Description: Booked to Die by John Dunning John Dunning brings together his knowledge of Denver cops and the rare book world in this striking new mystery. When a freelancer who searches for valuable books is murdered, burned-out cop Cliff Janeway suspects he was onto something big. But who would kill for a book? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description First in the Cliff Janeway series from national bestselling author John Dunning. Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway may not always play by the book, but he is an avid collector of rare and first editions. After a local book scout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspects spine. But the suspect, local lowlife Jackie Newton, is a master at eluding the law, and Janeways wrathful brand of off-duty justice costs him his badge. Turning to his lifelong passion, Janeway opens a small bookshop--all the while searching for evidence to put Newton away. But when prized volumes in a highly sought-after collection begin to appear, so do dead bodies. Now, Janeways life is about to start a precarious new chapter as he attempts to find out whos dealing death along with vintage Chandlers and Twains. Author Biography John Dunning (1942-2023) revealed book collectings most shocking secrets in his bestselling series of crime novels featuring Cliff Janeway: Booked to Die, which won the prestigious Nero Wolfe Award; The Bookmans Wake, a New York Times Notable Book; and the New York Times bestsellers The Bookmans Promise, The Sign of the Book, and The Bookwomans Last Fling. He also wrote the Edgar Award-nominated Deadline, The Holland Suggestions, and Two OClock, Eastern Wartime. An expert on rare and collectible books, he owned the Old Algonquin Bookstore in Denver for many years. Review "Boston Sunday Globe" I am...an unabashed admirer of John Dunnings "Booked to Die." No one...can fail to be delighted by the sort of folkloric advice Janeway carries with him."Mystery Scene" Memorable...Compellng...Vivdly realistic...Fascinating and utterly convincing...A suspenseful, well-crafted mystery that should keep readers guessing right up to the closing paragraph. This novel, friends, is a keeper."New York Times Book Review" A joy to read...[A] whodunit in the classic mode."Publishers Weekly" (starred review) Crisp, direct prose and nearly pitch-perfect dialogue enhance this meticulously detailed page-turner."San Francisco Chronicle" Fascinating...Assured and muscular prose...Very cannily and creepily, Dunning shows how quiet men with civilized tastes can turn into killers...The payoff, in pleasure, is for the reader."St. Petersburg Times" (FL) A perfect mystery. Its intelligently written; the action is bafflingly logical; the reader learns something, and its got a sucker punch of a finale."The Denver Post" A knockout....One of the most enjoyable books Ive read in a long time."The Philadephia Inquirer" A standout piece of crime fiction...Compelling page-turning stuff."The Plain Dealer" (Cleveland) Irresistible....An outstanding novel.United Press International Very credible...An involved tale that satisfies the mystery readers wants. Review Quote United Press InternationalVery credible...An involved tale that satisfies the mystery readers wants. Details ISBN0684193833 Author John Dunning Year 1992 ISBN-10 0684193833 ISBN-13 9780684193830 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1992-01-23 Short Title BOOKED TO DIE Pages 288 Series Cliff Janeway Novels (Hardcover) Language English Media Book DEWEY FIC Residence Denver, CO, US Birth 1942 DOI 10.1604/9780684193830 Series Number 1 Place of Publication Hemel Hempstead Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 1992-01-23 NZ Release Date 1992-01-23 UK Release Date 1992-01-23 Subtitle A Mystery Introducing Cliff Janeway Publisher Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company) Imprint Prentice Hall & IBD Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137646199;
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