A mysterious murder mystery
February 12, 2017 2:59 PM Subscribe
I was recommended a trilogy of murder mysteries in a passing conversation on the bus. I didn't think to write down the titles, but now I'm trying track them down with from the details I remember.
- it's a trilogy with a male author. He may not have published anything else under that name.
- the first book in the trilogy involves rare books, possibly in a library or book store.
- they're well written with catchy titles.
That's not a lot to go on, but here's hoping
- it's a trilogy with a male author. He may not have published anything else under that name.
- the first book in the trilogy involves rare books, possibly in a library or book store.
- they're well written with catchy titles.
That's not a lot to go on, but here's hoping
Best answer: Cliff Janeway novels by John Dunning? There are five not three but they're very good.
posted by jessamyn at 3:14 PM on February 12, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by jessamyn at 3:14 PM on February 12, 2017 [1 favorite]
I read this a while ago and don't remember the details, but as I recall they're well written. Mobile Library Mysteries.
posted by The corpse in the library at 3:46 PM on February 12, 2017
posted by The corpse in the library at 3:46 PM on February 12, 2017
The Shadow of the Wind was my first thought as well, although I don't know that I'd describe them as murder mysteries. Very good though, and you should read them regardless.
posted by scantee at 4:53 PM on February 12, 2017
posted by scantee at 4:53 PM on February 12, 2017
Rare Book Mystery Series by Thomas Shawver?
posted by Hal Mumkin at 6:21 PM on February 12, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by Hal Mumkin at 6:21 PM on February 12, 2017 [2 favorites]
Best answer: Was it the Roth Trilogy by Andrew Taylor? The names of the books are The Four Last Things, The Judgement of Strangers and The Office of the Dead. A rare book plays a part in all 3 novels.
posted by Ziggy500 at 3:35 AM on February 13, 2017
posted by Ziggy500 at 3:35 AM on February 13, 2017
Response by poster: Hi all,
Nothing matches exactly what I remember, but I was probably fuzzy on the precise details. Andrew Taylor and John Dunning are the best bets, and they look like great recommendations anyway. Thanks!
posted by figurant at 9:46 AM on February 14, 2017
Nothing matches exactly what I remember, but I was probably fuzzy on the precise details. Andrew Taylor and John Dunning are the best bets, and they look like great recommendations anyway. Thanks!
posted by figurant at 9:46 AM on February 14, 2017
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