A self-styled artist is getting away with murder in Death Valley. If all goes well, so will Nameless. In part two of the Nameless series, the relentless avenger is haunted by nightmares of the past and visions of what’s to come.Palmer Oxenwald’s hunting ground is the Mojave wasteland. His victims are random tourists and hikers. His trophies are cherished photographs of the damage he’s done. His … he’s done. His greatest threat is Nameless. Two men with one thing in common: memories of the dead. For a psychopath like Palmer, they’re a clear rush in black and white. For Nameless, they’re visions of violence buried and erased. But for how long?
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes Photographing the Dead, part of Nameless, a riveting collection of short stories about a vigilante nomad, stripped of his memories and commissioned to kill. Follow him in each story, which can be read or listened to in a single sitting.
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Good read. The first one was better, but continues the story. I do like Nameless.
This one didn’t have as much contact with the serial killer, but I liked the back story of the newest “monster” Nameless was sent to take care of. Mystery texts giving him instructions to his next job. Would you want a job like that? On to the next one.
Short Trip to Justice – Nameless books are sweet. Nice short smooth reads of evil facing their justice by an unknown entity. Mystery in who he is and who finances him, the end result is satisfying.
This is a great series where each book is a chapter in Nameless’s life. He’s not quite a vigilante, not exactly the boy next door. His mission is to right the wrong done to innocent people. He doesn’t know exactly who he works for, who the boss is, and the people he works with he doesn’t know…not truly…and their names are most likely not real. Neither is his. He can’t remember the past. Can’t remember his own name. It’s as if his past been erased…or has it?
I love that the books are short. I enjoy the audio version and can get through them quickly and go on to the next.
Dean Koontz can tell a story like no one else.
Great Book. Especially liked the ending.
Dean Koontz builds on what we know about Nameless, a vigilante who works with an organization to delve out justice to serial killers. A quick and fun read!
( I’m copying and pasting this same review for all 6 of the series of Nameless) I have been a fan of Mr. Koontz FOREVER!!! He is a master story-teller and one that can hold your attention whether it’s for a ‘short story’ or a full length novel. This first short story in the series of Nameless: In the Heart of Fire was indeed up to par with the usual Koontz suspense and intrigue.
I’m glad I was able to have the next 5 (Photographing the Dead; The Praying Mantis Bride; Red Rain; The Mercy of Snakes ; and Memories of Tomorrow (my favorite) waiting in line to continue the saga of Nameless and his ‘justice’ he served in each one. I can see Nameless becoming a full length novel or if he wanted to keep them short stories, to continue into the next 6 books. 🙂 All in all, they are something that is easy to read, quick to read, and a joy to read.
True Justice for the Perpetrators of Unrepentant Evil
For Mature readers
Sex (perverted) described in just enough detail to make me cringe.
Violence
Harsh language appropriate to the situation
2nd Short story in series, takes maybe 2 hours to read. I don’t think you need to read the 1st one to appreciate this one, but I’d recommend it.
Suspenseful!
Premise: Nameless, the main character, gets his missions via text messages and phone calls from an unknown source, but also from his own random psychic abilities.
Plot no spoilers: Nameless is sent to stop a depraved serial killer who hunts innocent victims in conveniently isolated spots just for the pleasure of watching them die. We readers know from the beginning who his next victims are likely to be. The suspense builds as we hope Nameless will arrive in time to stop the evil one’s course of action
Like all of Dean Koontz’s tales, we easily accept the swift and sure justice meted out because it is accompanied by clear, logical expressions of good vs evil.
For Koontz and other thriller fans, this is a must-read.
Great short story. Plenty of action and suspense. Great way to end a bad guy.
Photographing the Dead
Nameless, Book 2
By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
I love the way the story unfolds and I especially love the ending!
Great narration!