Click on johns name in the toolbar above for his biography and a list of his published books. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Denver homicide detective cliff janeway may not always play by the b. Billy meadows was a fellow vietnam tunnel rat, fighting the vc and the fear they used to call the black echo. He has also written reference books about oldtime radio. A mystery introducing cliff janeway john dunning first in the cliff janeway series from national bestselling author john dunning. After working as a stablehand at a horseracing track, dunning began working at the denver post. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. First in the cliff janeway series from national bestselling author john dunning. Denver homicide detective cliff janeway may not always play by the book, but hes an avid collector of rare and.
His novels revolve around an expoliceman, cliff janeway, adventures as he unravels the greatest mysteries and captures the most devious criminal minds. Tough, book loving denver homicide detective cliff janeway wants to nail jackie newtona suspected. Denver cop and book collector cliff janeway is trying to put the nasty, arrogant murderer jackie newton behind bars, but he can never find enough hard evidence. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Together with book everyone in this world may share their idea. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone. The murder of a harmless book dealer draws denver homicide detective cliff janeway into an extraordinary quest. Denver homicide detective cliff janeway may not always play by the book, but he is an avid collector of rare and first editions. The black echo winner of the edgar award for best first novel for harry boschhero, loner, nighthawkthe body stuffed in a drainpipe off mulholland drive isnt just another statistic. Cliff janeway, a cop and rare book expert, in denver, colorado. John dunning born january 9, 1942 is an american writer of nonfiction and detective fiction.
Set in the world of rare books, this bestseller was an instant success with mystery fans who find dunning s adept combination of sharpedged suspense, compelling characters, and knowledgeable book lore irresistible. He is an american writer born and brought up in brooklyn, new york. George guidall a homicide detective trying to solve the mystery behind the death of a book aficionado finds himself face to face with an old childhood enemy. I vaguely remembered the plot but not the characters and certainly not john dunning s story telling style and gritty prose. Sep 06, 2001 a friendly smile and an outstretched hand, thats how john dunning greets you unless youre lucky enough to be his friend and then you get a big bear hug. John dunning is an american author of detective fiction. He narrowed down suspect named jackie newton, who is popular for breaking laws and wanted to teach him a lifelong lesson. Why would anyone harm the threadbare, reclusive man who cared only for books.
Reading a ebook tends to be new life style with this era globalization. After a local bookscout is killed on his turf, janeway would like nothing better than to rearrange the suspects spine. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. John dunning has 31 books on goodreads with 33051 ratings.
To receive the access to the latest issue delivered to your inbox free. Five of his mysteries feature bookman cliff janeway. Cliff janeway quits the force when he is suspended pending the outcome of brutality charges brought by his nemesis. John dunning former denver policeman and knowledgeable book collector cliff janeway investigates the murder of a bookscout. This ones 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.
A mystery introducing cliff janeway by dunning, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Janeway is a cop, then an excop turned bookshop owner. This ones 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. John dunning the murder of a harmless book dealer draws denver homicide dtective cliff janeway into an extraordinary quest. The bookmans wake, a new york times notable book of 1995. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Denver homicide detective cliff janeway may not always play by the book, but he is an avid collector. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. After winning a signed edition of a rare richard francis burton book at an auction, cliff janeway comes into contact with josephine gallant who says the book is a family heirloom. John dunning books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. John always wanted to write, but was a poor student. Bookmans wake was a finalist for the edgar us and the gold dagger award england bookscout, a short story, was published as a chapbook of 50 copies for each of five regional book fairs in 1998. Denver homicide detective cliff janeway may not always play by the book, but hes an avid collector of rare and first editions. Mirroring the life of john dunning himself, the denver excop and antique bookseller cliff janeway this time finds himself hot on the trail of both a book and a killer. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page.
Cliff janeway audiobooks listen to the full series. John dunning interviews historical old time radio downloads. With examining you can get a lot of information that may give you benefit in your life. Ironically, a first edition of dunning s own book, published just five years ago, now fetches 25 times it. John dunning has revealed some of book collectings most shocking secrets in his bestselling series of crime novels featuring cliff janeway. He left high school in the tenth grade, partly because of an inability to concentrate and absorb lectures.