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Booked to Die

John Dunning
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Booked to Die

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

Book Brief

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John Dunning

Booked to Die

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

394

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Denver, Colorado • 1990s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Booked to Die by John Dunning, a former Denver cop named Cliff Janeway becomes a book dealer after leaving the force. He investigates the murder of a fellow book collector, unraveling mysteries in the rare book world. Janeway's transition from law enforcement to bookselling is central, blending mystery elements with insights into the antiquarian book trade.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

10,066 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Dunning's Booked to Die is praised for its compelling fusion of bibliophilia and mystery, with Cliff Janeway, a detective and booklover, as a captivating protagonist. The novel's plot is well-paced and engaging. However, some critics find character development lacking depth. Despite this, the unique blend of crime and book culture appeals to many readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Booked to Die?

A reader who enjoys Booked to Die by John Dunning likely appreciates bibliophile mysteries intertwined with crime-solving. Fans of Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s The Club Dumas or Alan Bradley’s The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie would be drawn to its blend of literary intrigue and detective work.

4.1

10,066 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

394

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Denver, Colorado • 1990s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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