Books like Nothing but the night by Bill Pronzini
Bill Pronzini’s thriller follows a husband who, following the tragic death of his wife in a hit‑and‑run, embarks on a quest for vengeance. Armed with an artist’s sketch, he tracks down the careless driver, only to involve the driver’s sister in a convoluted and chilling plan for retribution. Set in contemporary California, the novel blends domestic tragedy with psychological suspense, exploring the toll of loss and the lengths to which grief can drive an ordinary man.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Bill Pronzini
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