Bernie Rhodenbarr Série

Tato série sleduje osudy Bernarda Rhodenbarra, neobvyklého hrdiny, který vede dvojí život. Ve dne je to majitel antikvariátu a milovník knih, v noci se však mění v talentovaného zloděje. Když se BERNIE dostane do nesnází, musí využít své jedinečné dovednosti, aby odhalil pravdu a očistil své jméno. Příběhy jsou plné vtipu, chytrých zápletek a nečekaných zvratů, které čtenáře udrží v napětí až do samého konce.

Doporučené pořadí čtení

Burglars Can't Be Choosers
Lawrence Block
206 stránek
8 hodin čtení
Five big ones just for lifting a a little blue box? A steal - or so Bernie thought until he got stiffed with a corpse! Bernie should have taken a powder the minute the shifty-eyed,pear-shaped man made his offer. But five grand an hour is nice work if you can get it. Things went smoothly even after the cops showed up. A little bribe here; a handshake there. Until one of the cops stumbled over the body. Faster than you could say "STOP THIEF," Bernie ran - straight into the arms of a deliciously nutty young woman. That's when the caper really got interesting!
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The Burglar in the Closet
Lawrence Block
192 stránek
7 hodin čtení
It's hard to ignore someone with his hands in your mouth. Bernie Rhodenbarr's all ears when Dr. Sheldrake, his dentist, starts complaining about his detestable, soon-to-be-ex wife, and happens to mention the valuable diamonds she keeps lying around the apartment. Since Bernie's been known to supplement his income as a bookstore owner with the not-so-occasional bout of high-rise burglary, a couple of nights later he's in the Sheldrake apartment with larceny on his mind -- and has to duck into a closet when the lady of the house makes an unexpected entrance. Unfortunately he's still there when an unseen assailant does Mrs. Sheldrake in . . . and then vanishes with the jewels. Bernie's got to come out of the closet some time. But when he does, he'll be facing a rap for a murder he didn't commit -- and for a burglary he certainly attempted -- unless he can hunt down the killer who left him hanging.
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The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling
Lawrence Block
286 stránek
11 hodin čtení
Set in New York's Greenwich Village, the story follows Bernie Rhodenbarr, who is trying to run a legitimate used bookstore while occasionally reverting to his former life as a burglar to stay afloat. Balancing his love for books with his penchant for thievery, Bernie navigates the challenges of his dual existence, blending humor and suspense in his adventures.
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The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza
Lawrence Block
320 stránek
12 hodin čtení
In this fourth installment of the popular Burglar series, readers are drawn back into the life of the witty and resourceful protagonist, who navigates a world filled with crime and intrigue. The story promises a blend of humor and suspense as the character encounters new challenges and adversaries, showcasing Block's signature style of clever plotting and engaging dialogue. Fans of the series can expect a thrilling adventure that deepens the exploration of the main character's life and moral dilemmas.
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The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian
Lawrence Block
336 stránek
12 hodin čtení
Bernie Rhodenbarr, a used bookstore owner and part-time burglar, finds himself in a precarious situation when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. After evaluating a wealthy man's library, his fingerprints are left at the scene, complicating his life as he navigates the legal repercussions of both his legitimate and illicit activities. This blend of crime and humor showcases Bernie's cleverness and the thrill he finds in his unconventional profession.
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The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams
Lawrence Block
372 stránek
14 hodin čtení
In Greenwich Village, Bernie Rhodenbarr, the rare book dealer who moonlights as a burglar, is arrested for murder in connection with the robbery of a valuable collection of baseball cards. Only he didn't do it.
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Zloděj, který si myslel, že je Bogart
Lawrence Block
214 stránek
8 hodin čtení
Lawrence Block, velmistr mezi americkými spisovateli detektivek, vypráví další příběh svérázného „zloděje a majitele knihkupectví“ Bernieho Rhodenbarra, tentokrát posedlého Casablancou a jejím hrdinou, hercem Humphreym Bogartem. Bernie Rhodenbarr se ve svém knihkupectví náhodně setkává s ženou svých snů, milou a okouzlující Ilonou. Oba jsou velkými fanoušky a obdivovateli Humphreyho Bogarta a na festivalu jeho filmů spolu začínají trávit dny i noci. Žít z lásky ale nestačí. Bernie se dává dohromady s excentrickým cizincem Hugem Candlemasem, jenž po něm žádá, aby se vetřel do přízně majitele jednoho z přepychových apartmá na East Side a odcizil odtud záhadné desky z černé kůže. Plán však nevyjde a Berniemu nezbývá, než se vrátit ke svému „zaměstnavateli“ s prázdnýma rukama. Ten je záhy nalezen mrtvý. Bernie se ocitá v složité situaci a sám se vydává po stopě vraha. Brzy nato Ilona záhadně mizí...
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Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery: The Burglar in the Library
Lawrence Block
352 stránek
13 hodin čtení
A crime novel, featuring Bernie Rhodenbarr, an antiquarian bookseller, lured to England at the thought of obtaining a rare Raymond Chandler novel. Visiting a country house he finds himself involved in a mystery true to Agatha Christie style, the house is isolated cut off by snow and the telephone is dead. From the author of THE CANCELLED CZECH.
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The Burglar in the Rye
Lawrence Block
352 stránek
13 hodin čtení
A chance to help a revered author leads Bernie Rhodenbarr into a tangled web of crime when he is asked by Alice Cottrell to steal personal letters from a hotel room. However, the situation escalates dramatically when he discovers the agent he was supposed to outsmart is found dead, making Bernie the prime suspect in a murder investigation. As he navigates this unexpected turn of events, he must use his skills not only to clear his name but also to uncover the truth behind the sinister plot.
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The burglar on the prowl
Lawrence Block
320 stránek
12 hodin čtení
When a friend suggests that Bernie burgle a romantic rival's home, Bernie is happy to oblige. Along with lesbian friend Caroline Kaiser, Bernie is overjoyed to find a safe full of cash. And for once in a Bernie Rhodenbarr story, there isn't even a dead body in the house. At least not yet. Because a nearby home has also been burgled and in that robbery, three people have died. The police recognise Bernie from a nearby cash machine camera and soon he is in the newspapesr as the suspect.
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The Burglar Who Counted The Spoons
Lawrence Block
The long-awaited eleventh novel in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series.
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The Burglar in Short Order
Lawrence Block
198 stránek
7 hodin čtení
The story features Bernie Rhodenbarr, a charming and skilled burglar renowned for his clever heists, including stealing antiques and art. Celebrated as "the Heifetz of the picklock," he has captivated audiences through various novels. With a legacy spanning four decades, Bernie remains a beloved character created by Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block, showcasing his wit and resourcefulness in the world of crime fiction.
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Detektivní povídky
Lawrence Block
716 stránek
26 hodin čtení
Soubor povídkové tvorby amerického autora přináší především povídky s detektivní a hrůzostrašnou tematikou. Jedenasedmdesát povídek vybral ze svého celoživotního díla samotný autor, který tak znovu přivedl na scénu hrdiny několika svých rozsáhlejších cyklů - detektiva Matthewa Scuddera, právníka Martina Ehrengrafa a další, jejichž příběhy si získaly již dříve pozornost čtenářů. Kniha uspokojí nepříliš náročné ctitele detektivky, psychothrilleru či hororu.
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Třikrát lupič detektivem
Lawrence Block
Souborné vydání druhého, třetího a čtvrtého pokračování série Bernie Rhodenbarr. Tři detektivní příběhy lupiče-detektiva jsou plné nečekaných zvratů a překvapení. Obsahuje: Lupič, který rád citoval Kiplinga -- Lupič, který čte Spinozu -- Lupič v šatníku. Knihy v ČR zatím samostatně nevyšly.
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