
John Quincannon
Series by Bill PronziniDive into the thrilling world of 19th-century San Francisco, where former Secret Service agent John Quincannon teams up with trailblazing female Pinkerton agent Sabina Carpenter to unravel complex mysteries in this captivating blend of historical intrigue and detective drama.
In the gritty landscape of 19th-century San Francisco, where shadows of the Gold Rush linger and danger lurks around every corner, a relentless investigator emerges from the chaos—John Quincannon. A former Pinkerton agent turned private detective, Quincannon possesses an unyielding sense of justice and an insatiable thirst for truth, a combination that leads him into a series of perilous adventures teeming with deception and treachery. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning city grappling with vice and ambition, Quincannon navigates a world rife with corrupt politicians, ruthless outlaws, and the harsh realities of frontier life. Driven by a personal code and a determination to right wrongs, he often finds himself caught between loyalty to friends and the pursuit of justice, grappling with moral dilemmas that test his resolve. As Quincannon confronts a menagerie of criminals and complex cases, including missing persons, high-stakes heists, and mysterious murders, readers are drawn into a labyrinth of intrigue that keeps them guessing. Layered with themes of honor, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of truth, the series paints a vivid portrait of a society on the edge, where every choice can lead to redemption or ruin. Join John Quincannon on his thrilling escapades, as he battles not only external foes but the demons of his own past—each case is a matter of life and death, promising an exhilarating journey that will leave you craving the next revelation in this captivating historical mystery series.
Books in this Series
John Quincannon ( By: Bill Pronzini, Marcia Muller)
Quincannon
Published in 1985
Beyond the Grave
Published in 1986
Quincannon's Game
Published in 2005
Carpenter and Quincannon Mystery ( By: Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini)
The Bughouse Affair
Published in 2013
The Spook Lights Affair
Published in 2013
The Body Snatchers Affair
Published in 2015
The Plague of Thieves Affair
Published in 2016
The Dangerous Ladies Affair
Published in 2017
The Bags of Tricks Affair
Published in 2018
The Flimflam Affair
Published in 2019
The Stolen Gold Affair
Published in 2020
The Paradise Affair
Published in 2021
Carpenter and Quincannon Collections
Carpenter & Quincannon, Professional Detective Services
Published in 1998
Quincannon's Game
Published in 2005