THE BOOKMAN’S WAKE

Book ID/图书代码： 06000007B18709

English Summary/英文概要： Denver cop-turned-bookdealer Cliff Janeway is lured by an enterprising fellow ex-policeman into going to Seattle to bring back a fugitive wanted for assault, burglary, and the possible theft of a priceless edition of Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Raven." The bail jumper turns out to be a vulnerable young woman calling herself Eleanor Rigby, who is also a gifted book finder. Janeway is intrigued by the woman -- and by the deadly history surrounding the rare volume. Hunted by people willing to kill for the antique tome, a terrified Eleanor escapes and disappears. To find her -- and save her -- Janeway must unravel the secrets of the book’s past and its mysterious maker, for only then can he stop the hand of death from turning another page....

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 一切起源於一本非同尋常的書。
十九世紀美國最偉大的詩人、小說家和文學評論家、偵探小說的鼻祖——愛德格•愛倫•坡，於1844年創作了長詩《烏鴉》。《烏鴉》的1969年版由華盛頓北本德的一家小型出版社Grayson Press出版，而Grayson的書單目錄中，卻從未提及。倘若這版書真的存在，對於版權持有者來說，可謂一筆巨大的財富。這冊珍貴的藏本令人如此夢寐以求，以至於有人甚至不惜任何代價也弄到手……
前員警Janeway正經營著一家小小的書店，他過去的同僚卻突然向他發出邀請，希望他重操舊業，前往西雅圖緝拿一名女子並將她押送回新墨西哥州。這名女子以盜竊和人身攻擊罪被通緝，然而更重要的是，該女子在實施洗劫的過程中無意拿走了1969年版的《烏鴉》，並且此書目前還在她身上！
這本珍藏冊讓Janeway感到寢食難安，他可以視金錢如糞土，可作為一名珍本書搜集者，又怎能抵擋《烏鴉》的誘惑呢？(Ruby)

Awards/获奖情况：入圍96年愛倫坡年度小說決選
入圍愛德格獎和金匕首獎

Unexpected danger and chilling intrigue attend a Denver bookstore owner’s trip to Seattle for the purpose of escorting a purported book thief to jail. Ex-cop Cliff Janeway, introduced in Booked To Die (Scribner, 1992), agrees to act as bounty hunter only because of his interest in rare books; he soon realizes, however, that his employer has a hidden agenda involving the years-ago murder of two brothers who were owners of a publishing company known for its limited editions. Seattle marks the beginning of Janeway’s physical and mental journey, a quest described with finely textured prose, knowledgeable bibliographical details, and full-bodied characterization. A definite plus for any collection.---From Library Journal

Dunning brings a fine new voice to the mystery genre. The award-winning Booked to Die (1992) introduced the likable rare bookman and sometime sleuth Cliff Janeway, who returns here in his second adventure. Obviously based on Dunning’s experience as a Denver bookstore owner, the story features an engrossing, inventive plot about rare books and the people who print, collect, and sell them--sometimes at a murderously high price. Former Denver cop Janeway is intrigued by his newest case: he’s supposed to find a young woman named Eleanor Rigby, who appears to have stolen a valuable collector’s edition of The Raven. The book was printed by the Grayson Press, a highly respected Seattle publisher run by two maverick brothers in the fifties and sixties. Dunning writes catchy prose and engaging dialogue, and his hero is an intriguing blend of the erudite and the down-to-earth. The liberal sprinkling of rare-book factoids throughout the narrative may not fascinate everyone, but the action-packed story, mounting suspense, and riveting plot twists are certain to draw readers. An outstanding novel in a terrific new series.---Emily Melton, From Booklist

About the Author/作者介绍： JOHN DUNNING is the author of two Cliff Janeway mysteries:BOOKED TO DIE,which won the prestigious Nero Wolfe award,and The Bookman’s Wake,which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.His other novels include the Edgar Award-nominated Deadline as well as The Holland Suggestions,all of which are available from Pocket Books.A full-time writer and book dealer,he owned the Old Algonquin Bookstore in Denver for ten years. John Dunning is also a radio historian and a former radio show host.His enthusiasm for the world of radio informs his latest Scribner hardcover,Two O’Clock, Eastern Wartime.He lives in Denver with his family.
約翰•頓寧在他的Cliff Janeway探案系列中，揭露了許多珍書收藏的驚人秘密。他的這個系列屢獲殊榮。Booked to Die獲尼祿沃爾夫獎；The Bookman’s Wake為1995年紐約時報好書推薦；另外的3本The Bookman’s Promise, The Sign of the Book, The Bookwoman’s Last Fling也都暢銷紐約時報排行榜。約翰•頓寧的其他作品包括The Holland Suggestions(愛德格獎提名), Two O’Clock, Eastern Wartime。他是珍本書的收藏專家，多年來在丹佛經營著Old Algonquin Bookstore書店。同時，約翰也是美國無線電史的專家，著有On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio一書。

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