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Read By: George Guidall Publisher: Recorded Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: December 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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This sequel to the best-selling Booked to Die combines masterful suspense, bullets, and booklore in one of the best contemporary whodunits on offer.

When rare book collector Cliff Janeway is offered a lucrative bondsman job, he can't refuse, especially since the bail jumper might have a priceless copy of The Raven. This is a must listen for mystery buffs and especially those who love booklore.

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"Great book for book fanatics. I went out and bought the 1st book in the series after finishing this one. As a book collector, these books make my heart sing. I love reading about other book fanatics, and a good mystery is included. Learning the ins and outs of book trading and selling is a great bonus to these books. Plus you can read them out of order as well. I plan on collecting all of this series, in hard back. Ebay here I come..."

— Ladydana0 (5 out of 5 stars)

The Bookman's Wake (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book didn't compare well to the first in the series, Booked to Die. There were several loose ends and questions unanswered at the end of the book. In this one, Janeway is recruited to pick up a bail skipper but becomes involved with the family, etc., etc. "

    — Pamela, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I was hopeful about liking this book. I'm usually not fond of mysteries, but a mystery involving books and a book dealer, seemed right up my alley. However, I just couldnt get into it. "

    — Karen, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Reaaly enjoyable book. First one of Dunning's I have read; will read more. The bookseller angle intrigues me as I love exploring book stores of all sorts. "

    — Charles, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoy a good mystery and this had depth to it. Interesting also to learn about book buyers. "

    — Linda, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great read with fascinating characters and a look inside the world of obsessive book collecting. This is actually the second book in the series. I couldn't find the first one over the holidays and it's not available on Nook--go figure. But I'll definitely move on to the next book. "

    — Robin, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the follow-up to Dunning's bestselling mystery about a former cop turned Book-dealer. Actually, this is a better mystery than "Booked to Die" but it requires you to accept a rather ludicrous premise. But if you accept the ground rules and you like mysteries set in the boo world, it's worth a read. "

    — Vastine, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm still enjoying Cliff Janeway and looking forward to reading the next in the series. I found it hard to care too much about what happened with Eleanor but I enjoyed the books and the printing. "

    — Linda, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the second in the series and I really do enjoy these books. However, I find myself skimmng a lot of the more detailed sections on book buying and appraising. It is way too much information and detracts from what is seriously a very good mystery. "

    — Amy, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another fun read that made me want to be a printer. But maybe, given the plot, it's better to be a reader! "

    — Melanie, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book if you are interested in knowing more about book collecting etc. The mystery is wrapped around this industry. "

    — Terri, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a very informed book, great detail on rare books "

    — Peter, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My husband and I both loved this title. "

    — Debra, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " the second Cliff janeway mystery, excellent read. read b4 2000, no date when read by... "

    — Annie, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great new mystery author for me! Interesting new topic (the "slueth" is a rare book dealer) - thanks Karen for the suggestion! "

    — Leslie, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Looks pretty good at the moment, i haven't read anything of this guy "

    — David, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lots of interesting info in here about book collecting, selling, etc., worked into a good story line. Cliff Janeway works again to solve a series of murders of owners of a rare book. A good read! "

    — Nancy, 10/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kept me up way too late. Roaring train to the finish. "

    — John, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Bookman Cliff Janeway returns for the second entry in John Dunning's engaging series. "

    — Tracey, 9/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Liked the first one, and enjoyed this one too. But, will take a break and read something else for a bit. "

    — Cathy, 6/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " excellent sequel to Booked to Die. "

    — Bill, 6/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hello? Why isn't everyone reading these books? They're great! "

    — Heather, 6/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I picked this book for book club after reading about it for years. Thumbs up from everyone which is unusual. "

    — Margaret, 5/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 1st edition, signed by author "

    — Beth, 2/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " entertaining series. I really enjoyed the beginning and the end of the book, but the middle dragged just a bit for me. "

    — Jaimie, 9/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a mystery about rare books that starts in Denver but takes place in another city.It is a sequal to Booked To Die and not quite as good. "

    — Betty, 9/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an interesting addition to the series. The chase and search to find the "missing or unknown" Poe. The strangely sad heroine also adds to the story. Janeway has trouble finding the right girl...see his next book to. "

    — Mike, 8/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a solid follow up to the first installment. I love learning about the world of book collectors. "

    — Jenn, 8/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the things I love about this series is all the interesting tidbits about book collecting, I find it very fascinating. The story was great, and I read the last half in one sitting. "

    — Rebekkila, 7/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " EXCELLENT mystery! I have a new series now!!! "

    — Allison, 7/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A mystery with an ex-cop turned book seller who gets involved with some old murders and new crimes involving an eccentric book creator/publisher. I liked it. "

    — Dirk, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This mystery novel set in Seattle revolves around the publishing of limited edition books. I enjoyed the many details and specifics about the books and book collecting as much as I did the puzzle.If you are an avid reader with a taste for mysteries, you most likely will enjoy this novel. "

    — Paula, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " couldn't get past the first few pages. very dry and uninteresting. way too much detail. "

    — Barbi, 3/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed reading about the book scouts and how the pricing of books used to be before the internet. "

    — Diane, 2/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thoroughly enjoy this series - since I love books! DUH..... (I was transported. Great book to read on a chilly rainy day.) "

    — ~mad, 2/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Confusing at times, overall a well written book. =) "

    — Nadine:3, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am beginning my second reading. "

    — Allen, 1/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Book #2 and as much fun as the first. Looking forward to reading books 3-4-5! "

    — Akrista, 1/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Kept me up way too late. Roaring train to the finish. "

    — John, 1/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great read with fascinating characters and a look inside the world of obsessive book collecting. This is actually the second book in the series. I couldn't find the first one over the holidays and it's not available on Nook--go figure. But I'll definitely move on to the next book. "

    — Robin, 12/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the things I love about this series is all the interesting tidbits about book collecting, I find it very fascinating. The story was great, and I read the last half in one sitting. "

    — Rebekkila, 11/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't like this book as much as the first book, but it is still interesting. "

    — Jacquelynn, 11/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " excellent sequel to Booked to Die. "

    — Bill, 10/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book if you are interested in knowing more about book collecting etc. The mystery is wrapped around this industry. "

    — Terri, 9/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoy a good mystery and this had depth to it. Interesting also to learn about book buyers. "

    — Linda, 8/25/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book didn't compare well to the first in the series, Booked to Die. There were several loose ends and questions unanswered at the end of the book. In this one, Janeway is recruited to pick up a bail skipper but becomes involved with the family, etc., etc. "

    — Parkerspammy, 6/30/2010

About John Dunning

John Dunning has revealed some of book collectings most shocking secrets in his bestselling series of crime novels featuring Cliff Janeway. Those books have won the prestigious Nero Wolfe Award, been New York Times Notable Books, and becoming New York Times and Book Sense bestsellers. Dunning is also the author of the Edgar Award–nominated Deadline, The Holland Suggestions, and Two O'Clock, Eastern Wartime. An expert on rare and collectible books, he owned the Old Algonquin Bookstore in Denver for many years. He is also an expert on American radio history and the author of On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. His other jobs have included glass cutter, racetrack groom, and political publicist. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

About George Guidall

George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.