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199731221New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553106678 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Like a phoenix from the ashes the Matarese dynasty is back in all its glory and evil. And the one man with enough knowledge to stop it CIA case officer Cameron Pryce may not have enough time. The Matarese countdown has begun .and the Matarese have broken new ground.deep inside the CIA. From the cover; 8vo . Bantam Books hardcover
200026332New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031225346X . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing some bumping to spine; This novel tells the story of a world in which the United States has been taken over by the Soviet Union. The protagonist a CIA agent is sent to find and stop the Prometheus Project a top-secret Soviet project that could give the Soviets an edge in the war.; 8vo . St. Martin's Press hardcover
197041986New York And London: Basic Books Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. c1970. Cloth. 0465025749 . Very Good condition with aging to teh boards and soiling to the page edges in an alike dust-jacket with minor soiling and an open tear on the upper edge of the back closest to the spine; Translated from the French by Salvator Attanasio; describes the evolution in socio-political ideology from the time of the Protestant Reformation to the French Revolution ; 8vo; 308 pages . Basic Books, Inc. hardcover
195534510New York: Dell. Fair. 1955. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. Trade paperback in Fair condition with pages starting to separate from wraps ; When the prince comes to town all the eligible young maidens are eager to win his favor. But Cinderella has had enough of being invisible. She's determined to find a way to get noticed. So she comes up with a plan: she'll go to the ball dressed like a bullet.; 8vo; 191 pages; FSA . Dell paperback
196934515Greenwich CT: Fawcett Publications Inc. Very Good. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. A bright trade paperback in Very Good condition with minor edgewear address label and writing to inside of front wrap; Dress Her in Indigo is the story of a man who falls in love with a woman who is not who she seems. He is drawn in by her captivating blue eyes and her mysterious air. He falls for her story of being an artist but when he finds out the truth he is devastated.; 8vo; 253 pages; FSA . Fawcett Publications, Inc. paperback
197834535Philadelphia and New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0397012209 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxed top edge and lightly soiled bottom edge in about Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In The Empty Copper Sea MacDonald weaves a compelling tale of a love that transcends time and place. Set in the fictional town of Copper Bay Maine in the early twentieth century the story follows the relationship between Rachel and John two young people who are drawn to each other despite their differences. As the two explore their love for each other they must navigate a harsh and unforgiving landscape where isolation and the harsh realities of life threaten to break them apart.MacDonald's descriptive writing brings the characters and setting to life and the story is ultimately an uplifting tale of love overcoming adversity. The Empty Copper Sea is a captivating and heart-wrenching story of love that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it.; 8vo; 239 pages; FSA . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover
197934528New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0397013620 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike price-clipped dust-jacket; A serial killer who skins women alive is on the loose in Victorian London and the detective on the case is John D. MacDonald's most famous character gumshoe Harry Callahan. As the body count rises Harry's instincts and dogged determination lead him to the killer's doorstep.; 8vo; 221 pages; FSA . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover
199926339New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312202784 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and ding to upper board in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When his parents die sixteen-year-old Jack is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in Maine. Jack is dismayed to find that he is the only black person in a town of white people but he quickly learns that the town is a safe place to be himself.The town is a close-knit community and Jack is welcomed with open arms. He quickly makes friends with the local kids and he is even more surprised when he starts dating one of them. Life is good until Jack learns that his grandparents are dying and he has to return to Maine to take care of them.Jack is sad to leave his friends and the safe haven he has found in Maine but he is determined to make the most of his time with his grandparents. He is sure that he will find a new home and new friends in Maine but he is wrong.When Jack returns to the town he is the only black person left.; 8vo; 356 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199326340New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312092881 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Detective First Grade is the hilarious and heartwarming story of a young detective trying to solve the mysteries of first grade. With the help of his trusty dog Harper and a group of colorful classmates Jerry must outwit a cunning cat solve a series of clever puzzles and track down a missing toy truck. Along the way he learns important lessons about friendship determination and the power of laughter.; 8vo; 375 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199526341New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312130589 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Dan Mahoney tells the story of two young men one white and one black who come of age in the tough neighborhoods of Cleveland in the late 1970s. Both boys are raised by their single mothers but they have very different experiences growing up. The white boy Charlie is a street-smart urchin who learns how to survive in the rough neighborhoods of Cleveland. The black boy Malik is the son of a wealthy African-American family and is sheltered from the realities of life on the streets. When Charlie and Malik meet as adolescents they are both searching for a place to belong. Charlie finds his place in the criminal underworld while Malik becomes a successful basketball player.; 8vo; 426 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199726342New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312151462 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Hyde is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a wild ride from start to finish. When college student Sam finds a mysterious envelope with her name on it in her mail she has no idea what it could mean. She opens it to find a stack of cash and a note that reads "If you're reading this you're worth it." Sam doesn't know who to trust and starts to become paranoid that she's being followed. When the police can't find any clues in the case Sam decides to take matters into her own hands and starts to investigate on her own. She soon uncovers a secret that could change her life forever. Hyde is an edge-of-your-seat mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 358 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199826344New York: St Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312182287 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with rectangular sticker to lower rear; The story follows a group of high school friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. The friends are united by their shared experience of growing up in the shadow of a famous family and the story takes them on a journey from innocence to experience from the chaos of high school to the tumult of college and beyond.; 8vo; 364 pages . St Martin's Press hardcover
199826348New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A Fine first edition/first printing with unobstrusive bumping to bottom of spine. In alike dust-jacket; Maron's first Deborah Knott novel Bootlegger's Daughter swept the Edgar Agatha Anthony and Macavity Awards in 1993. Her works bring to life the landscape and people of the contemporary South. It is little wonder that critics have often compared her works to that of Carson McCullers and William Faulkner. In the tradition of Bootlegger's Daughter Home Fires is a chilling suspense story weaving a searing crisis of race and region with burning issues of the heart; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199426350New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964472 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket both showing minor bumping to spine; Margaret Maron's Shooting At Loons is a delightful poetic children's book about a family of loons who live in a lake. The loons are always looking for a way to have fun and are always up for a game of catch. The book's illustrations are bright and full of life and the text is equally lively. This is a perfect book for young readers who love nature and want to learn about the loons who live there.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199326352New York: Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964464 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing some small stains to top of pageblock and minor bumping to spine; In Southern Discomfort Maron tells the stories of four women who have struggled to find their place in a society that doesn't always welcome them. The women are all outsiders-the daughter of a preacher the daughter of a divorced mother the daughter of a maid and the daughter of a sharecropper. They all have to fight for what they believe in and for a place in the world. Maron tells their stories with humor and honesty and she shows us the ways that the South can be a place of discomfort but also of hope.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
200026353New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966564 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In Storm Track Margaret Maron takes readers on a riveting journey through the most destructive storms in U.S. history. With firsthand accounts from weather experts journalists and survivors Maron brings readers inside the storms' ferocious paths stunning aftermaths and human dramas. From the devastating flooding of New Orleans in 2005 to the destructive tornado that struck Joplin Missouri in 2011 Storm Track is the essential resource for anyone curious about why these extreme weather events happen and what we can do to prevent them.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199626355New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965681 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. Book shows slight foxing to top of pageblock; In Up Jumps The Devil Margaret Maron tells the story of her family's journey from the middle of nowhere to the forefront of the American pop music scene. It all starts with her father a nomadic musician who moves his family from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1970s in search of a new start. Maron's mother is a creative force in the family constantly writing songs making costumes and staging elaborate concerts. The Marons quickly become one of the biggest bands in the country but their success comes with a price. As their wild lifestyle spirals out of control the family is forced to face the demons that have been chasing them all along.Up Jumps The Devil is a funny heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant story of family music and the power of art.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
198443766New York: Macmillan. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. 0333383265 . A Reprint edition in Very Good condition with some soiling to the edges of the pages and light shelfwear to the volume in a barely shelfworn Near Fine dust-jacket; A classic of medieval literature a novel of chivalry courtship and war. Originally published in the Catalan language in 1490. Mostly written by Joanot Martorell a Valencian knight the book was completed after his death by Marti Joan de Galba ; 8vo; 642 pages . Macmillan hardcover
200033786Baltimore MD: Cemetery Dance Publications/G & G Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. Limited/Numbered Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1587670011 . A special first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. This copy is number 921 of 1000 numbered copies SIGNED by author Richard Matheson directly on the limitation page; An early work by Matheson written during the 1950s around the time of the publication of his other three Noir novels. Set in Los Angeles in the 1950s it is the story of Ray Thomspon a young artist peddling homemade lamps who finds himself the leading suspect in a murder; 8vo; Signed by Author . Cemetery Dance Publications/G & G Books hardcover
199726359New York: Avon Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380973014 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Haven is a post-apocalyptic novel set in the future after a cataclysmic event has destroyed most of civilization. A small number of people have survived living in enclaves hidden away from the ruins of the world. The story follows the inhabitants of Haven as they struggle to maintain their way of life while also trying to find a way to restore civilization.; 8vo; 374 pages . Avon Books hardcover
199926360New York: Avon Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975440 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Set in the days of the Watergate scandal Mosaic tells the story of a young woman Lacey who is blackmailed into working for the FBI. Her task: to track down a terrorist who is planning a major attack. Lacey quickly discovers that her target is not the only one she has to worry about. The FBI is after her as is the terrorist. Lacey is in danger not just from her enemies but from her own colleagues. As the stakes get higher she must use all her skills to outwit them all.; 8vo; 374 pages . Avon Books hardcover
199626361New York: Avon Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380973006 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Shadow Box tells the story of Henry DeTamble an American expatriate artist who in search of a new life moves to London in the early 1930s.Henry is immediately smitten with the city and its vibrant culture but he is also haunted by the memory of his wife and young daughter who died in a tragic accident a few years before.As Henry begins to make connections in the city he discovers that the old ways of life are fading away. He finds himself at odds with the government and the fascists who are gaining power but he also finds new friends in the resistance movement.As the war draws closer Henry must decide whether to stay in London and fight or return to America and risk never seeing his family again.Shadow Box is an atmospheric and poignant story of love loss and courage.; 8vo; 380 pages . Avon Books hardcover
199815561New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684837617 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket; In Praying to a Laughing God Kevin McColley invites readers into a fresh and provocative exploration of the relationship between laughter and faith. McColley argues that by embracing our innate ability to laugh we can open ourselves up to a deeper connection with God. Interspersed with personal stories and Scripture Praying to a Laughing God invites readers to reconsider the ways that laughter can enhance our spiritual lives.; 8vo . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200045337New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193646 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this novel Neil McMahon tells the story of two brothers each struggling with their own demons. The older brother John is a Vietnam vet who struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The younger brother Tim is a college student who is struggling with his own demons-namely an addiction to drugs and alcohol. John and Tim's lives intersect when John moves in with Tim to help him get his life back on track.; 8vo; 205 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199926363New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966947 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Free Love is a book about a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is trying to find her place in the world by following her heart and doing what feels right to her. She is also trying to find her place in the world by finding a love that is true and is not based on what she thinks she needs.; An Olivia Brown Mystery; 8vo; 240 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover