The Booktaker

A Nameless Detective Mystery

By: Bill Pronzini

Narrated by: Nick Sullivan

Length: 1 hr and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

The Nameless Detective is called upon to find out how rare books and maps are being stolen from an antiquarian bookshop with a faultless alarm system. He goes undercover in the store, only to be foiled when a theft occurs right under his nose. Then, as he ponders the case (while on a date with the lovely Kerry), he’s violently struck from behind by a car that seems bent on driving him off the road. Will Nameless survive this attempt on his life and solve the case?

Murder anonymous: solve another case with the Nameless Detective.

©1982 by the Pronzini-Muller Family Trust. All rights reserved. (P)2011 BBC Audiobooks

oki

it was a bit dull a bit cliche no the best yet i read worse some to kill time i guess

Great for a quick listen

Any additional comments?

The book is pretty good. Especially that it is FREE! It's a great story for a quick read, or a quick listen in this case. I wasn't able to pick up who the commits the crime so the ending was a good plot twist for me. Although, I personally think the ending was a bit too exaggerated but that's just me. Great listen....

Quasi-Sherlock!

Good detective short story, deftly solving the antiquarian thefts. Ha! Didn't realize I had listened to this story before. It is pretty good. I didn't solve it ahead of time. Three.point.five. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Quick Paced & Engaging

If you could sum up The Booktaker in three words, what would they be?

Quick Paced, Engaging

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Booktaker?

Detective's first day on the "job".

What about Nick Sullivan’s performance did you like?

Clear difference in various character portrayals.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

My first Pronzini 'read'; look forward to others.

The Bookraker

This is what I referred to as a rainy day read. An interesting storyline with well-defined characters that moves along at a steady clip. I enjoyed the story itself and the rates his voice is pleasant and well modulated well done both of you I look forward to other offerings from this pair.

Pretty Good Free Read.

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes I enjoyed listening to this book in the car

Would you be willing to try another book from Bill Pronzini? Why or why not?

Yes I would try another he is not a bad w riter.

Do you think The Booktaker needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes, I love book series

Great story

What did you love best about The Booktaker?

A good mystery - well written

What about Nick Sullivan’s performance did you like?

Character voices

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A theft you will not imagine

Mystery with a twist at the end

Where does The Booktaker rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is an interesting, quick read that really held my interest.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Booktaker?

I read a lot of police procedurals and this one made me concentrate and think. I liked the end a lot. Ended with action and wit.

What about Nick Sullivan’s performance did you like?

He has a great voice. Many sale books have mediocre narrators but Mr. Sullivan was very easy on the ears.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! It was the best short story or novella that I have listened to in a long time.

Any additional comments?

I will gladly listen to this author again.

Superbly Written!

If you could sum up The Booktaker in three words, what would they be?

Breath of Fresh Air
I believe there was no charge for this audio book - not sure why but thanks very much; it was a great surprise for this wonderful gift.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Its refreshing to come across an author who really knows how to write- the sentences are creatively and beautifully structured - there is intelligence behind this work which I really appreciated.

What does Nick Sullivan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

You get a glimpse into the mans thinking process as if you are right there with him.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

The narrator was brilliant - a joy to the ears.

Any additional comments?

Not sure when this book was written but if recently then I would have installed secret cameras to catch the thief.
I want to read more by this author and hear more by this narrator ...thank you both!

Short, but okay for a morning commute

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend this book to anyone who had an hour and half to kill.

Would you recommend The Booktaker to your friends? Why or why not?

If they had an hour and a half to kill and absolutely nothing better to do with their time.

What aspect of Nick Sullivan’s performance would you have changed?

Nothing.

Did The Booktaker inspire you to do anything?

No.

Any additional comments?

No.