John Quincannon

John Quincannon

Series by Bill Pronzini

Dive 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

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