The Bookwoman's Last Fling

A Cliff Janeway Novel

De: John Dunning

Narrado por: George Guidall

Rare book dealer, ex-homicide cop, and private eye, Cliff Janeway is resourceful, impulsive, and hell-bent for danger. A unique character in crime fiction, Janeway is beloved by bibliophiles and mystery fans alike. In The Bookwoman's Last Fling, John Dunning puts Janeway back in the saddle, literally.

Tempted out of his bookstore into the world of horseracing, Janeway accepts an invitation from wealthy horse trainer H.R. Geiger to travel to Idaho and look at some rare first-edition books. The books are stunning, flawless children's classics that render the usually eloquent Janeway speechless. It's a collection worth millions of dollars, a fact that Janeway would be happy to discuss with Mr. Geiger if the man wasn't dead. Janeway becomes convinced that someone has been cherry-picking the book collection for personal profit. Soon he's off on Geiger's cold trail, to the California Races at Golden Gates Fields and Santa Anita Park.

Bringing together his inside knowledge of both books and horseracing, John Dunning provides another memorable, hard-boiled detective adventure, filled with all the authenticity and delicious trivia that fans have come to expect from the Bookman series.

©2006 John Dunning (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Dunning's exceptional gifts at plotting and characterization should help win him many new readers, while the horse-racing angle is sure to lure Dick Francis fans." (Publishers Weekly)
"Bursting with inside dope about forged autographed copies and other dastardly examples of book fraud...it's great fun thumbing the pages with Janeway, who knows his business and takes a keen, almost sensual pleasure in a virgin edition." (The New York Times Book Review)

Good read

I was happy to see another book in John Dunning's "The Bookman" series. I wish there had been more about book collecting in this one but the subject was certainly a key factor in the plot. The ending was a little weak but overall it was an engrossing read.

Gotta love Janeway

A favorite character of mine. The mixture of books and mystery is fun. It feels like I am learning while I am reading a good story. Now add the track what an interesting life and set of jobs. in the middle of it all is Cliff and Erin trying to understand the human condition. A few well spent evenings on my part. Over too soon.

Cliff Janeway always makes me smile...

I love that there are these fun, laugh out loud, moments in all the Janeway books. I am also amazed at the new things I learn every time I read one. This was a great story line...more new facts about the book world, and everything I would want to know about horseracing stables. Just always fun tidbits . I also love George Guidall. Great narration every time.

Story the way it sucks you in

The reader is the best in the world
George brings any book to life love him❤️

Another Good Book in the Cliff Janeway Series

I like the books by John Dunning. If you are new to the Cliff Janeway series, I suggest that you read them in order.

1. Booked to Die

2. The Bookman's Promise (currently not being offered on Audible, hopefully they will bring it back)

3. The Bookman's Wake

4. The Bookwoman's Last Fling

The Bookwoman's Last Fling has a bit more character development, and many more leads to chase down.

Readers, who like the Cliff Janeway, enjoy the journey of the story besides just trying to get to the end. This books pace is a bit slower, much like classical literature.

The narrator, George Guidall does an excellent job reading. I love this reader! Four years ago, I use to pick books by readers, sorted by "average Customer Rating" instead of genre.

Well written-page turner

Enjoyed the book tremendously. His story soused true, and the twists and turns were fun to follow. Recommend to those who love a mystery.

Learning about horses and book collecting

These are good, solid or hard boiled detective stories with good context. They feel a little bit dated, but are still interesting.

Always entertaining

This 5 book series was engrossing, entertaining and fun to listen to. Dunning is a great storyteller and the narrator was fantastic.

Intrigue

Learned a little about book collectors. Plot had its twists and turns. Highly recommend it.

Book woman’s last fling

I have been addicted to Craig Johnsons Longmire series for years now. Listening to George Guidall over and over and over again. My wife encouraged me to try something different for a change. I did a search for “similar to Longmire” and didn’t find anything that I liked. I thought let’s do a search on George Guidall and found this bookman series!! Loved it. George is amazing as usual and the writing is superb. Great characters and a very comfortable feeling that is also in Johnson’s work. 5 stars, highly recommend.