The Booktaker

A Nameless Detective Mystery

By: Bill Pronzini

Narrated by: Nick Sullivan

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?

Murder anonymous: solve another case with the Nameless Detective.©1982 by the Pronzini-Muller Family Trust. All rights reserved. (P)2011 BBC Audiobooks

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it was a bit dull a bit cliche no the best yet i read worse some to kill time i guess

Great for a quick listen

Any additional comments?

The book is pretty good. Especially that it is FREE! It's a great story for a quick read, or a quick listen in this case. I wasn't able to pick up who the commits the crime so the ending was a good plot twist for me. Although, I personally think the ending was a bit too exaggerated but that's just me. Great listen....

Quasi-Sherlock!

Good detective short story, deftly solving the antiquarian thefts. Ha! Didn't realize I had listened to this story before. It is pretty good. I didn't solve it ahead of time. Three.point.five. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Quick Paced & Engaging

If you could sum up The Booktaker in three words, what would they be?

Quick Paced, Engaging

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Booktaker?

Detective's first day on the "job".

What about Nick Sullivan’s performance did you like?

Clear difference in various character portrayals.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

My first Pronzini 'read'; look forward to others.

The Bookraker

This is what I referred to as a rainy day read. An interesting storyline with well-defined characters that moves along at a steady clip. I enjoyed the story itself and the rates his voice is pleasant and well modulated well done both of you I look forward to other offerings from this pair.

Pretty Good Free Read.

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes I enjoyed listening to this book in the car

Would you be willing to try another book from Bill Pronzini? Why or why not?

Yes I would try another he is not a bad w riter.

Do you think The Booktaker needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes, I love book series

Very Bill Pronzini

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. A fun to listen to Nameless vignette.

Which scene was your favorite?

No response.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

Any additional comments?

I like Nick Sullivan's voice.

Very useful and entertaining!

This book have me ideas about elements I was missing in my own detective novel. it was great and entertaining. Definitely a detective fiction fix <3

fast paced and intriguing ...

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

yes - it was very well done.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I thought the author did a great job. I am not a writer, but know good writing when I read it - hear it. I enjoyed both the narration and the authors books. Read them a while back.

Which scene was your favorite?

The detectives first day on the duty.

Was The Booktaker worth the listening time?

I love the series. It was definitely worth my listening time.

Great little short story!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I listened to this book after finishing a lengthy novel. It was a great little story, I found it completely engaging and entertaining!