John Dunning Knihy

Po smrti zámožného trenéra dostihových koní H. R. Geigera narazí Cliff Janeway, denverský knihkupec a neúnavný detektiv v jedné osobě, na dědictví, které po sobě zanechala již dříve zemřelá nebožtíkova žena Candice. Jde o sbírku vzácných prvotisků dětských knih. Některé z nich jsou však nahrazeny levnými kopiemi. Proč by ale zloděj ukradl jen některé knihy nezměrné ceny a ostatní nechal nedotčené? Janeway se rozhodne přijít záhadě na kloub a vydá se do Kalifornie po tajemných stopách, které po sobě Candice zanechala na dostihových dráhách v Golden Gate a Santa Anně.

Set against a backdrop of captivating book lore, this novel features Cliff Janeway, a bookman whose journey intertwines with suspenseful twists. As a New York Times bestselling author, John Dunning crafts a thrilling narrative that explores the world of rare books while keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The combination of literary intrigue and gripping storytelling makes this a must-read for fans of both mysteries and bibliophiles.

America's wettest state is running out of water. Yes, Florida - with its swamps, lakes, extensive coastlines, and legends of life-giving springs - faces a drinking water crisis that most people don't see coming. Drying Up is a wake-up call and a hard look at what the future holds for those who call Florida home.

Set in the summer of 1942, this thriller immerses readers in the world of radio during a pivotal moment in American history. As daylight saving time transitions to "wartime," WHAR, a New Jersey station, grapples with the challenge of producing engaging content to uplift a nation facing adversity. The narrative promises a blend of suspense and historical context, highlighting the significance of radio as a source of inspiration during challenging times.

Set against the backdrop of 1920s Denver, the story follows a family navigating the dangers of a city grappling with its past and the rising threat of the Ku Klux Klan. As the city evolves from its frontier roots, the characters confront both societal challenges and personal struggles, highlighting the tension between progress and the dark forces that seek to undermine it. The narrative captures the perilous atmosphere of the era, emphasizing themes of resilience and the fight for justice amidst fear.

Argues that democracy is not synonymous with good government. This book explores the labyrinthine reality behind the basic concept of democracy, demonstrating how the political system that people in the West generally view as straightforward and obvious is, in fact, deeply unclear and, in many cases, dysfunctional.

Tough, book-loving Denver homicide detective Cliff Janeway wants to nail Jackie Newton--a suspected psychopath who just barely beat the rap for a series of vagrant killings. Janeway is certain his sleazy, sadistic nemesis is to blame for the recent murder of a down-and-out rare book hunter--and treats Newton to a rather brutal helping of off-duty justice that ultimately costs the overzealous cop his badge. A civilian once more, Janeway now has time to pursue his true passion--the buying and selling of valuable first editions--and to get to the bottom of the unfortunate bookscourts still-unsolved slaying. For somewhere undercover, in the bizarre, cutthroat world of bookmen and collectors, someone is dealing death along with vintage Chandlers and Twains.

When former Denver homicide detective and rare books dealer Cliff Janeway investigates the provenance of a signed first edition of a memoir by legendary nineteenth-century explorer Sir Richard Burton, he becomes embroiled in a bizarre mystery involving a lost library of rare Burton material, two unorthodox booksellers, a vicious gangster, and murder. Reprint.