Vixen

In Bill Pronzini's "Vixen," private investigator Nameless is hired by Cory Beckett to find her missing brother, Kenneth, who has fled under distressing circumstances tied to a theft from wealthy yachtsman Andrew Vorhees. As Nameless and his team delve deeper, they uncover layers of deception surrounding Cory, revealing her true nature as a manipulative femme fatale ensnared in a treacherous web of betrayal and ambition. The case spirals into unexpected darkness, culminating in a shocking climax that redefines her character and motives. This gripping installment is part of the long-running Nameless Detective series.