The Flimflam Affair : A Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery by Bill Pronzini

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.

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Praise for this book

Praise for the Carpenter and Quincannon Series:

“...there's more than enough to satisfy readers looking for a fast, fun escape from their daily cares.”—Publishers Weekly on The Flimflam Affair

“This fast-moving novel offers plenty of fun.”—Publishers Weekly on The Bags of Tricks Affair

“Four stars. The plotting is great fun.”—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine on The Plague of Thieves Affair

“Those who enjoy historical mysteries are in for a particular treat with this delightful new series featuring two intrepid detectives who solve their cases using different but equally effective methods.” —Booklist on The Bughouse Affair



"Readers will enjoy the historical details as they ponder the cases and wonder about the Carpenter-Quincannon relationship."—Booklist on The Body Snatchers Affair



"Historical mystery readers will enjoy this well-researched story from a pair of always reliable genre veterans."—Booklist on The Spook Lights Affair

"A doubly impossible crime only adds to the enjoyable plot"—Publishers Weekly on The Bughouse Affair

“An intriguing mystery.”—Publishers Weekly on The Spook Lights Affair

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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Title: The Flimflam Affair : A Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery
Author(s): Bill Pronzini
Volume: 7
ISBN: 9780765394385
Copyright 2019
Release Date: January 15, 2019
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats

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