Bill Pronzini

The Bags of Tricks Affair Bill Pronzini

The Bags of Tricks Affair is the latest charming historical mystery in MWA Grand Master Bill Pronzinis detective series. A con man always has a bag of tricks, ready to fool the unsuspecting, and almost everyone is unsuspecting until they get taken. When that happens, they turn to Carpenter and Quincannon, Professional Detective Services, to recover their money and whats left of their dignity, and perhaps even to save their lives. When one such case leaves Sabina Carpenter the only witness to a murder, the family of the culprit vows to stop at nothing to keep her silent. The threat leaves John Quincannon deeply concerned for Sabinas safety, but theres no rest for the wicked and so the crime-solving duo must split up to tackle two separate con games, run by two villains with deadly bags of tricks at hand. And when Sabinas life is put in danger, John must rush to save her while grappling with the terrifying realization of exactly how much she means to him.