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Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini

by Marcia Muller

41 books Started 1971 Latest 2017
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The Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Marcia Muller, made up of 41 books published between 1971 and 2017. It begins with The Snatch ( By: Bill Pronzini) (1971), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Endgame ( By: Bill Pronzini) (2017), spanning 46 years of storytelling.

41books
46years active
5decades
~1.2yrs between books
2017latest release
# Title Year Buy
1970s
1 The Snatch ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Vanished ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Undercurrent ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Blowback ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Twospot ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
6 Labyrinth ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Hoodwink ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Scattershot ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Dragonfire ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Bindlestiff ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Quicksilver ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Nightshades (Short Story) ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Double 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Bones ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Deadfall ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Shackles ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
17 Jackpot ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Breakdown ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Quarry ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Epitaphs ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Demons ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Hardcase ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Sentinels ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Illusions ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Boobytrap ( By: Bill Pronzini) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
26 Crazybone ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Bleeders ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Spook ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Nightcrawlers ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Mourners ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Savages ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Fever ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Schemers ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
34 Betrayers ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Camouflage ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Hellbox ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Nemesis ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Strangers ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Vixen ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Zigzag ( By: Bill Pronzini) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 Endgame ( By: Bill Pronzini)Latest 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series?

Start with The Snatch ( By: Bill Pronzini) (1971), the first book in the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series by Marcia Muller. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series?

There are 41 books in the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series by Marcia Muller, published between 1971 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series?

The first book in the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series is The Snatch ( By: Bill Pronzini), published in 1971 by Marcia Muller.

What is the latest book in the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series?

The most recent book in the Nameless Detective Series with Bill Pronzini series is Endgame ( By: Bill Pronzini) (2017) by Marcia Muller.

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About Marcia Muller

Marcia Muller (born July 4, 1944) is an American mystery writer known for her Sharon McCone series. Born in Michigan, she studied English at the University of California, Berkeley, where she met her husband, Bill Pronzini, also a mystery writer. Muller's first Sharon McCone novel, "Edwin of the Iron Shoes," was published in 1971. The series features McCone, a private investigator based in San Francisco, and has become a critical and commercial success, with over 30 novels in the series. McCone is praised for her intelligence, determination, and compassion. Muller has received numerous awards for her work, including the Private Eye Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award (2000) and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America (2009). Her books have been translated into over 20 languages.

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