Nationally best-selling author John Dunning has attracted millions of fans with his mysteries including The Bookman's Wake, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and Deadline, an Edgar Allan Poe Award nominee. In The Holland Suggestions, contractor Jim Ryan knows there is a chapter missing from his life. His dreams show places that are absolutely familiar, yet he can't name. One day, he receives an anonymous photograph of a mountain cave--one that may hold the key to his past. Now he is headed up into the Colorado Rockies, hoping to find this landmark that has etched itself so clearly into his mind. Through Dunning's flair for creating atmosphere and suspense, Jim Ryan's search becomes a a gripping tale of buried secrets and murder. As present and past fuse into one dark question, The Holland Suggestions holds the listener in a grip made all the more powerful by Jack Garrett's dramatic narration.
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"This is a fine read with the central character, compelled by a psychological force he does not understand, travelling from his home in Virginia to the mountains of Colorado. This is a mystery and a psychological thriller well combined. "
— james (4 out of 5 stars)
" An entertaining book with plenty of excitement and thoughtful discriptions to keep me turning pages. Likable characters along with likable hero and an easy read. Will read more John Dunning books. "
— Tabby, 5/25/2013" Unconvincing and tortuous. "
— Madelaine, 9/28/2012" This is a fine read with the central character, compelled by a psychological force he does not understand, travelling from his home in Virginia to the mountains of Colorado. This is a mystery and a psychological thriller well combined. "
— james, 1/4/2012" This was a bit of a disappointment from an author whose previous books I have enjoyed. "
— Sally/Aymster54, 6/1/2011" This was a bit of a disappointment from an author whose previous books I have enjoyed. "
— Sally/Aymster54, 2/11/2011" Not really enjoying this one as it is weird. I am stuck with it now as I was travelling and just sucked it up - but I doubt I will change my minds. <br/>Weird - weird - weird "
— Jessica, 1/19/2009John Dunning has revealed some of book collecting’s 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.
Jack Garrett’s voice is immediately recognizable from his work in commercials and as a personality on radio stations in the West and Southwest. In addition to guest appearances on television, he has performed in dozens of theater productions on regional and New York stages, including Guys and Dolls, Hallelujah Breakdown, Prelude to a Kiss, Cast a Spell, and Bongo Fever.