The Flimflam Affair: A Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery
Jan 2019 · Carpenter and Quincannon Book 7 · Forge Books
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Unmasking charlatans and solving impossible murders, Carpenter and Quincannon are on the case in this thrilling historical mystery.
The Flimflam Affair is the latest charming installment in Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Bill Pronzini's detective series. Set in San Francisco at the dawn of a new century, Sabina Carpenter and John Quincannon of the Carpenter and Quincannon, Professional Detective Services are determined to protect their clients from flimflammers, thieves, and murderers, doing whatever it takes to deliver justice.
From exposing the trickery of self-styled medium Professor A. Vargas and his partner Annabelle, to unraveling the riddle of an impossible murder during a séance, Sabina and John face cases requiring both subtle touch and brute force. A burglarproof safe mysteriously emptied of gold bullion and John's pursuit of a ruthless gang of counterfeiters, led by a man from his past in the Secret Service, add to the exploits in this riveting mystery thriller.
Amidst the crime-solving, Sabina and John's personal relationship is rapidly progressing, adding spice to the historical mystery. Perfect for fans of Victorian mysteries and private investigator novels in the vein of Sherlock Holmes, The Flimflam Affair delivers page-turning suspense in an atmospheric turn-of-the-century setting.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Flimflam Affair is the latest charming installment in Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Bill Pronzini's detective series. Set in San Francisco at the dawn of a new century, Sabina Carpenter and John Quincannon of the Carpenter and Quincannon, Professional Detective Services are determined to protect their clients from flimflammers, thieves, and murderers, doing whatever it takes to deliver justice.
From exposing the trickery of self-styled medium Professor A. Vargas and his partner Annabelle, to unraveling the riddle of an impossible murder during a séance, Sabina and John face cases requiring both subtle touch and brute force. A burglarproof safe mysteriously emptied of gold bullion and John's pursuit of a ruthless gang of counterfeiters, led by a man from his past in the Secret Service, add to the exploits in this riveting mystery thriller.
Amidst the crime-solving, Sabina and John's personal relationship is rapidly progressing, adding spice to the historical mystery. Perfect for fans of Victorian mysteries and private investigator novels in the vein of Sherlock Holmes, The Flimflam Affair delivers page-turning suspense in an atmospheric turn-of-the-century setting.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
About the author
BILL PRONZINI has been nominated for, or won, every prize offered to crime fiction writers, including the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. It is no wonder, then, that Detroit Free Press said of him, "It's always nice to see masters at work. Pronzini's clear style seamlessly weaves [storylines] together, turning them into a quick, compelling read." Pronzini is best known for the Nameless Detective series. He lives and writes in California, with his wife, crime novelist Marcia Muller.
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