BOOKED TO DIE by John Dunning ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 1, 1992 Dunning, twice nominated for the Edgar (a pair of paperbacks), deserves to win one for this Denver cop-turned-bookman tale—a lively, seductive primer on how to open a bookstore, spot a first edition, warehouse it, price it, and enjoy it for its own sake. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2018 . Exciting and informative. Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway may not always play by the book, but he’s an avid collector of rare and first editions. I’d call it a mystery (not a thriller - thank goodness), with lots of spills and a couple of thrills. “Booked to Die” is well plotted, demonstrating really good writing, with an interesting backdrop of the rare-books trade. Too much of the book was spent explaining and standing on a soap-box about book collecting. Booked to Die (Cliff Janeway Novels Book 1) - Kindle edition by Dunning, John. “Booked to Die” is well plotted, demonstrating r. Fantastic read! ‎ 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 ). Verified Purchase. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2018. There were at least two moments when I gasped and thought “Oh my God, NO! Somehow while I can understand book collecting (I love books also and love being surrounded by books)but I don't really understand putting a book on a shelf and never reading it. Booked to Die - Booked to Die audiobook, by John Dunning... Set in the world of rare books, this bestseller was an instant success with mystery fans who find Dunning's adept combination of sharp-edged suspense, compelling characters, and knowledgeable book lore irresistible. 4th Avon Book printing with a cover price of $4.99. Murder Of Crows: A gripping Lake Pines Mystery Novel. Dunning's bookman series books are certainly not real crime narratives but they are interesting and well written. $9.99 . 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. DETECTIVE NIKKI GALENA BOOKS 1–5 five gripping crime mysteries box set, ALL THE GOOD GIRLS (Harry Hunter Mystery Book 1), The Paperboy: A rural detective mystery (Peter Hatherall Mystery Book 6), Holy Island: A DCI Ryan Mystery (The DCI Ryan Mysteries Book 1), Twisted Truth: A rural detective mystery (Peter Hatherall Mystery Book 5). 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). It was just meh. The synopsis covered a guy with dual experience as a cop and as a book sleuth (scout is the term the author uses). Save for Later. I was slightly torn by this book (and it's sequels). This one's a fantastic read with lots going on..... a feud between a cop and a psychopath responsible for the deaths of some itinerants, but still a free man - Janeway frustrated by a combination of lack of evidence and some smart lawyers; our cop with a knowledge and a keen interest in books (a subject close to my own heart); a murder in the book world and a further coming together of our two combatants Cliff Janeway and head-case Jackie Newton; resulting in a career change, some new friends, some off the records investigating and an escalation in Janeway and Newton's ongoing private battle. Shelving menu. Welcome back. Shop books, stationery, devices and other learning essentials. She reads three books to my one, and I read a lot. Previous page of related Sponsored Products, James Bennett Pty Ltd; Reissue edition (1 Jan. 2001), Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2019. ]”, Anthony Award Nominee for Best Novel (1993), Colorado Book Award for Literary Fiction (1993), このミステリーがすごい！ for Best Translated Mystery Novel of the Year in Japan (1997). I certainly will. Loaded with oodles of information on collectible/valuable books and has a great mystery to boot! by Pocket Star. I enjoyed this book but found it a slow starter. 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. Read Online Booked To Die and Download Booked To Die book full in PDF formats. [ I really loved the young Scott assistant in Cliff Janeway bookstore, and I understand why her death was important in the book economy, but I still wish there was a way for her to remain a charming presence in later books. There is no doubt that when one thinks of horse racing, one thinks of Dick Francis. I won’t share specifically what these moments were, because I wouldn’t want to spoil your enjoyment. Other Editions of This Title: Digital Audiobook (11/25/2007) Paperback (2/7/2017) Hardcover (1/23/1992) Description. 5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and intelligent. Previous owner embossed mark. As a result of these books I have become fascinated with collecting books on a small and personal scale. The dialogue in this book reads a little like dialogue in a mystery-noir setting. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Enjoy signed copy of the first Cliff Janeway mystery!. Lisa (not getting friends updates) Vegan, Killing the 'Dead Girl' Theme in Crime Fiction. What I often find delightful in fiction is not just the story itself; what delights is the acquisition of knowledge on a particular subject. I thoroughly … Published 1992 Condition Fine in Fine dust jacket Edition First Edition; First Printing; Signed by Author ISBN 9780684193830 Item Price $ 650.00. Show Details. I've always wondered whether authors ever get "competitive" to the point of being catty. Librarians and used bookstore employees who like a good mystery. And thirdly, the whole mystery swings on one witness withholding information, even as the bodycount grows: Stan's neighbor knew about the book swap between the cheap and the collectible libraries. I read this book just as I started working in a bookstore that buys used books - and it was one of those books that syncs up with your life and you have to appreciate it. But the suspect, local lowlife Jackie Newton, is a master at eluding the law, and Janeway's wrathful brand of off-duty justice. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2017. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We talk far into the night. So many facets - it Deserves a Second Read, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2018. Made the contrast that much more stark. Yeah, I did. Booked to Die won the Nero Award and was nominated for the 1993 Anthony Award in the "Best Novel" category 5 from 5 Read - November, 2019 Published - 1992 Page count - 432 Source - purchased copy Format - paperback Read more. To see what your friends thought of this book. 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. Buy Booked to Die by John Dunning (ISBN: 9780743410656) from Amazon's Book Store. The thing that I like most about this book was the information about what makes a book collectible. The characters were flat, the side story of Newton was just fodder and had nothing to do with the rest. The whole book didn't sit well with me. Then I showed her my Faulkners, one with a signature, and I saw her shiver with an almost sexual pleasure as she touched the paper where he signed.