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The Booktaker

A Nameless Detective Mystery

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The Booktaker

By: Bill Pronzini
Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
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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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Good story. Easy to listen to. Characters uncomplicated but interesting. Will read more from author.

Good, easy listening.

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Great book really enjoyed it listened to it on a recent journey it made the miles fly by. World class

Loved it

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As a free read this doesn't disappoint as it has a few twists and turns to maintain interest and keep you guessing. Well worth trying as you cant lose

amusing little tale

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I love the way Nick Sullivan narrates this story by Bill Pronzini. His voice gives the impression of a true Noir Detective. The croaky voice is mind blowing.

Love this Story

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This is one of Bill Pronzini's 'Nameless Detective' mystery short stories.

The main character (the Nameless Detective), is not a youngster, but a man in the prime of his life at 53. He reminds me of the modern-day version of Mike Hammer.

This short story is about a thief who is managing to get into a locked room and steal books and later maps from an antiquarian book shop.

I found it an entertaining, well written and plotted mystery. Leaving you wanting to read more of the Nameless Detective novels.

Very well narrated by Nick Sullivan.

I have listened to this novella twice since I downloaded it, and enjoyed it both times.

A 'Nameless Detective' short story

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