John Dunning's literaire reis werd diepgaand gevormd door zijn levenslange worsteling met concentratie, later geïdentificeerd als ADHD. Deze uitdaging voedde echter een uniek creatief proces, waardoor hij de rechttoe rechtaan eerlijkheid van handmatige typemachines boven digitale alternatieven ging waarderen. Ondanks vroege tegenslagen in verschillende carrières, van glaswinkels tot racebanen, vond Dunning zijn draai in de journalistiek, en groeide hij van hulpje tot onderzoeksjournalist. Zijn blijvende passie voor oude radioprogramma's evolueerde naar een langlopend radioprogramma en uiteindelijk naar zijn schrijverschap. Zijn werk, doordrenkt van de veerkracht van zijn ervaringen en een onconventioneel perspectief, toont zijn toewijding aan zijn ambacht, zelfs bij het overwinnen van aanzienlijke persoonlijke gezondheidsproblemen.
Set against a backdrop of captivating book lore, this novel features Cliff Janeway, a bookman whose journey intertwines with suspenseful twists. As a New York Times bestselling author, John Dunning crafts a thrilling narrative that explores the world of rare books while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The combination of literary intrigue and gripping storytelling makes this a must-read for fans of both mysteries and bibliophiles.
Tough, book-loving Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway wants to nail Jackie Newton--a suspected psychopath who just barely beat the rap for a series of vagrant killings. Janeway is certain his sleazy, sadistic nemesis is to blame for the recent murder of a down-and-out rare book hunter--and treats Newton to a rather brutal helping of off-duty justice that ultimately costs the overzealous cop his badge. A civilian once more, 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 unfortunate bookscourts still-unsolved slaying. For somewhere undercover, in the bizarre, cutthroat world of bookmen and collectors, someone is dealing death along with vintage Chandlers and Twains.
When former Denver homicide detective and rare books dealer Cliff Janeway investigates the provenance of a signed first edition of a memoir by legendary nineteenth-century explorer Sir Richard Burton, he becomes embroiled in a bizarre mystery involving a lost library of rare Burton material, two unorthodox booksellers, a vicious gangster, and murder. Reprint.
Behind the closed doors and net curtains in perfectly ordinary cities, towns and villages something goes on...MURDER.
Cliff Janeway, a former Denver cop now running a bookstore, is drawn into a thrilling pursuit when an ex-colleague recruits him to capture a fugitive in Seattle. The target, a young woman named Eleanor Rigby, is not only wanted for various crimes but also possesses a remarkable talent for locating rare books. As Janeway navigates this complex situation, he must confront both the criminal underworld and the intriguing world of rare literature.
When a mysterious photograph unlocks a Pandora's box full of memories, Jim Ryan begins a difficult journey toward the truth about the mother of his teenage daughter and uncovers a legacy of betrayal and murder. Reprint.
This collection features two acclaimed Bookman crime novels that played a pivotal role in igniting interest in modern first-edition book collecting. With their unique blend of mystery and literary intrigue, these stories not only entertain but also celebrate the world of rare books, making them essential additions to any book lover's shelf.