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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.)

'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