Booked To Die (Cliff Janeway #1) John Dunning. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013. His essays were collected in two books, Quintana & Friends (1980) and Crooning (1990). The tale told is tightly woven and draws the reader in right away. It is the first in a series featuring a cop turned rare book dealer. One of my favorite fiction books! I've re-read the books in this series several times and have yet to tire of Dunning's craftsmanship as a writer and storyteller. Thoroughly entertaining, excellent mystery, Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2001. Ah, of course. It's all written well and interwoven with the story line so that the 'who done it' isn't easily surmised. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. 3.93 GoodReads. Powerful people who will do anything to hide their crime. Please try again. But when prized volumes in a highly sought-after collection begin to appear, so do dead bodies. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Doubling down dug me that much deeper into the blizzard of pages until the final twist with the final period. It starts a bit slow, but picks up speed and does not let up until the end . Credit should go, of course, to John Dunning, who lovingly created this 1992 story, which has a way of staying with any reader. Exciting and informative. Cliff also has a soft side -- the side of him that has a passion for the printed word and collectible books. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It has many facets, and I was so absorbed in the background information, that I am reading it again immediately, to fully appreciate the intricacies of the plot and its characters. Santana's vow to a dead man's wife could cost him his life. Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway may not always play by the book, but he is an avid collector of rare and first editions. I loved this book! Booked to Die is the first in John Dunning's series featuring Cliff Janeway. So many facets - it Deserves a Second Read, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2018. It does make me want to read the next in the series just to see how many more people can get killed over valuable books. In this story we are introduced to a tough homicide detective named Cliff Janeway. Booked to Die, the first book in John Dunning’s bestselling, award-winning Cliff Janeway series, is “a joy to read for its wealth of inside knowledge about the antiquarian book business and its eccentric traders” (The New York Times Book Review). Cliff and Jackie enter a spiral that changes their lives forever. 1992 Year. A wonderful, old-fashioned detective story! Can she prevail in a pulse-pounding race against time? Just glimpse a bit of the bookman's life and thoroughly enjoy this audiobook. I'm from Denver so I enjoyed the discussion of the local area, and I've always been interested in books so the information on rare books was informative. Long Road to Justice is the edge-of-your-seat beginning of the Star of Justice crime series. Free shipping . Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I am currently reading "Booked to Die" and it also continues to educate the reader on rare and collectible books and the book store industry. I will be anxious to read his sequels. I enjoyed this book but found it a slow starter, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2017. BOOKED TO DIE by John Dunning - SIGNED FIRST EDITION BOOK See all titles by John Dunning. Mr Dunning gives detailed insight into the world of book collecting and the people who engage in it. I've learned so much about the antique book trade from this exceptionally good, fast-moving crime novel. Some of the pivotal characters get killed and the writer covers it with proper passion and detail. Cliff suspects a vicious criminal that he has been after for years, Jackie Newton. The Bookman's Wake: A Mystery With Cliff Janeway, The Bookwoman's Last Fling: A Cliff Janeway Novel, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel. I enjoyed this book but found it a slow starter, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2017. He's an interesting character and is well developed in this book. Great story line and characters. Exciting and informative. Hardcover. Hardcover. SIGNED!! The synopsis covered a guy with dual experience as a cop and as a book sleuth (scout is the term the author uses). book JAMES ELLROY hardcover WHITE JAZZ Hardcover1992 hc/dj. I truly enjoyed bouncing between Janeway's worlds as his interests were pulled in specific directions. The plot was effective with a twist ending that I didn't see coming. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. He wrote a non-fiction book about Hollywood, Monster: Living Off the Big Screen. What's not to like? I haven't ever read a John Dunning before... but will look for another one as I see there must be a series of 'Cliff Janeway' novels. Written 25 years ago the American slang jars at first but once you become comfortable in the age before mobile phones and ubiquitous computers it's a very good read. Doubling down dug me that much deeper into the blizzard of pages until the final twist with the final period. The obsession came from suspecting who the killer was but realizing I had no idea how or why the killing had to occur. I loved this book! George Guidall quite simply becomes Cliff Janeway, Denver ex-detective turned bookseller. Janeway is a cop, then an ex-cop turned bookshop owner. Buy a discounted Paperback of Booked to Die online from Australia's leading online bookstore. After a local bookscout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspect's spine. --. I will be anxious to read his sequels. A dead movie star. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The obsession came from suspecting who the killer was but realizing I had no idea how or why the killing had to occur. Booked to Die (Cliff Janeway Novels (Paperback)). A soundly plotted, evenly executed whodunit in … Janeway is a cop, then an ex-cop turned bookshop owner. Like E.L. Doctorow in Billy Bathgate or Caleb Carr in The Alienist , John Dunning has written a magnificent story of mystery, murder, and revenge that brings to life another era. From the award-winning author of Booked to Die and The Bookman's Wake, comes a riveting thriller that captures a lost American era. I am currently reading Booked to Die and according to my Kindle.. am 75% through it. 11H Length. Janeway is a cop, then an ex-cop turned bookshop owner. Police detective gets his man but suffers greatly for it, Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. A mystery series involving a bookman, and not just any bookman. After a local bookscout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspect's spine. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. A friend of mine recommended this series of books and I was not disappointed in Booked To Die. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2018. Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway may not always play by the book, but he’s an avid collector of rare and first editions. Come find out who wins this deadly game. Signed and dated by author in 2004 on title page. A mystery series involving a bookman, and not just any bookman. After a local bookscout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothi… Breakthrough novel by the Denver writer and bookseller, featuring the first appearance of his protagonist, Cliff Janeway, a Denver cop turned bookseller. It has many facets, and I was so absorbed in the background information, that I am reading it again immediately, to fully appreciate the intricacies of the plot and its characters. Booked to Die is the first in John Dunning's series featuring Cliff Janeway. But the suspect, local lowlife Jackie Newton, is a master at eluding the law, and Janeway's wrathful brand of off-duty justice costs him his badge. The mysteries and characters are compelling. A wonderful, old-fashioned detective story! A police detective with a determination to find the truth...to sort out … 1955 THE COROMANDEL! A must read for book lovers and collector's. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The story opens with an investigation of the murder of a Denver bookscout (a person who finds treasure at resale shops and Salvation Army stores, among other places, & sells it to used collectible book dealers). Hunted by an assassin. Janeway, who can be tough, sensitive, and passionate, is a credible hero, both as cop and as book-lover. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The author goes into a lot of detail about the business of rare book finding...sometimes, ad nauseum. You really get behind Cliff Janeway and his passion for being a homicide detective and book collector. Now Janeway's life is about to change in profound and shocking ways as he attempts to find out who's dealing death along with vintage Chandlers and Twains. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Unfortunately for Janeway, his swift form of off-duty justice costs him his badge. has been added to your Cart. After a local bookscout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspect's spine. Booked to Die, the first book in John Dunning’s bestselling, award-winning Cliff Janeway series, is “a joy to read for its wealth of inside knowledge about the antiquarian book business and its eccentric traders” (The New York Times Book Review). Booked Twice: Booked to Die and The Bookman's Wake by Dunning, John. Janeway is a cop, then an ex-cop turned bookshop owner. But when prized volumes in a highly sought-after collection begin to appear, so do dead bodies. Booked to Die is the first in John Dunning's series featuring Cliff Janeway. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The time period in Denver along E. Colfax - with the old bookstores, junk shops and assorted folks - is nostalgic for anyone who lived in Denver at the time. Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2015. if you are a lover of books and a book collector such as myself, this novel is for you. Booked to Die, the first book in John Dunning’s bestselling, award-winning Cliff Janeway series, is “a joy to read for its wealth of inside knowledge about the antiquarian book business and its eccentric traders” (The New York Times Book Review). Booked to Die is the first in John Dunning's series featuring Cliff Janeway. Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016. Dunning, via Cliff Janeway, shows he knows his stuff as a bookman. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, The Bookman's Wake (Cliff Janeway Novels (Paperback)), Booked to Die (Cliff Janeway Novels Book 1). This collection has a short preliminary essay by author with tips on buying and collecting books. Please try again. I've learned so much about the antique book trade from this exceptionally good, fast-moving crime novel. I've already got the next book on my kindle. $14.75. However, nothing in this book is quite as it seems .... one important part of the mystery isn't solved until the very last page! Booked to Die by John Dunning is an excellent murder mystery based in the world of rare book collecting, offering us a great deal of insight into this secretive world and the people in it, all while unfolding a complex intrigue which challenges the reader … The story was a little above average, character development pretty good. Suffice to say it is a murder mystery concerning the death of a books out dealing with rare books. As a literary critic and essayist, Dunne was a frequent contributor to The New York Review of Books. Dunning, via Cliff Janeway, shows he knows his stuff as a bookman. R.F.W. What a nice relaxing read... the book takes you into the realm of bookscouts and stores and collectors - somewhere I've never been before. Some of the pivotal characters get killed and the writer covers it with proper passion and detail. Along with the major plot are little side issues that compliment the main story. An FBI Unit who will stop at nothing to find him. As a thrifty college student, I spent some great time in those musty places! Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway may not always play by the book, but he's an avid collector of rare and first editions. The story opens with an investigation of the murder of a Denver bookscout (a person who finds treasure at resale shops and Salvation Army stores, among other places, & sells it to used collectible book dealers). However, nothing in this book is quite as it seems .... one important part of the mystery isn't solved until the very last page! Then a book-scout friend of Bobby's and the estimable Miss Pride are executed at Twice Told Books, and Janeway ups his investigative pace, which involves meetings (and romance) with a highly secretive rare-book dealer; scrutiny of a collection appraisal; and schmoozing with the owners along Book Row, until an alibi, like some book spines, cracks. Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway may not always play by the book, but he is an avid collector of rare and first editions. First edition. Booked to Die is the first in John Dunning's series featuring Cliff Janeway. This mystery series about an ex-cop turned bookman in Denver is enthralling for many reasons. There was a problem loading your book clubs. You really get behind Cliff Janeway and his passion for being a homicide detective and book collector. Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017. This story introduces us to Cliff Janeway. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Light wrinkles on front of dust jacket, otherwise very fine. This is Janeway and he is an expert. BOOKED TO DIE. The mysteries and characters are compelling. shipping: + $3.45 shipping . The author goes into a lot of detail about the business of rare book finding...sometimes, ad nauseum. Follow Following. Please try your request again later. It's all written well and interwoven with the story line so that the 'who done it' isn't easily surmised. It starts a bit slow, but picks up speed and does not let up until the end . Filled with lots of information on book collecting, this is also a firs rate mystery.....most likely you will not figure it out until the end. Dunning, John. In this story we are introduced to a tough homicide detective named Cliff Janeway. A friend of mine recommended this series of books and I was not disappointed in Booked To Die. D.I. The plot was effective with a twist ending that I didn't see coming. Booked to Die (Cliff Jane... Tho, I did find this an interesting perspective on which to build a murder mystery. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Mr Dunning gives detailed insight into the world of book collecting and the people who engage in it. After a local bookscout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspect's spine. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 18 narrated book. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Cliff and Jackie enter a spiral that changes their lives forever. Two stories are followed simultaneously - the cop’s ongoing antagonism to a criminal and his pursuit of a murderer. John Dunning has revealed some of book collecting’s most shocking secrets in his bestselling series of crime novels featuring Cliff Janeway: Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He's a tough, honest, principled cop in Denver who has a passion for collecting books and a long-standing personal vendetta against a local thug, Jackie Newton. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1992. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Suffice to say it is a murder mystery concerning the death of a books out dealing with rare books. Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. 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