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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  Kordo | Sep 29, 2009 |  how exciting! i might have found a new genre to read. and i aspire to become rita mckinley's best friend when we move to the area. (  ) bookscentlover | Sep 11, 2009 | We librarians and bookish types don't likely see our lives as subjects for crime/mystery novels, but Dunning saw a niche and filled it with rare tomes. This book got me excited about visiting Sally Anns and used book venues, as well as garage sales, looking for the elusive big find. A taut, suspense-filled novel. (  ) Muzzorola | Aug 21, 2009 | Cliff Janeway is a homicide detective and a book collector who resides in Denver. When a known book scout is murdered, both his profession and passion unite. What a good book. I'm so impressed with Dunning's ability to introduce Janeway. The process of getting to know him and growing to like him was so smooth. It felt like a realistic relationship. As time progressed, his wit developed and flowed freely and his compassionate side became apparent, too. I liked the way Janeway's mind worked to solve the mystery. It had a low-key feeling, but one that kept me looking for clues. There was a bit of romance that was a pleasant surprise and the narrator, George Guidall, was fantastic. I can't wait to continue with this series because I thoroughly enjoyed Janeway's company. (4.5/5) Originally posted on: "Thoughts of Joy..." ( ) ThoughtsofJoyLibrary | Jul 13, 2009 | madnessabides | Jul 12, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0380718839, Mass Market Paperback)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 bookscout is killed on his turf, Janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspect's spine. 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.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, Janeway's life is about to start a precarious new chapter as he attempts to find out who's dealing death along with vintage Chandlers and Twains. Includes information on John Dunning's new Cliff Janeway novel, The Bookman's Promise, coming soon in hardcover from Scribner (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:53 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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For those who are interested in both books and detective novels, this is a match made in heaven. Intermixed with the drama of the investigation are tips on how to spot first editions, how to start collecting rare books and other tips of the trade of a book dealer. If you are not a book nerd, don't worry, its still a thrilling book. Overall, a must read for book nerds and detective junkies alike. (