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199926406New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157483 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Body in the Big Apple is a novel about a dancer Toni who moves from small-town Maine to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Toni is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city where she is constantly on the lookout for a place to live and a job. She befriends a group of street kids and falls in love with one of them but her dreams of stardom are quickly fading. Toni must find the strength to persevere in the face of adversity and build a new life in the city.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 239 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199626417New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939768 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Blood Relations Barbara Parker tells the story of three generations of women who have been bound together by bloodand by the secrets that have kept them all tethered to each other.In the 1930s Eva and her mother live on a small isolated dairy farm in upstate New York. Eva is the only girl in a family of six and she's growing up fastlearning to milk the cows tend the gardens and care for her siblings.In the 1970s Eva's granddaughter Liza is a high school student in a large city. She's restless and searching and she's determined to find her place in the world. When Liza discovers Eva's diarya secret document that tells the story of Eva's lifeshe begins to understand the connections that have bound her grandmother to her mother and to herself.In the present day Liza's daughter Sophie is a young woman in her early twenties; 8vo; 374 pages . Dutton hardcover
199726418New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939776 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust jacket; This text provides a comprehensive overview of criminal justice from its history to the development of correctional practices. It covers topics such as crime and punishment policing law enforcement and the court system. The text is aimed at students and professionals who need to understand the dynamics of criminal justice in order to provide effective services to those affected by it.; 8vo; 304 pages . Dutton hardcover
199732163New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939776 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Barbara Parker directly on the title page; Criminal Justice is the book that dives into the history philosophy and practice of criminal law. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system from the perspective of both the offender and the victim. It offers readers a unique and in-depth look at the offender and the victim as well as the legal system and the various players involved in the criminal justice process.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
199826419New York: Dutton. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 052594401X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; In this psychological thriller a seemingly perfect family is revealed to be hiding a dark secret. When one of the children starts to experience disturbing nightmares the parents begin to question each other's honesty. The family's apparent perfect life is a facade and the secrets they are keeping could destroy them all.; 8vo; 358 pages . Dutton hardcover
199426421New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525937447 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In this suspenseful novel a mother searches for the truth about her missing son despite the suspicions of those around her.; 8vo; 343 pages . Dutton hardcover
199526420New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525937692 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Suspicion of Guilt Barbara Parker takes on the difficult and often-misunderstood topic of depression. She discusses the symptoms and how to identify and treat the condition. The book is full of practical advice and guidance as well as poignant stories from people who have experienced depression.; 8vo; 388 pages . Dutton hardcover
199434134New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385304374 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In All Our Yesterdays Parker tells the story of a family who is torn apart by the death of a father. The novel follows the siblings as they grapple with their grief and try to rebuild their lives.; 8vo; FSA . Delacorte Press hardcover
201151413New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399157263 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a alike dust-jacket; Sixkill is a fast-paced well-written novel that tells the story of a small town that is ripped apart by a brutal serial killer. The novel is suspenseful and the characters are well-developed.; 8vo ; 293 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1911160570London Melbourne And Toronto: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Good. 1911. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. Foxing is present throughout and boards have become loose. ; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 304 pages . Ward, Lock, & Co. , Limited hardcover
1910160565Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1910. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. Tightly bound and free of marks on inside save previous owner's signature on front endpage. Spine is slightly cocked. ; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 323 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
200720211New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061340634 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; is a beautifully written and heart-wrenching novel chronicling the life and death of Joy Mangano a self-made millionaire who died aged 78 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.The novel follows Manganos life from her childhood in the projects of Queens New York to her successful career as the owner of a string of pizzerias to her battle with cancer and her eventual death. It is a story of determination grit and triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds.; 8vo . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200126424Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316666009 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor rubbing to lettering; When the police chief's son is kidnapped he must enlist the help of the young detective who solved his father's last case to find him before it's too late.; 8vo; 424 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199826429Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316693324 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In this gripping novel a family is torn apart when a devastating tornado touches down in their small town. The storm takes with it not only the homes and families of those in its path but also the secrets and hidden truths that have built up over the years in this tight-knit community. As each member of the community tries to pick up the pieces of their lives they must reconcile the differences that have kept them apart.In the end only the strength of family love and friendship can help them overcome the devastation.; 8vo; 416 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199830768Boston and New York: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316693324 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author James Patterson directly on the title page in black permanent marker; When the Wind Blows tells the story of a family who are forced to flee their home in Hurricane Katrina. The family including the parents their two young children and their dog must cross the Gulf Coast in a small boat in order to find safety. The journey is long and difficult and the family is constantly harassed by the storm and the pirates who prey on small boats in the Gulf. Despite the danger the family manages to make it to the safety of a small island and they are able to start over.; 8vo; 416 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1961biblio12908<p>First edition first printing of the fourth novel by this author. Light tanning to the pages. Price clipped otherwise in near fine / near fine condition.</p> Avalon hardcover
199234486New York Tokyo Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0892964863 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with ttraces of foxing to top edge in alike dust-jacket; The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous: A Suspense Tale of Old Cairo is a book about a young boy named Ahmed and his adventure in Old Cairo. Ahmed is a street urchin who is trying to find a way to escape from the poverty and violence that surrounds him. One day he meets a mysterious old man named Mamur Zapt. Mamur Zapt tells Ahmed about a magical donkey named Donkey-Vous. Donkey-Vous is a powerful creature that can help Ahmed escape from Old Cairo and reach a new life. Ahmed is skeptical at first but he decides to trust Mamur Zapt. Together they embark on an adventure full of danger and mystery. Ahmed must use all of his courage and ingenuity to outwit his enemies and save himself from a life of poverty and hardship.; 8vo; 265 pages; FSA . The Mysterious Press hardcover
199931439New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786864400 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by author Ridley Pearson directly on the half-title page; The First Victim is a heart-wrenching book that tells the story of a family that is destroyed by a heinous crime. The author does a fantastic job of creating believable characters and bringing them to life on the page. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to read a novel that will pull at their heartstrings.; 8vo; 381 pages; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover
199026431New York: Viking. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670835188 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The book is about a man named Pease who teaches people how to play the Dozens. The book is full of humor and is a great way to learn how to play this old game.; 8vo; 354 pages . Viking hardcover
199626433New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670851299 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket; In the Monkey's Fist William Pease tells the story of a man his wife and their young daughter who are kidnapped by a violent band of mountain men. Forced to flee for their lives the family must use all of their ingenuity and strength to make their way through uncharted territory and hostile tribes in order to escape. Along the way they face peril at every turn but they also find friendship and hope. This harrowing tale is full of suspense adventure and heart-wrenching moments.; 8vo; 358 pages . Viking hardcover
199326432New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670835196 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The Rage of Innocence is a historical novel set in eighteenth century England. The book tells the story of the orphaned John Fenton who is falsely accused of the rape and murder of a young girl. Fenton is imprisoned and tortured but maintains his innocence. The novel follows his fight for freedom and his search for the truth.; 8vo; 430 pages . Viking hardcover
194443852New York: The Vanguard Press. Good. c1944. Hardcover. An edition in Good condition with covers slightly scuffed light soiling to the pages and other wear mostly associated with age ; This book grew out of a course given some years ago at Harvard and narrowed to become a study of two ideals -puritanism and democracy which seemed to embrace what most central to the author's theme; 8vo; 688 pages . The Vanguard Press hardcover
200032811New York: Pocket Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671887955 . A lovely first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; The Whole Truth is a gripping crime novel from Anthony-Award winning author Nancy Pickard author of the acclaimed Jenny Cain series. True crime writer Marie Lightfoot is covering the case of Raymond Raintree who is charged with the sadistic kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Natalie Mae McCullen of Bahia Beach Florida Marie's hometown; 8vo; vi 1-264 2 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
200032812New York: Pocket Books. Fine in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671887955 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with light ink staining to page 256 in As New dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; The Whole Truth is a gripping crime novel from Anthony-Award winning author Nancy Pickard author of the acclaimed Jenny Cain series. True crime writer Marie Lightfoot is covering the case of Raymond Raintree who is charged with the sadistic kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Natalie Mae McCullen of Bahia Beach Florida Marie's hometown; 8vo; vi 1-264 2 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
199526434New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385313551 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge and bumped upper rear corner in Very Good condition with edgewear and chipping; Alternate Sides is a novel about a teenage girl Julia who is sent to a boarding school in the middle of nowhere after her parents are killed in a car accident. Julia is not happy about being sent away but the school is a much better alternative to being home with her crazy aunt. Julia quickly makes new friends but she also finds herself in the middle of a mystery.; A Nina Fischman Mystery; 8vo; 248 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover