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199326270New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449907422 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Skip Langdon is back in a spine-tingling new mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Smith. Jazz Funeral is a fast-paced whodunit that will keep you guessing until the end. When Skip Langdon is called to preside over the funeral of a jazz great he has no idea that he's about to be caught in the middle of a complex conspiracy. As Skip begins his investigation he quickly realizes that the funeral was only the beginning of a much larger plot. With the help of his old friend and jazz trumpeter Charlie Parker Skip must race against the clock to unmask the true mastermind behind the deadly scheme.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 365 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover
200126272New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765300583 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; When young country-born Liz moves to the big city to pursue a career in music she never imagined that she would end up working as a cook at a swanky restaurant. But when the restaurant goes under Liz is forced to find a new job. She lands a position as a cook at a country club where she meets the charismatic and charming owner Owen. When Owen is diagnosed with a terminal illness Liz is determined to make the most of the time they have left together.Liz and Owen share a deep connection and Liz is determined to make the most of their time together. They spend their days enjoying the country club and its lush gardens and they share intimate moments that make Liz feel alive for the first time in a long time. When Owen dies Liz is devastated. But she is also determined to carry on his legacy and make the club a success.Liz is a brilliant cook and she puts her skills to use at the; A Baroness Pontalba Novel; 8vo; 335 pages . Forge hardcover
200226271New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765300591 . A flawless first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Louisiana Bigshot Julie Smith tells the story of Judge Roy Bean a cantankerous larger-than-life figure who ruled the swamps and bayous of Louisiana for more than thirty years. Judge Bean was a colorful and controversial figure notorious for his quick temper and penchant for violence. Smith provides a fascinating portrait of a complex man and her book is an excellent introduction to the history of Louisiana.; A Baroness Pontalba Novel; 8vo; 303 pages . Forge hardcover
199426273New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449907430 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor top edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When Skip Langdon's fiancée is killed in a hit-and-run Skip is determined to find the killer. He teams up with Zoey a gumshoe with the New Orleans Police Department and the two of them begin their investigation. As they get closer to the truth Skip and Zoey face danger from all sides including the killer themselves.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 359 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover
199126494New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312062958 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In The Axeman's Jazz Julie Smith tells the story of a mysterious axeman who terrorizes a small town in the 1930s. Smith weaves a complex and suspenseful tale of love loss and revenge set against the backdrop of a turbulent era.The Axeman's Jazz is a riveting story of mystery and suspense.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 341 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199626274New York: Fawcett Columbine. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449909379 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When Skip Langdon is released from prison he has one goal in mind: to find his daughter and make things right. But Skip's past won't let him go that easily and he quickly finds himself in the middle of a complicated web of family secrets and lies. To make matters worse Skip is targeted by a ruthless gangster and he must use all of his cunning and strength to survive. With the help of a new friend Skip starts to put his life back together but it's not easy. The Kindness of Strangers is a thrilling page-turning mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 338 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover
198920006Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition preceding the trade edition. SIGNED by author Martin Cruz Smith. Unobtrusive scratch on back cover otherwise flawless. Overall Fine unread; Sprung from a state psychiatric hospital Arkady Renko takes refuge in Siberia ultimately working on a Soviet factory ship in the Bering Sea. When one of his shipmates is murdered he's pressed into service. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands. Features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
199526495New York: Pocket Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1995. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671735314 . A bright first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with damp staining to front free end paper and front paste down in Fine dust jacket; When the town of Idle wakes up one morning to find the bones of their entire population strewn across the town square they know they've hit the bottom. The mystery deepens as more and more citizens turn up dead with their bones neatly arranged in the same pattern as the bones in the square. With no one to turn to for help the townspeople must find their own way to solve the mystery before their own skeletons pile up.; A Superintendent Bone Mystery; 8vo; 311 pages . Pocket Books hardcover
199326496New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671735306 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and lightly bumped lower rear corner in Fine dust jacket with round blue sticker to rear; This book is about a woman who is in her late 60s who is starting to experience the death of her friends and family. She decides to travel to different places in Europe to remember them.; A Superintendent Bone Mystery; 8vo; 247 pages . Pocket Books hardcover
200032421New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. As New in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399145842 . First edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Les Standiford directly on the title page; In the summer of 1964 a group of young idealistic artists and writers gather at a remote mountain top in North Carolina. They call themselves the Black Mountain College Art Colony and they have come to create a new way of living and thinking. For the first time in history these artists are free to experiment with their art and express themselves without censorship. But during the summer something goes terribly wrong. The members of the college begin to clash with one another and soon the once idyllic community is in turmoil. As the summer comes to a close the artists begin to leave one by one. Just as things seem to be reaching their worst one of the college's founders Robert Smith dies. The remaining members attempt to carry on without him but it is clear that the spirit of the Black Mountain College is gone.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200032422New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399145842 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition with minor bump to tail. In alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Les Standiford directly on the title page; Standiford's novel tells the story of the intersecting lives of the Buie family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the 1960s. The Buie family is a close-knit group of ambitious and creative people who are struggling to find their place in a changing world. Their struggles and triumphs are emblematic of the larger social and cultural changes taking place in the postwar era.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199333230New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177314 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Les Standiford directly on the title page; Author's second book ; 8vo; 261 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199126497New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385299982 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with moderately soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with chipped rear upper corner and laminate separation to front panel; In Deadly Rich Stewart takes readers on a wild ride through the lives of some of the world's wealthiest and most notorious people. From drug lords and mafia bosses to corrupt politicians and moguls Stewart tells the dramatic often outrageous stories of people who have made their fortunes through crime corruption and deceit.Stewart takes readers on a wild ride through the lives of some of the world's wealthiest and most notorious people. From drug lords and mafia bosses to corrupt politicians and moguls Stewart tells the dramatic often outrageous stories of people who have made their fortunes through crime corruption and deceit. The characters in Deadly Rich come from all corners of the globe and range from young up-and-comers to grizzled veterans of the underworld. Stewart paints a vivid and compelling picture of their lives loves and ambitions showing readers the dark side of life in the ultra-rich world.; 8vo; 566 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199426498New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 038531132X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Mortal Grace tells the story of a young woman Bella who is struggling to find her place in the world after the death of her father. Bella is taken in by a mysterious older woman who teaches her the ways of the Fae. When a rival faction of the Fae threatens Bella's safety she must choose between her allegiance to the Fae and her loyalty to the humans she loves.; 8vo; 490 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
198826499New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385296525 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with moderately soiled page edges in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; Edward Stewart's Privileged Lives is a book that tells the stories of thirteen people who have had extraordinary lives. The book is divided into three parts: the first part tells the story of Stewart's maternal grandfather who was a vice president of a major bank and was also a member of the New York Stock Exchange. The second part tells the stories of Stewart's maternal uncles who were two of the richest men in the world. The third part tells the stories of Stewart's father who was a diplomat and a governor of a state. Stewart's Privileged Lives is a book that tells the stories of thirteen people who have had extraordinary lives. The book is divided into three parts: the first part tells the story of Stewart's maternal grandfather who was a vice president of a major bank and was also a member of the New York Stock Exchange. The second part tells the stories of Stewart's maternal uncles who were two of the richest men in the world. The third part; 8vo; 503 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199926502New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399145370 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first book; 8vo; 294 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200626504New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031235410X . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Parting Shot Jonathan Stone tells the story of his friends and mentors the men and women who have shaped his life and who continue to do so. Stone focuses on the relationships between these individuals and on the ways in which their individual stories intersect. He tells the stories of his friends and mentors as they would have wanted to be told: in their own words with their own wit and humor. Stone captures the essence of these individuals their strengths and their weaknesses and shows us the ways in which their lives have intersected and continue to intersect. Ultimately Parting Shot is a tribute to the bond between friends and the power of storytelling.; 8vo; 282 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
199926505New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312199422 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket; Jonathan Stone's The Cold Truth is an unflinching brutal examination of the psychological and physical costs of addiction. Stone a recovering addict and journalist takes readers on a harrowing journey from addiction's earliest beginnings to its devastating consequences.Stone exposes the lies we tell ourselves about addiction and the devastating effects of addiction on our families our loved ones and ourselves. He shows us how addiction can rob us of our dreams our jobs our homes and our sanity. The Cold Truth is a powerful and compelling look at one of the most challenging and deadly diseases in modern society.; A Detective Julian Palmer Novel; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
200126506New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206046 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled half title page and page edges in About Fine condition with minor edgewear; Stone provides an insightful and captivating exploration of the power of lies in human relationships.; 8vo; 295 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200126507New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385335784 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; Black Water Transit is a novel by Carsten Stroud. It tells the story of an American couple who travel to Berlin to visit their son only to be drawn into the city's dark underbelly. As they get closer to their son they come into contact with a group of criminals and dissidents each of whom is looking for a way to escape the city's clutches. Black Water Transit is a gripping tale of sacrifice and heroism and it will leave readers eager for the next installment in the series.; 8vo; 354 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
198726508New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553051881 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good condition with light sunning and edgewear; Close Pursuit is the story of a homicide detective's week in the life. Nicknamed "The Wolf" by his colleagues Stroud is a highly skilled detective who talks to witnesses and suspects alike in an effort to solve the murders that he is assigned to. This book provides a fascinating look inside the world of a homicide detective and the challenges that they face.; 8vo; 277 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199430972New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385320515 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light bumped upper front corner in Very Good dust-jacket with moderate edgewear and soiling to front panel. SIGNED by author Joyce Sweeney to title page; Joyce Sweeney won the Delacourt Press Prize for Outstanding First Young Adult Novel with her first book. Shadow is a young adult mystery about ESP ; 8vo; 216 pages; FSA ; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
200125927New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684862859 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author James Thayer directly on the title page; Force 12 is the story of a group of teenagers who must band together to save their town from an evil force that threatens to destroy them all. With the help of a mysterious newcomer the teens must use their strength wit and determination to outwit the evil forces and save their town.; 8vo; 347 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
198625929New York: Crown Publishers Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0517558130 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author James Stewart Thayer directly on the front free end paper; A man a woman and their dog are on a journey to find their way home. The man is trying to find his way back to his family the woman is trying to find her way back to her job and the dog is trying to find his way back to his pack. Along the way they meet different people and animals who help them on their journey.; 8vo; 404 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers, Inc. hardcover
198825930New York: Crown Publishers Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0517569701 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike edgeworn dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated by author James Stewart Thayer; After a near-fatal car accident college student Olivia is left with a debilitating fear of driving. She is forced to give up her car and live in her parents' home. Olivia's only hope of overcoming her phobia is to take a driving class but her anxiety makes it near impossible to focus. When Olivia meets a mysterious man who offers her a job as a chauffeur she jumps at the chance. She soon realizes that the man is a Pickman a vampire who feeds on the fear of others. Olivia must use her chauffeur skills to track down the Pickman before he feeds on another person and destroys their life.; 8vo; 403 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers, Inc. hardcover