The year is 1973. A priceless book has been stolen from the Oakland Public Library. A crack team of Bookhunters (aka. library police) have less than three days to recover the stolen item. It's a race against the clock as our heroes use every tool in their arsenal of library equipment to find the book and the mastermind who stole it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
love it love it love it,
By Raina Lee (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bookhunter (Paperback)
the thrilling world of espionage and intrigue, all in the oakland public library! jason creates a highly thunk out mystery (as always). Similar to the Bourne Identity series, but better.
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Too short, I wanted more!,
This review is from: Bookhunter (Paperback)
Bookhunter is simply wonderful. Jason's art style is just right for the story he's telling. I only wish it were longer.
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Fun read for all book lovers!,
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This review is from: Bookhunter (Paperback)
The main character is a special agent who only takes cases that involve books and libraries. He is like the old tv show "Dragnet" but for the literary world. His team is made up for a male scientist who is the stereotpical nerd and a quirky female scientist whose speciality is fingerprints. Similar to the current tv show "CSI" the Bookhunter and his staff hace a lab that is specifically for the investigation of book forgeries, fraud, and theft.
The plot is simple but humorous. The Bookhunter is called to the Oakland Public Library to investigate a theft of John Quincy Adams' bible. The bible was said to have been given to Adams by the Mendi tribe as a thanks for helping them with the Amistad trial. It is believed that the book in the display case is a forgery and that the authentic bible was stolen by a book dealer or seller. The team goes on a crazy chase to find the culprit and investigates using records of libary cards, old microfilm and the Dewey Decimal system. This graphic novel is not deep or introspective but it is a alot of fun! I was able to finish it in one sitting and laughed most of the time. Though the Bookhunter is not a superhero, it is great to see how he uses his "super powers" (aka knowledge about libraries) to find the criminal. It is light-hearted and the perfect read for any libarian, library lover, or book enthusiast.
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