A review by muddypuddle
Booked to Die by John Dunning

5.0

As I first began reading this, even though I knew it was a "bibliomystery" (love that word!), the fact that it was a contemporary mystery from over 20 years ago put me off a bit, I'm not sure why. However, it didn't take long for me to become entirely engrossed. There's mystery; and submystery; and the fun of building up a new bookselling enterprise; and insight into the book-buying buisiness; and lots of intricate, interesting, well-fleshed-out characters in a fascinating setting (Denver). I couldn't put it down (read/listened to the entire thing over a 24-hour period) and now I want more. As fast-paced as it was, I don't think Mr. Dunning missed a trick. Excellent storytelling, plotting, characterization. Loved it.