The Bookman's Wake (Cliff Janeway Novels (Paperback)) - Softcover

Dunning, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1501142852 ISBN 13: 9781501142857

Publisher: Gallery Books, 2016

Synopsis

Few novels have been as eagerly awaited as John Dunning's sequel to the award-winning "Booked to Die", which was hailed by critics and readers for both its powerful writing and its fascinating glimpse into the world of rare book collecting. Now, Denver cop-turned-book-dealer Cliff Janeway is back, lured by an enterprising ex-cop into going to Seattle to bring back a fugitive wanted for assault, burglary, and the possible theft of a priceless edition of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven". The bail jumper turns out to be a young, vulnerable woman who calls herself Eleanor Rigby, and who happens to be a gifted book scout. Janeway finds Eleanor enchanting-- and is equally intrigued by the deadly history surrounding the rare volume. Stalked by people willing to kill to get their hands on it, a terrified Eleanor slips from Janeway's grasp and disappears. To find her, Janeway must unravel the secrets surrounding the book and its mysterious maker, for only this knowledge can stop the cruel hand of death from turning another page...

About this title

Review:

"Boston Sunday Globe Magazine"

Not only kept me up far too late one night, but got me up two hours early the next morning.

"The Denver Post"

Nail-biting suspense.

"Kirkus Reviews"

Mad, fantastical, and darkly original. Bookbinding has never been so compelling.

"Kirkus Reviews" Mad, fantastical, and darkly original. Bookbinding has never been so compelling.

"The Denver Post" Nail-biting suspense.

"Boston Sunday Globe Magazine" Not only kept me up far too late one night, but got me up two hours early the next morning.

"Associated Press" Stunning.

About the Author:

John Dunning has revealed some of book collecting's most shocking secrets in his bestselling series of crime novels featuring Cliff Janeway: Booked to Die, which won the prestigious Nero Wolfe award; The Bookman's Wake, a New York Times Notable Book; and the New York Times bestsellers The Bookman's Promise, The Sign of the Book, and The Bookwoman's Last Fling. He is also the author of the Edgar Award-nominated Deadline, The Holland Suggestions, and Two O'Clock, Eastern Wartime. An expert on rare and collectible books, he owned the Old Algonquin Bookstore in Denver for many years. He lives in Denver, Colorado. Visit OldAlgonquin.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1501142852
• ISBN 13: 9781501142857
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448