""Death was, after all, the way Henry made his living."
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A bookhound, Henry Sullivan buys and sells books he finds at estate auctions and ... read full description
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Jan 04, 2010
LJ
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First Sentence: Death was, after all, the way Henry made his living.
Henry Sullivan is a book hound. He buys books at estate and library sales, most often selling them to other dealers and bookstore owners. Morgan Johnson, once his lover now recently widowed, ask Henry to appraise the library of her late husband with plans to donate the collection. When Morgan is found strangled, Henry becomes the initial suspect. Although the police release him from that role, Henry does want to More...
Henry Sullivan is a book hound. He buys books at estate and library sales, most often selling them to other dealers and bookstore owners. Morgan Johnson, once his lover now recently widowed, ask Henry to appraise the library of her late husband with plans to donate the collection. When Morgan is found strangled, Henry becomes the initial suspect. Although the police release him from that role, Henry does want to More...
Aug 21, 2011
Patty
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There is a great deal to like about this book, especially if you are a lover of books as Henry Sullivan most definitely is, he is after all a book buyer and seller. Set in Boston there is a lot of local atmosphere to this book, with the Beacon Hill houses to the Brookline part of town, you know that Boston is part of the story just because it is so much a part of Henry's life.
When an old friend/flame of Henry's is killed, just hours after he left her home and her bed, Henry is pulled More...
When an old friend/flame of Henry's is killed, just hours after he left her home and her bed, Henry is pulled More...
Jan 23, 2011
karen
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this is not a great mystery novel, but it is a good read. there are actually a couple of mysteries contained within this small novel, but it is really the story of a man who loves books. the author is himself a bookhound, so naturally he knows his stuff and has an excellent vantage point from which to write this character. people who love books are going to love this book, because his excitement in both reading and hunting them is contagious.mystery novel fans may feel a bit underwhelmed.
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Oct 26, 2009
Betty
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Hound by Vincent McCaffery
This novel is written by a bookseller about a bookseller, in fact the author is very respected in the industry. There are several mysteries in the book, some solved before they are even thought about. The story is creative and true to the background of both writer and character. This is his first novel featuring Henry Sullivan, the first in a trilogy. Perhaps the character of Henry will advance and grow in future stories.
Do not expect a roller-co More...
This novel is written by a bookseller about a bookseller, in fact the author is very respected in the industry. There are several mysteries in the book, some solved before they are even thought about. The story is creative and true to the background of both writer and character. This is his first novel featuring Henry Sullivan, the first in a trilogy. Perhaps the character of Henry will advance and grow in future stories.
Do not expect a roller-co More...
Dec 20, 2011
Judy
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Hound as in bookhound. Throughout this cozy mystery we are constantly reminded of Henry's love of books. Henry is used book dealer in Boston. He is asked to appraise a book collection belonging to Morgan Johnson, recently widowed, and at one time Henry's girl friend. She is planning on donating them to Boston University, but is murdered before this happens. An additional mystery is the disappearance of Helen Mawson in 1915. A walled up room is found in her father's house. More than anythin
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May 31, 2011
Jane
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Overall, this was an OK mystery. The main character is a dealer in used books, and all of the parts concerning the book business were very interesting. The main character has his moments, but the mystery itself was a bit blah and events occurred that seemed very unbelievable to me.
If you are a lover of books and mysteries, Hound is definitely worth a read. I've often found that mystery writers hit their stride with a series around the third book, so it's possible the next book in the s More...
If you are a lover of books and mysteries, Hound is definitely worth a read. I've often found that mystery writers hit their stride with a series around the third book, so it's possible the next book in the s More...
Dec 15, 2009
Jjanovyak
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Enjoyable read, a bit different from the average mystery. The observations of long-standing friendships are well done. I like the fact that hero stayed human-scale, bumbling into the detective role by happenstance, not through an excess of testosterone. Any book lover will enjoy this glimpse into the world of book selling, to boot.
Nov 12, 2010
Kristin
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A very nice mystery for lovers of books. The novel interweaves two mysteries, one that happens during the course of the book and one from the past found in a series a letters and a closed up room.
Oct 23, 2011
Caroline
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First in an engaging series featuring Henry Sullivan, a thirty something quietly likeable bookhound,who solves more than one mystery while in dogged pursuit of the ever-elusive great find.
Nov 18, 2009
Tom
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A fine biblio-mystery with likable characters, humor and poignancy, and some absolutely wonderful observations and insights on books, people, love, death, and friendship.
Jul 29, 2011
I liked this book alot more at the beginning than I did by the end--the protagonist is a book buyer who is a little too dispassionate and unlikable.
Feb 28, 2011
Susanne
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McCaffrey too often has gaps in his plot that leave the reader wondering what just happened.
Jun 28, 2010
Sandra
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A really good read that will have you thinking long after the last page. Can't wait to share it with my book club.
Nov 18, 2009
Alejandra
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This one I didn't even finish. I lost interest in the plot, the characters and everything in it. The author might be a very good bookseller; but a writer, he's definitely not. I never got the "mystery" part in it (I read well after half of the book) and I could never remember who was who. I say: don't waste your time with this one; there are too many good books out there waiting to be read...
Oct 14, 2009
Michaela
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Nice subtle characterizations and interplay of A storyline and B storyline.
Jun 03, 2011
MaryAlice
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An OK mystery - but it is about books, so I liked it a little more.
Sep 16, 2009
Robin
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I liked Henry Sullivan, the main character in this book, and would love to meet him in real life and talk about books. I'd read McCaffrey's next book and the next just to spend more time with Henry. But I wanted to like the story more than I did. The plot kind of went this way and that way and was not nearly as interesting to me as the toss-away subplot of the letters and the secret room. I wish that had been the main story or that McCaffrey had saved it to use for a whole book.
Feb 06, 2010
Andy
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Not your typical mystery, which is one reason I enjoyed it so much. Much of the fun involved in reading Hound includes discussions of books, leisurely conversations among friends at a bar, and the interesting wanderings of Henry, a Boston bookseller. Yes, there is a murder to investigate, but the atmosphere of Boston and the characters of the book world make Hound a real treasure.
Sep 14, 2009
KarenC
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I think McCaffrey has potential, but needs more practice. Wish there had been more information shared about Helen Mawson, author of the letters found in the attic room; she sounded more interesting than the contemporary murder mystery. Sorry, but it seemed that Henry made being a "book hound" sound like a really boring pursuit, when I know it could be more exciting and interesting.
Nov 02, 2011
I just couldn't bring myself to care about the characters, and with four other books waiting for me I cut my losses and moved on.
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