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Cream of the Crop (Collection) was the most recently released book by Bill Pronzini, on August 1st, 2024.

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Bill Pronzini Stats: The highest rated book by Bill Pronzini on Book Notification is The Spook Lights Affair, the 2nd novel in the Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery series. The second-highest rated book is Vixen (Nameless Detective #39).

The most read book by Bill Pronzini on Book Notification is Double, the 13th novel in the Nameless Detective series. The second most read book is The Spook Lights Affair (Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery #2).

Below is a complete list of Bill Pronzini books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Bill Pronzini is the Nameless Detective Series.

List of Nameless Detective Books in Publication Order

Gritty mysteries starring an unnamed detective solving intriguing cases with a mix of sharp wit and street-smart skills.

List of Nameless Detective Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Further follows the San Francisco private eye solving cases, mixing mystery and action with everyday life.

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List of Nameless Detective Collections in Publication Order

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List of John Quincannon Books in Publication Order (with Marcia Muller)

John and his partner solve intriguing cases in the Wild West.

List of Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery Books in Publication Order (with Marcia Muller)

Two private detectives solve mysteries in the Old West with wit, teamwork, and plenty of suspenseful twists.

List of Carpenter and Quincannon Collections in Publication Order

List of Charlie Chan Books in Publication Order

Detective Charlie Chan solves mysteries with clever thinking and sharp skills.

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1974

List of Academy Mystery Books in Publication Order (with Martin H. Greenberg)

Intriguing short stories in which various writers create mystery tales set around specific themes.

List of Oxman and Tobin Mysteries Books in Publication Order (with John Lutz)

Follows detectives Oxman and Tobin as they solve gripping mysteries full of twists and turns.

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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of New Frontiers Collection in Publication Order (with Martin H. Greenberg)

Thrilling adventures in the Wild West, filled with bravery, grit, and untamed lands.

List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

List of Bill Pronzini Anthologies in Publication Order

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Bill Pronzini

Bill Pronzini was born on April 13th, 1943 and is currently 82 years old. Bill Pronzini was born in Petaluma, California, USA.

Bill Pronzini is the author of the Nameless Detective series which currently consists of 41 novels. The Nameless Detective series started in 1971 with the novel The Snatch. The most recently released novel in the Nameless Detective series was Endgame which was released in 2017. There are no upcoming novels for the Nameless Detective series.

Bill Pronzini has a wife who is also an author, Marcia Muller. Bill Pronzini has co-authored 32 novels with Marcia Muller they are: The Web She Weaves, Child's Ploy, Witches' Brew, Double, Chapter and Hearse, Dark Lessons, She Won the West, Deadly Arts, Wickedest Show on Earth, Beyond the Grave, The Lighthouse, Lady on the Case, The Mammoth Book of Private Eye Stories, Kill or Cure, Dark Crimes 2, Criminal Intent, The Year\'s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1993, First Cases, Volume 1, The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1995, A Century of Mystery, Detective Duos, The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1997, The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 1, The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 3, Crucifixion River, The Bughouse Affair, The Spook Lights Affair, The Body Snatchers Affair, The Plague of Thieves Affair, The Dangerous Ladies Affair, Deadly Anniversaries and Shamus and Anthony Commit Capers: Ten Tales of Criminals, Crooks, and Culprits.

Bill Pronzini: Awards & Accolades

Bill Pronzini has won multiple awards including: The Anthony Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2005 and the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2008.

Pronzini's books have also won multiple awards, Hoodwink won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1982. Boobytrap won the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 1999. Crucifixion River won the Spur Awards, Best Western Short Fiction, in 2008.

The following novels by Bill Pronzini were also nominated for these awards:

  • The Stalker: Edgar Award, Best First Novel (1972).
  • Mummy!: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1981).
  • Cat’s Paw: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (1984).
  • Bones: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1986).
  • Deadfall: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (1987).
  • Incident in a Neighborhood Tavern: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (1989).
  • Shackles: Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (1989).
  • Here Comes Santa Claus: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (1990).
  • Home Is The Place Where: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (1996).
  • Blue Lonesome: Anthony Award, Best Mystery Novel (1996).
  • Sentinels: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (1997).
  • A Wasteland of Strangers: Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (1997). Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (1998). Barry Award, Best Novel (1998).
  • The Big Bite: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2001).
  • The Crimes of Jordan Wise: Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel (2006).
  • Devil's Brew: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Short Story (2007).
  • Schemers: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2010).
  • Nemesis: Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel (2014).
  • Deadly Anniversaries: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Anthology (2020).

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Bill Pronzini: F.A.Q

When was Bill Pronzini Born? How old is Bill Pronzini?

Bill Pronzini was born on April 13th, 1943. Bill Pronzini is currently 82 years old.

Where was Bill Pronzini Born?

Bill Pronzini was born in Petaluma, California, USA and is American.

What awards has Bill Pronzini won?

Bill Pronzini has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award at the Anthony Award (2005) and the Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2008).

What book awards has Bill Pronzini won?

Hoodwink: Shamus Award Best P.I. Novel (1982).
Boobytrap: Shamus Award Best P.I. Novel (1999).
Crucifixion River: Spur Awards Best Western Short Fiction (2008).

What was the first book Bill Pronzini wrote?

The first book written by Bill Pronzini was The Snatch, published in 1971.

What was the most recent book Bill Pronzini wrote?

His most recently released work was Cream of the Crop on August 1st, 2024.

Will there be any more books by Bill Pronzini?

Bill Pronzini does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

How many books has Bill Pronzini written?

Bill Pronzini has written 131 books across 17 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 41 books in the Nameless Detective Series
  • 3 Nameless Detective Short Stories/Novellas
  • 3 Nameless Detective Collections
  • 3 books in the John Quincannon Series
  • 9 books in the Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery Series
  • 2 Carpenter and Quincannon Collections
  • 1 book in the Charlie Chan Series
  • 1 book in the Academy Mystery Series
  • 1 book in the Oxman and Tobin Mysteries Series
  • 38 Standalone Novels
  • 7 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 16 Short Story Collections
  • 2 New Frontiers Collection
  • 5 Non-Fiction

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