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Booked to Die

By: John Dunning
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's summary

Set in the world of rare books, this best-seller was an instant success with mystery fans who find Dunning's adept combination of sharp-edged suspense, compelling characters, and knowledgeable book lore irresistible. The murder of a harmless book dealer draws Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway into an extraordinary quest. Suddenly his sources become victims, and he begins to understand that rare editions can cost lives.
©1994 John Dunning (P)1995 Recorded Books
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One of my ALL TIME FAVORITES!!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cliff Janeway is one of the best crime-fighting, police detective protagonists that I have ever read. The character development is teriffic.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes - absolutely!

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I listen to this book once a year - the characters, the storyline and I have to add that George Guidall is THE MASTER narrator. An absolute knockout combination of great story telling and excellent narration.

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Dunning is the Best!

Amazing story, well paced and suspenseful, and the best narrator around! The only problem with Dunning is we don't get enough new books!

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Books Exposed

Interesting view into the world of book reselling and book collecting. I was amazed at how this works and how much money there really is in books. Totally unexpected ending. Well played.

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Great read

Story weaves together the mystery and the world of book dealing and delighted this chronic reader. Guidell is as wonderful as always.

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So glad I found this one.

A little slow to start, but riveting as it goes along. George G is the best. Just purchased book 2, can't wait to start.

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very unsatisfying enf

good book until the end where it just stops leaving the reader feeling very unsatisfied

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it's ok

It's ok but not really great. It's on the plus list, so no charge. I'm about halfway through and going to another book for a while.
Also, I like Guidall in other books.

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Great read ok story

the narrator was wonderful. george is my favorite natator. the book dragged in places but all and all a good story

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Wonderful!

Great story, great characters, and wonderful narration. Love the details about the antiquarian book business.

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Found my next detective series to collect.

What an interesting and unique premise, a former Denver cop turned book dealer.

Tight writing, captivating story line, mysterious, yet fleshed out characters. And Guidall delivers all with his trademark voice!

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