An Oldie But a Goodie

Booked to Die by John Dunning (1995)

This is the first book in one of my favorite mystery series. The series features Cliff Janeway, a Denver cop who leaves the force in disgrace. Having been a life-long book collector, he naturally opens up a used bookstore. And having been a cop, he naturally starts working a case on his own time.

Dunning is a great writer - his books are well-plotted and engaging and his characters are complex and believable. The fact the Janeway novels also feature a peek into the world of rare books is a wonderful bonus.

Booked to Die can be found in the Fiction section of the Chicopee Public Library.

You'll also want to check out the next book in the series, The Bookman's Wake, also available here at the library. Two other books in the series are available here at Chicopee Public Library in Large Print: The Sign of the Book and The Bookwoman's Last Fling. We're happy to get the remaining books in the series for you through Interlibrary Loan - It's easy, it's free, and it takes just a week or two!