The Bookwoman's Last Fling (Cliff Janeway)

In another enthralling bestseller by master yarn spinner (Chicago Sun-Times) John Dunning rare book dealer and relentless private eye Cliff Janeway unravels a deadly plot marked by stolen classics and stable secrets. When wealthy horse trainer H. R. Geiger dies Denver bookman Cliff Janeway encounters the legacy of the mans wife Candice a true bookwoman who left behind an assortment of rare first-edition childrens books. Sent to assess the collection Janeway soon finds that several titles are missing replaced by cheap reprints -- while other hugely expensive pieces remain. Why would a thief take one priceless book and leave an equally valuable volume on the shelf? Suspecting foul play Janeway follows the trail of Candices shadowy past to Californias Golden Gate and Santa Anita racetracks where he signs on as a racehorse hot walker. Eavesdropping on the chatter among the hands he doesnt like what he hears. And when he goes to the house where Candice died to look for answers Janeway finds much more than he bargained for.