The Barnes & Noble Review
This third installment in John Dunning's imaginative and engaging Bookman series (following The Bookman's Wake) is centered on a book that could change the face of American history: an inscribed edition of a travel journal by 19th-century British explorer Richard Burton.
Cliff Janeway, former Denver homicide cop turned antiquarian bookseller, discovers that the rare Burton book he's just won at auction may in fact be owned by Josephine Gallant, an elderly woman whose grandfather accompanied the explorer on his little-known journey through the preCivil War South. Gallant informs Janeway that her grandfather owned a priceless collection of Burton's works that remained in the family for years before falling prey to a pair of conniving booksellers. As the old woman lies dying, Janeway sets off to recover the books -- but not before a close friend is murdered and a mysterious figure begins to stalk everyone connected to the collection.
A heady mix of historical intrigue and contemporary suspense, Dunning's tale draws us into a unique world inhabited by fascinating and believable characters. Bibiliophiles, and mystery lovers alike will find The Bookman's Promise a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable reading experience.
This third installment in John Dunning's imaginative and engaging Bookman series (following The Bookman's Wake) is centered on a book that could change the face of American history: an inscribed edition of a travel journal by 19th-century British explorer Richard Burton.
Cliff Janeway, former Denver homicide cop turned antiquarian bookseller, discovers that the rare Burton book he's just won at auction may in fact be owned by Josephine Gallant, an elderly woman whose grandfather accompanied the explorer on his little-known journey through the preCivil War South. Gallant informs Janeway that her grandfather owned a priceless collection of Burton's works that remained in the family for years before falling prey to a pair of conniving booksellers. As the old woman lies dying, Janeway sets off to recover the books -- but not before a close friend is murdered and a mysterious figure begins to stalk everyone connected to the collection.
A heady mix of historical intrigue and contemporary suspense, Dunning's tale draws us into a unique world inhabited by fascinating and believable characters. Bibiliophiles, and mystery lovers alike will find The Bookman's Promise a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable reading experience.
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Hardback Editions
August 2004 : Library Binding
| Title: The Bookman's Promise Author(s): John Dunning ISBN: 1-58547-455-X / 9781585474554 (USA edition) Publisher: Center Point Pub Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
February 2004 : Hardback
| Title: The Bookman's Promise: A Cliff Janeway Novel Author(s): John Dunning ISBN: 0-7432-4992-5 / 978-0-7432-4992-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Scribner Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
February 2005 : Paperback
| Title: The Bookman's Promise: A Cliff Janeway Novel Author(s): John Dunning ISBN: 1-4165-1320-5 / 978-1-4165-1320-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Pocket Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2005 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: The Bookman's Promise (Cliff Janeway Novels ) Author(s): John Dunning ISBN: 0-7434-7629-8 / 978-0-7434-7629-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Pocket Star Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Audio Editions
2004 : Audio Cassette
| Title: The Bookman's Promise Author(s): ISBN: 1-4025-8836-4 / 978-1-4025-8836-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Recorded Books Availability: Amazon More details... |
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