anthologies. 50 crime stories... each a connoisseur's delight!

Offering a diverse blend of science fiction and fantasy, this collection features stories ranging from somber explorations of space and otherworldly adventures to humorous takes on life among aliens. It delves into potential futures on Earth and reimagines classic fantasy elements like vampires, werewolves, and ghosts. Additionally, it includes experimental narratives that challenge traditional genres, ensuring a unique reading experience that spans various themes and tones.

'Fräulein Einsam. So nannte er sie, so hatte er an sie von Anfang an gedacht. Aber es war mehr als nur ein Name, und sie war mehr, als nur eine einsame Frau. Sie war die traurigste und einsamste Frau, der er je begegnet war.' Als sie Selbstmord begeht, ist dies für Jim Messenger, Steuerberater und Jazz-Liebhaber in San Francisco, Grund genug, der Sache nachzugehen und die Wahrheit ans Licht zu bringen. Und es ist eine schreckliche Wahrheit, die er kennen lernen wird. '. nicht nur sein Meisterwerk, sondern eine der besten fünf oder sechs Kriminalgeschichten der letzten zehn Jahre' Mystery Scene

Dunkler Morgen - bk715; Fischer Verlag; Bill Pronzini; pocket_book; 2003

Hrsg. von Bill Pronzini und Martin Harry Greenberg, umfasst das Buch 471 Seiten und behandelt Werke von Ross MacDonald.

Hrsg. von Pronzini, Bill ; Greenberg, H. 493 S.

Wer ist dieser John Faith, der auf einmal in Pomo auftaucht, diesem gottverlassenen Nest im Norden Kaliforniens? Warum kommt er gerade außerhalb der Saison in die Stadt, wo man in diesem Kaff eigentlich nur in Schwierigkeiten geraten kann?Als die hübsche Storm Carey brutal ermordet wird, glaubt die ganze Stadt, den Mörder zu kennen. Ein verzweifelter Wettlauf mit der Zeit beginnt.Dieser Roman wurde in der Kategorie "Best Novel" für den Edgar Allan Poe Award nominiert. (Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine frühere Ausgabe.)