Book Reviews of Booked to Die (Cliff Janeway, Bk 1)

The first in of the Cliff Janeway series, on which I AM NOW HOOKED! Dunning writes from a wellspring of experience in the antique first edition field. Fascinating information woven through a complex, believable plot by carefully drawn, engaging characters.

I couldn't put this book down! What fantastic writing and a really good story! I can't wait to read the next one.

Erudite, clever, witty and a great read. Enjoyed the entire series.

My husband and I read this novel after a recommendation from a friend. We both enjoyed it. The characters and the subject matter (book sellers)are unique, and the ending is fun. Allison Hoover Bartlett's nonfiction book, The Man Who Loved Books Too Much, concerns a similar topic and mentions Dunning several times. My husband has since read two more books by Dunning with the same main character and says he likes them even more

Like this one a lot! Have ordered his others. A real book lover's read.

All I can say is "wow", I finished this book last night at 1:30, started it in the morning and I couldn't put it down. Excellent mystery and the author is great. First in the series of Cliff Janeway cop/book lover.

Lots of action; plot twists and turns. Good book.

Excellent plot with enough twists to keep you on your toes. A very enjoyable read.

Fantastic!

Good writer.

A great book. I can't wait to read the next Cliff Janeway mystery.

This is the 1st of the Cliff Janeway books. My entire little reading circle (Mom, Husband, Friend & Me)all thoroughly enjoyed it. This is a cut above your normal, formulaic cop-murder-mystery books. Well-written with a tightly woven plot and witty dialogue. Well worth your time (and well-worth the credit!)

This is an excellent mystery. Along the way, you will learn a lot about rare books and the buying and selling of first editions.

Denver homicide cop turns bookseller when he loses his job after roughing up a criminal. Best of the Cliff Janeway books I have read.

The first in the Cliff Janeway series, also called the Bookman series. Terrific story, wonderful writing. Worth any mystery fan's time. Dunning knows what he's talking about when it comes to collectible books. There's even a rare book quizz on the first page. The answers are in the story.

A special author. Learn the book business while reading an entertaining mystery.

First book in this very popular and well-written series. What could be more fascinating than books and murder?!

Excellent Book

From back cover - "A civilian once more, [ex-Denver homicide detective]Cliff Janeway now has time to pursue his true passion - the buying and selling of valuable first editions - and to get to the bottom of the unforunate bookscout's still unsolved slaying."

From Publishers Weekly
Denver cop and rare book collector Cliff Janeway is introduced in this engrossing whodunit from two-time Edgar nominee Dunning. A sensitive and introspective sort, Janeway chafes in the hard-edged role of law enforcer so often demanded of him. When a down-on-his-luck book scout named Bobby Westfall is murdered, Cliff at first suspects local thug and personal nemesis Jackie Newton. Newton's girlfriend, a victim of physical abuse, makes Cliff more determined than ever to nail Newton. Sensitivity notwithstanding, he goes after his quarry with both fists cocked and both barrels aimed, neglecting any semblance of correct police procedure. This ironic twist shapes the plot as Janeway delves further into his city's antiquarian book trade, whose practitioners display an expertise exceeded only by their greed. Crisp, direct prose and nearly pitch-perfect dialogue enhance this meticulously detailed page-turner. Mystery Guild alternate; paperback rights to Avon.

A fun quick read. Plot is not as developed as the next one in the series -- The Bookman's Wake.

An entertaining mystery in an entertaining series.

John Dunning spins another tale that keeps you turning pages & trying to guess the ending --- without results!

As a bookseller myself, I so loved reading this book!