Nameless Detective Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nameless Detective books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Snatch (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1971
The Vanished (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1973
Undercurrent (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1973
Blowback (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1977
Twospot (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1978
Labyrinth (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1980
Hoodwink (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1981
Scattershot (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1982
Dragonfire (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Bindlestiff (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Quicksilver (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Nightshades (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1984
Double
Buy on Amazon1984
Bones (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1985
Deadfall (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1986
Shackles (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1989
Jackpot (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1990
Breakdown (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1991
Quarry (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1991
Epitaphs (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1992
Demons (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Hardcase (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1995
Sentinels (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1996
Illusions (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1997
Boobytrap (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon1998
Crazybone (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2000
Bleeders (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Spook (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Nightcrawlers (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2005
Mourners (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Savages (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2007
Fever (By: Bill Pronzini)
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Schemers (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2009
Betrayers (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2010
Camouflage (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2011
Hellbox (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2012
Nemesis (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2013
Strangers (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2014
Vixen (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2015
Zigzag (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2016
Endgame (By: Bill Pronzini)
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Nameless Detective series is publication order: 1. The Snatch (By: Bill Pronzini) (1971), 2. The Vanished (By: Bill Pronzini) (1973), 3. Undercurrent (By: Bill Pronzini) (1973), 4. Blowback (By: Bill Pronzini) (1977), 5. Twospot (By: Bill Pronzini) (1978), and 36 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Nameless Detective series by Marcia Muller contains 41 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Nameless Detective series is written by Marcia Muller. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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