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199916790New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A handsome first US edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. Both book and dust-jacket have with a small tear to tail. Signed by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; An intensely personal account of one woman's journey through grief Staring at the Light tells the story of a woman confronting the death of her husband and the birth of her child both of which devastate her. Through graceful prose and luminous insight Fyfield explores the meaning of life in the face of great loss and the power of love to endure.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
200126152London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316857467 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear; This novel is about a girl named Jane who moves to the country with her mother and stepfather. Jane is not used to the country and is homesick. She meets a boy named Will who is also homesick. They become friends and Jane teaches Will how to hunt and fish. Jane and Will also explore the nature around them.; 8vo; 280 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
200126153New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670896365 . A gorgeous first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Undercurrents is a novel about a family in a small town in Maine. The family is a close-knit group with secrets and skeletons in their closet. The town is a small close-knit community and the family is the center of it. The town is changing and the family is struggling to keep up.; 8vo; 278 pages . Viking hardcover
199626154New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684807505 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in Fine dust-jacket; Nick Gaitano's follow-up to his acclaimed debut novel "The Thirteenth Tale" is a dark and provocative work that examines the power of storytelling and how it can be used to manipulate and control those who listen.; 8vo; 256 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199526155New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671500104 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear; The story follows the life of a high school student Mr. X who is struggling with the same problems as any other teenager: finding friends dealing with bullies and trying to fit in. But Mr. X has a secret: he is a werewolf. The novel follows his journey as he comes to terms with his identity and the challenges that come with being a werewolf in a society that views them as monsters.; 8vo; 272 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
198621292New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394544021 . A nice first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; edited and with introduction by Nicholas Delbanco; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200151417New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553801279 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with page edge soiling in an alike dust-jacket with some minor tearing and shelfwear; Eugenie Davis is killed by a driver on a quiet London street but her death was no accident. Now Inspector Thomas Lynley along with his longtime partners Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata must untangle the dark secrets and darker passions of a family whose history conceals the truth behind a horrific crime; 8vo; x 1-722 4 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
185642336New York: Carlton & Phillips. Good. 1856. Cloth. Good condition tanning and foxing throughout the aged pages wear to boards; An examination of more than 120 text of scriptures in controversy between evangelical Christians and Universalists: A refutation of Universalist theology and an exposure of the sophistical arguments and other means by which it is propagated; 8vo; 420 pages . Carlton & Phillips hardcover
200751424New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805082549 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Near Fine dust-jacket with rather minor wear along edges; Author's first novel. Introduces Russian underworld figure Alexei Volkovoy ; 8vo; 304 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
198726161New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684188007 . An eye catching first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Very Good condition with light soiling sunning and edgewear; Shortlisted for Edgar Award; 8vo; 194 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
198626162New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684186519 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; The novel follows the murder of a university professor and the subsequent trial of his student who is ultimately found guilty.; 8vo; 169 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
198126163New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684168855 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with moderately soiled edges in alike dust jacket with moderat edgewear chipping to upper front and price tag to front flap; Author's second crime novel; 8vo; 199 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199126164New York: Charles Scribner's Sons / Maxwell MacMillan International. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193892 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine soiled page edges and rubbing to top edge in Near Fine dust jacket with minute closed tear to upper front and small chip to upper rear corner; Anna and her brother Georg live with their mean old stepmother in a small town near the sea. Anna hates her life and wishes she could teleport away. One day Anna finds an old tower in the woods. Inside she finds a ladder leading to a hidden room. Anna climbs up and finds a Rapunzel who has been locked up for years. Anna helps Rapunzel escape and the two become best friends. Anna teaches Rapunzel everything she knows about life outside of the tower. One day a prince comes to the town looking for Rapunzel. Anna hides her friend while the prince searches the tower. When he leaves Anna returns Rapunzel to her tower but she never loses contact with her.; An Inspector Maybridge Novel; 8vo; 240 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons / Maxwell MacMillan International hardcover
198426165New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684181940 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to top edge and small tear to final leaf in alike dust jacket light sunning and edgewear; The Twelfth Juror is the story of a woman who is about to be executed for a crime she didn't commit. As she waits in prison she starts to doubt her guilt and her sanity. She starts to hear voices and she begins to see visions of her past. She also starts to receive messages from her future self who tells her that she has a chance to save herself and to find the truth.This novel is suspenseful and intriguing and it will keep you guessing until the end. It is a compelling story that is sure to keep you reading until the very end.; 8vo; 175 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199026166New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684191741 . An elegant first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Imprisoned for her participation in a violent protest demonstration upper-middle-class C. P. A. Meave Barclay is released from her captivity into a bizarre and dangerous circle of acquaintances among them her prison pal Rene; 8vo; 174 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199643549Oxford: Clarendon Press reprnt. For Sandpiper Books 1996. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. Later Printing. Hardcover. 0198201540 . Edition in Near Fine condition in a like dust-jacket with some light wear; Women in York and Yorkshire from the 1300-1520; 406 pages . Clarendon Press reprnt. For Sandpiper Books, 1996, hardcover
200226168New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312242670 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; When the body of a wealthy Venetian is found in the canal the city's elite are quick to point fingers. Is the victim the victim of a random crime or is there more to the story As the detectives investigate they uncover a web of intrigue and betrayal that leads them deep into the heart of the city's elite.; A Fools' Guild Mystery; 8vo; 288 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200726170New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312354266 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with vertical crease to front along fore edge; This is the story of a lark who mourns the loss of her home family and friends. She longs for a time when she can fly again in the open sky.; A Fools' Guild Mystery; 8vo; 274 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
199326173New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296510X . A gorgeous first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket; When a ruthless killer escapes custody the police are sure they have the man in custody. But the killer has a few dying words for the detective on his trail: "You'll never catch me." The detective is determined to catch the killer and the chase leads them from the heart of the city to the edge of the wilderness.With its unpredictable twists and turns A Few Dying Words is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 344 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
199126175New York Tokyo Sweden and Milan: The Mysterious Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964588 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine lightly foxed top edge and minor soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In this book Paula Gosling provides an in-depth look at the death penalty discussing the history controversies and legal challenges surrounding this punishment. She also provides a wealth of information on the various ways in which the death penalty can be carried out including lethal injection beheading and firing squad. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the death penalty and will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of this complex and controversial topic.; A Luke Abbott Mystery; 8vo; 297 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
199226174New York Tokyo and Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964596 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear; When private investigator Mac Feely is called to the scene of a brutal murder he knows it won't be easy. The victim is a powerful man and the suspects are equally powerful. But Feely is determined to find the truth no matter who gets in his way.As he investigates Feely comes across a tangled web of secrets and dark alliances. He soon realizes that this case is bigger than just one man - it's a battle between two powerful factions and the stakes are high.Feely must uncover the truth before it's too late. And if he fails he'll be the one in blackwater bay.; A Jack Stryker Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
199626176New York: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965118 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and minor foxing to top edge in Fine dust jacket; When the small town of Foxfire is besieged by a blizzard the residents must band together to survive. The only way to transport food and supplies into the town is by sled. The only way to get the sleds out is by snowmobile. The only way to stay warm is by fire. But as the days grow shorter and the snow becomes deeper the town's survival becomes increasingly tenuous.In The Dead of Winter Paula Gosling tells the riveting heart-wrenching story of a small town's fight for survival in the face of an unforgiving winter. Against all odds the residents of Foxfire must band together to ration food build fires and transport supplies into the town. But as the days grow shorter and the snow becomes deeper the town's supplies begin to dwindle. And with the weather continuing to get worse the town's residents must find a way to weather the storm - or risk becoming trapped in a winter that; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 328 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1983biblio4995<p>First UK edition first printing of this stand alone novel. Price clipped otherwise in fine / fine condition.</p> Macmillan hardcover
200026177London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316646237 . A stunning first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in Near Fine condition dust jacket with light edgewear and crease to front panel running parallel to fore edge; After a tragic accident a grieving mother turns to a psychic to help her find her son.; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199230062New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805010858 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Patterned along the lines of a legal case "I" Is For Innocent is seamlessly divided into thirds: one-third of the novel is devoted to the prosecution one-third to the defense and a final third to cross-examination and rebuttal resulting in a trial novel without a trial and a crime novel that resists solution right to the end; 8vo; 286 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover