This story is one of survival against the odds, when those surrounding you just keep beating you down. Henry and Amber have both been dealt a bad hand in life, and the odds are stacked against them surviving even the short term. Their situations are as different as their personalities. When their paths cross, they team up almost by accident. The characters are three-dimensional, the action non-stop, and the intrigue is very clever. The story is much more brutal and bloody than I expected, but their reckoning was very complex and exciting. Each chapter propelled the story along at rocket speed - I didn't put it down once I started it! Thank you Book Whisperer & NetGalley for an ARC of this very exciting book!

The writing style used in telling this absolute ripper of a story is almost as engaging as the plot itself. The use of different character perspectives and movement in timeframes makes reading this book an almost cinematic experience and is very cleverly done. And amongst the awful characters who are so easy to hate are the odd one or two who will steal your heart. I loved Henry and found his revenge antics coldly amusing. The whole book has an odd and appealing humour to it, even as it evokes some of the more terrifying scenes from the likes of The Godfather. A terrific story.

Nobodies is a gripping, gritty noir thriller that pulls you deep into the dark world of organized crime and complex antiheroes. Warren Adler masterfully crafts a tense atmosphere filled with moral ambiguity and suspense that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The characters are richly developed, flawed, and compelling, making the story not just a crime thriller but a profound exploration of human nature under pressure. The pacing is perfect, balancing intense action with moments of reflection, and the plot twists are both surprising and believable. Fans of noir and crime fiction will find Nobodies a standout, delivering a powerful, unforgettable reading experience. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a smart, hard-hitting thriller

Great story design and well-developed characters.. They fit together so well to provide a story that kept me entertained from start to finish.

Nobodies is an entertaining novel about two disparate people somehow becoming involved together in a fascinating novel of crime and revenge. It is a fast paced read and adequately depicts a bygone era which Hollywood called film noir. This book is recommended for all who enjoy mystery/thrillers and I thank NetGalley and the publisher for the advance reading copy.

The exploitation of a genius, betrayal extra-ordinaire, depravity of mankind at its worst, violence, greed, power struggles, and more, all lend to this tale, creating chock full, non-stop suspense and action. Just watch out for the nobodies!

Another caution is the liberal sprinkling of foul language that some potential readers may find offensive. However, despite the fact that all this type of action is definitely not my cup of tea, I do believe it is a well-written narrative. Afterall, Warren Adler was a well-seasoned author. It is his offspring who keep his work alive.

~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~

July 2025

Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent to me by NetGalley and the publisher.

Nobodies by Warren Adler and Shannon McKenna tells the story of Henry who is a fugitive. An escapee from prison framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Amber who is on the run from mafia ties. They meet during an attack on Henry and team up to help each other.

This is a fast paced thriller which kept me reading and engaged. I really liked Henry and Amber characters and their dialogue was great. Looking forward to the movie.

Thank you to NetGalley and Adler Entertainment Center for this ARC.

This is a gritty noir crime thriller of deception, revenge and redemption penned by a most prolific authors I had the pleasure to discover a long time ago. “Nobodies” is my 21th book. Unfortunately, Mr. Adler passed away some time back leaving his unfinished manuscript in the hands of Adler Entertainment Trust. Ms. McKenna was tasked to bring it to life by adding her personal touch and did honour to the master by giving us an awesome thriller.

Set in the shadows of New York City, the story has Henry Cody hiding under an assumed name plotting revenge against the people who ruined his life while Amber Wright, a career con artist with a shady past cross’s path with him… their fates are tied …….

Told from different character perspectives and shifting timeframes this story has a cinematic flair to it and is shrewdly done. I admit at first, I was totally lost and thought I wouldn’t enjoy it but lo and behold I found myself suck into the dark world of organized crime and from that point on I had a hard time setting this book aside. The tense atmosphere is masterfully crafted and is filled with murkiness, suspense and many plot twists. We have a perfect balance between the intense action and how the characters pondered the moment. Surprising the story is believable…. even with the tad of humour injected from time to time.

Love them or hate them the characters are richly developed and compelling. This tale of two fugitives who risk everything to take down the corrupt while outrunning their past and save themselves is entertaining and should please most.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a spellbinding novel about a pair of good hearted people who were entrapped into a life of crime.

Nobodies is a multiple point of view story that starts off a little bit disjointed but steadily comes together towards a thrilling climax. The plot is a little bit cinematic but it works nonetheless, once you get a handle on which characters are the main focus of each chapter.

There are aspects of this book that might be uncomfortable for some people to read; there's a fair amount of domestic and criminal violence that's not always graphic, but nor is it glossed over; these characters, for the most part, are not nice people. That counts for the protagonists as well; they're not as awful as the antagonists, but they are still pretty morally grey, which is actually one of the things I liked about them. They're not paragons of virtue by any stretch of the imagination; Henry is a Good Guy Done Wrong, but he's also petty as hell at times, while Amber has been looking out for herself for a long time and has to resolve some inner demons too.

All in all a decent thriller, with a mostly satisfactory ending.

I went into Nobodies expecting a standard crime thriller, and ended up devouring one of the most intense, emotionally charged stories I’ve read all year.

Nobodies is a gritty, blood soaked rollercoaster through the underbelly of crime, betrayal, and survival. Warren Adler delivers a razor sharp noir thriller that grabs you by the throat from page one and refuses to let go.

We follow two unforgettable characters: Henry, a prison escapee wrongfully accused, and Amber, a sharp, resilient woman entangled in the lethal web of the mafia. Their lives collide in a high stakes, adrenaline fueled moment, and what begins as an uneasy alliance quickly evolves into a partnership rooted in desperation, revenge, trust, and survival.

The pacing just doesn’t let up. Every chapter pushes the story forward like a freight train. There’s barely time to breathe as the action intensifies, yet Adler manages to infuse moments of genuine emotion and reflection amid the chaos. And the chemistry between Henry and Amber?
Electric!!

If you’re drawn to stories where flawed, layered characters fight like hell against impossible odds, then you should definitely read Nobodies.