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The Sign of the Book: A Cliff Janeway "Bookman" Novel (Cliff Janeway Novels) (original 2005; edition 2006)

by John Dunning

Series: Cliff Janeway (4)

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Criminal defense attorney Erin D'Angelo, Cliff's bookstore partner, needs a favor. Her first true love, Robert Marshall, has been murdered, and his wife Laura has confessed. But Erin smells something fishy. She asks Cliff to investigate, which he is more than willing to do when he learns the victim left behind an amazing collection of signed books. If the books are genuine, they are definitely worth killing for.… (more)
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Title:The Sign of the Book: A Cliff Janeway "Bookman" Novel (Cliff Janeway Novels)
Authors:John Dunning
Info:Pocket (2006), Edition: Later printing, Paperback, 544 pages
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The Sign of the Book by John Dunning (2005)

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    The Bay Psalm Book Murder by Will Harriss (benjclark)
    benjclark: Protagonist even has the same first name!
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    Fast Company by Harry Kurnitz (benjclark)
    benjclark: If you like John Dunning, allow me to reccomend Marco Page's Fast Company. Out of print, but that shouldn't stop you. It's in a similar vein to Dunning's Bookman series, but set in 1938. Well, it was written in 1938.
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First edition as new
  dgmathis | Mar 15, 2023 |
I discovered Dunning’s books twenty to thirty years ago. I tried to read all his books as they came out. Too long ago to recall which I actually read. That means even if I read them now its like the first time.
This story about a childhood friend of Erin’s being accused of murder and Janeway’s evolvement in her defense explores a small Colorado mountain town and the challenges of a young man who is an autistic savant artist. Clever character development from the kindly old small town lawyer to the stupid mean deputy who enjoy’s being a bully. Plenty of unexpected twists to keep the pages turning. ( )
  waldhaus1 | Jul 31, 2022 |
I expected more from this book, I think -- the idea that a retired police officer sells antique books gave me hope for an interesting plot, but this one I did not find appealing. The characters were predictable, and while there a couple of interesting plot twists, they were also a bit too deus ex machina. ( )
  WiebkeK | Jan 21, 2021 |
[This is a review I wrote in 2007]

** More great work from the book detective Cliff Janeway**

The fourth book in the Cliff Janeway "bookman" series from John Dunning, and they are still running strong. I can't recommend them enough for all book people - collector's, dealers, and anyone interested in the incredible prices books sometimes fetch at auction! - my word of advice, don't take them too seriously!

This series is to be read and enjoyed for what they are - a detective crime series with quite a lot of a "bookish" twist. John Dunning (a bookseller himself for many years) writes superbly and draws you straight into the plot - you might find yourself running to keep up!

In "The Sign of the Book", Cliff finds he just can't resist his girlfriend's (hot-shot lawyer, Erin) request for him to go and check out the books (and the murder scene) of her ex-best-friend's late husband, and Erin's ex-boyfriend. Erin's estranged childhood friend has been accused of the murder and Erin's not too sure if she wants to get involved. The twist to the tale lies in the intricacy of telling genuine signed books from the fakes... and it's good to see that Cliff's human after all in this book - he doesn't always get it right...

Start with book one, "Booked to Die"; then "The Bookman's Wake" & "The Bookman's Promise". You won't regret it. ( )
  ArdizzoneFan | Nov 14, 2020 |
A solid addition to the Janeway series - I didn't figure it out till almost the end. I liked the stronger focus on book selling inside information than some of the other books but it was a strong mystery as well. Recommend the series. ( )
  Terrie2018 | Feb 21, 2020 |
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To Susanne Kirk of Scribner.

Without you there would be no Janeway.
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John Dunning (1942- ), an American writer of detective fiction. Do not confuse with John H. Dunning (1927- ), British writer of business and economic works.
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Criminal defense attorney Erin D'Angelo, Cliff's bookstore partner, needs a favor. Her first true love, Robert Marshall, has been murdered, and his wife Laura has confessed. But Erin smells something fishy. She asks Cliff to investigate, which he is more than willing to do when he learns the victim left behind an amazing collection of signed books. If the books are genuine, they are definitely worth killing for.

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