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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
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
199230063New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805010858 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped lower rear corner in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear particularly to lower rear corner and small puncture hole--diameter approximately 1/6"--extending from lower spine to lower rear panel; 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; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199530058New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805019375 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Kinsey Millhone in bad company as bad girl poking her nose into everyone's dirty laundry that will take her halfway across the country and leave her with a major headache and an empty bank balance; 8vo; 290 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199530059New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805019375 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minute closed tear to lower spine; Kinsey Millhone in bad company as bad girl poking her nose into everyone's dirty laundry that will take her halfway across the country and leave her with a major headache and an empty bank balance; 8vo; 290 pages; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199126178New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385419678 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this thrilling novel Sean Dillon is a young Irish cop who is the new detective on the London police force. Dillon is thrust into the thick of the city's crime scene when a member of the London underworld is brutally killed. The investigation leads Dillon into the heart of the city's criminal underworld and into a race against time to solve the crime.; 8vo; 359 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199326179New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385419686 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear and laminate separation to lower front panel; Officer Down tells the story of a police officer who is shot and killed. His colleagues are determined to find the gunman and bring him to justice.; 8vo; 437 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199526180New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060176407 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with age-toned pages in Fine dust-jacket with creased front flap; Grant's Retribution tells the story of a young man who is seeking revenge against those who wronged him. It is a fast-paced gripping read that will leave you on the edge of your seat.; 8vo; 295 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
198641041Philadelphia: The Westminster Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0664219055 . A Fine second printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket with some soiling to the rear; Library of Early Christianity Wayne A.'Meeks General Editor; 8vo; 211 pages . The Westminster Press hardcover
199225469New York: Walker and Company. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802712002 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Veteran journalist Vincent Green's gripping novel tells the story of a small town in upstate New York that is rocked by the sudden and devastating return of two World War II veterans each seeking to bury the past and start fresh. As the townspeople grapple with their own demons they must also reckon with the secrets that the veterans carry with them. With a wealth of atmosphere and character The Price of Victory is a compelling and powerful story of resilience and healing.; 8vo; 219 pages . Walker and Company hardcover
199426184New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385424728 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; The Chamber is a suspenseful legal thriller that tells the story of Clarence Darrow and his battle against a corrupt government. Darrow represents a man accused of a heinous crime and he must use every bit of his ingenuity to prove his client's innocence.This book is filled with twists and turns and it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for any fan of legal thrillers.; 8vo; 486 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199426195New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517143 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear and minor rubbing to silver foil lettering on front; In All Fall Down Gruenfeld and Lee follow the story of four siblings--two boys and two girls--whose lives are turned upside down when their father a successful businessman is diagnosed with a terminal illness. With only a few months to live he decides to spend his final days living a life he never could have imagined: he moves his family to the country and begins to farm. While the move is supposed to be a new beginning for the family they quickly find out that life in the country is anything but easy. The weather is harsh the work is hard and the family is constantly struggling to make ends meet. But despite the challenges they find themselves growing closer together and are ultimately able to find joy in the simple things in life.All Fall Down is a heartwarming story about family strength and the power of forgiveness. It is a story about the ways in which we can all fall down but how we can always pick ourselves back; 8vo; 436 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199326196New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517135 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled board and page edges in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; When the teenage daughter of a prominent judge is found dead the detective investigating the crime is forced to confront the family's secrets.; 8vo; 387 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199826197new York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525944060 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In The Expert two friends a doctor and a mathematician explore the world of expertise. They explore how expertise is acquired how it can be maintained and how it can be used. The book looks at a wide range of topics from the brain and how it creates expertise to how coaches can help athletes achieve excellence. The Expert is an interesting and accessible look at a complex topic and it is sure to appeal to anyone interested in learning about expertise.; 8vo; 470 pages . Dutton hardcover
199626198New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525941304 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; After a year of law school newly minted attorney Nora moves to the big city to begin her career. Nora is excited to start her new job but discovers that the law firm she's been assigned to is run by a sexist and racist boss. Nora decides to take her case to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC. She is determined to fight for her rights and equality no matter what the cost.; 8vo; 436 pages . Dutton hardcover
