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199925931New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684842106 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condtion with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author James Thayer directly on the title page; In Terminal Event Thayer gives readers a gripping and compelling story of love loss and redemption. When the unthinkable happens two families are forced to come to terms with the tragedy that has befallen them. Told from alternating points of view Terminal Event is a story of hope heartbreak and resilience.; 8vo; 347 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200225928New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684862867 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author James Thayer directly on the title page; The Gold Swan is the story of Ned Weeks a young man trying to make his way in the world. He is an orphan who has spent his life bouncing around from one foster home to the next never quite fitting in. When Ned is chosen to be a part of an experimental program that allows him to attend a prestigious boarding school he believes that he has finally found his place. However Ned soon discovers that the school is haunted by the ghost of a girl who died in a tragic accident. The ghost is determined to find her killer and she is determined to punish them. Ned is drawn into the ghost's web and he is forced to confront his own demons. The Gold Swan is a story of friendship love and redemption.; 8vo; 338 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199526513New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671798146 . A charming first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Owen Gray is a sniper. Not just a sniper. He was America's best with a record-breaking kill in Vietnam - a man who could be hidden motionless for days at a time waiting for the microsecond in which he would take out an enemy with one clean shot at 1300 yards. He did this 96 times. In recognition the Marine Corps renamed its sniper range in his honor. Now Gray just wants to quietly live out his life as an assistant U. S. District attorney in New York where he is raising three adopted children all victims of the war he is trying resolutely to forget - and atone for. He never wants to see a rifle again. But suddenly twenty-five years after Gray placed his Winchester rifle in the Marine Corps museum a sniper is hunting him through the streets of New York City. The sniper's bullets find their mark. But the mark is not Gray. The sniper is challenging him warning him that he will keep on killing until Gray picks up his rifle one more time. Gray falling in love with a woman who is beginning to break through his shell is determined to protect her and his children. Reluctantly caught up once again in a game that both repels and excites him Gray leads his rival into the woods of his native Idaho where the two best-trained killers in the world will shoot it out to the death; 8vo . Simon & Schuster hardcover
198145140New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671421867 . A remaindered first edition/first printing in about Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in Very Good dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In the Mordida Man Ross Thomas tells the story of a man who has everything- he's wealthy successful and loved. But when he's diagnosed with a terminal illness he realizes that life is too short to live the way he's always lived. He decides to live simply and enjoy the moment.This book is a beautiful reminder that life is too short to take things for granted. Ross Thomas has a way of making the reader feel like they're right there with the characters experiencing everything with them. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartwarming life-affirming read.; Remainder; 8vo; 284 pages; FSA . Simon and Schuster hardcover
199226514New York Tokyo and Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964510 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with laminate separation to front and minor edgewear; Voodoo Ltd. is an action-packed fast-paced novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. When the president of a tech company is kidnapped his executive assistant Jack must use all of his skills to unravel the mystery and save his boss. Along the way Jack uncovers a conspiracy that could put all of Silicon Valley at risk.; 8vo; 282 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
199026515New York: A Blue Star Press Book / Walker & Co. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802757588 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first mystery; A Detective Yablonsky Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . A Blue Star Press Book / Walker & Co. hardcover
199332056New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0374234574 . A striking first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Scott Turow directly on the title page; Turows third novel back in Kindle County is the story of the star litigator from a top-notch law firm who has gone missing along with 5.6 million dollars from a class-action settlement; 8vo; Signed by Author . Farrar, Straus and Giroux hardcover
198726517New York: Farrar Straus Giroux. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. 1st BC Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A smart first Book Club edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Scott Turow's first novel about a prosecutor put on trial for the murder of his ex-lover. Basis for the 1990 motion picture starring Harrison Ford; 8vo; 372 pages . Farrar Straus Giroux hardcover
200233604New York: Farrar Straus Giroux. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0374281602 . An attractive first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Scott Turow directly on the title page; reversible errorn. a legal mistake made by a trial court which is so significant that an appellate court reviewing the case must set aside the trial court's judgement. The trial court is then instructed either to dismiss the case to retry the case or to otherwise modify its decision. Turow's sixth novel a big book about little people in big trouble; 8vo; Signed by Author . Farrar Straus Giroux hardcover
199714507New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0375400060 . A most beautiful first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket; John Updike's journal of 66-year-old Ben Turnbull who reflects about the onset of old age and his dwindling sex life in 2020 following the Sino-American War which the USA lost. He also attempts to cope with a changed America in which Federal and State bureaucracy and law enforcement have disappeared to be replaced by gangs running protection rackets; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199226518New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525934634 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; This book is about a high school student named Beau who is trying to find his place in the world. He is trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life and how to make the most of the time that he has. Beau is also trying to figure out who he is and what his place in the world is.; 8vo; 522 pages . Dutton hardcover
200825949New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 076532170X . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped upper rear corner and a hint of soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Eric Van Lustbader on the title page; This novel tells the story of the first daughter of a powerful family. She is the apple of her father's eye and he does everything in his power to make her happy. When she meets a boy her age who she really likes her father is not happy. He feels that she should be dating someone more suitable and he pressures her into marrying a man she doesn't love. The novel follows her as she tries to find her way in the world and figure out what she wants.; 8vo; 400 pages; Signed by Author . Forge hardcover
200825954New York: Grand Central Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446539864 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore and bottom edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and soiling to rear. Boldly SIGNED by author Eric Van Lustbader on the title page; The Bourne Sanction is a fast-paced novel that follows the journey of Jason Bourne as he tries to find out who is behind the assassination of his former boss Alexander Conklin. As Bourne investigates he uncovers a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top of the American government.; 8vo; 484 pages; Signed by Author . Grand Central Publishing hardcover
200725951New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446580376 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly bumped lower front corner and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Erich Van Lustbader on the title page; Set in the days of the Cold War Bourne Betrayal tells the story of a CIA operative Jason Bourne who is framed for a murder he did not commit. Bourne must elude the agents of the CIA and the Russian secret service as he tries to find out who set him up and why.; 8vo; 486 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
201151012New York: Crown Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307717895 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Verdon directly on the front flyleaf; Shut Your Eyes Tight is a novel told in two parts. The first part is set in the present day and tells the story of a mother and daughter who are struggling to survive. The second part is set in the past and tells the story of the mother and daughter's ancestor Mary.; 8vo; 509 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers hardcover
196621820New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1966. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. First American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition light sunning to spine/edges 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; Translated from the original Swedish Uppdraget by Joan Tate; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200726042New York: Pegasus Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 193364835X . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped upper corners and soiled edges in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In Bone Machine Waites creates a world where the line between human and machine has become blurry. In this post-apocalyptic world the remnants of society live in what's left of the city eking out a living as mechanized scavengers. The scavengers are constantly at war with the feral dogs that have overrun the city and they must contend with the harsh conditions and the dangers of the wasteland. The scavengers are also constantly at war with each other as they struggle to monopolize the scarce resources in the city. Bone Machine is a fast-paced action-packed book that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Joe Donovan Thriller; 8vo; 481 pages . Pegasus Books hardcover
200625960New York: Regan. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060898658 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jess Walters directly on the title page; National Book Award Finalist; 8vo; 326 pages; Signed by Author . Regan hardcover
199626520New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446518506 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge and a touch of soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The book tells the story of the two brothers - Cain and Abel - and their rivalry. Cain is the black sheep of the family while Abel is the obedient son. However when Cain kills Abel the rivalry between the brothers becomes a vendetta. Cain is never able to forgive Abel and the two men remain bitter enemies to the end.; 8vo; 345 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199426521New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517259 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly foxed top edge and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Set during the Vietnam War Gallatin's story follows the intersecting lives of two brothers one of whom is drafted and sent to Vietnam. As the war envelops their small town the brothers discover that they share an unspoken connection that is tested to its fullest extent.; 8vo; 328 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199226522New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516880 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page and board edges and bumped upper front corner in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and rubbing to lettering on front; This book is a biography of John Marshall the fifth Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall is best known for his work on the United States Constitution and his role in developing the principle of judicial review.; 8vo; 323 pages . Warner Books hardcover
195942690New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1959. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with a few soil marks to the lightly edgeworn red cloth boards in an alike dust-jacket that has creasing around the spine edges and creases; A popular historical study of the first months of the Confederacy; 8vo; 258 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199733133New York: Putnam. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142428 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Randy Wayne White on the title page. Spine is slanted and one inch closed tear to top rear of dust jacket; North of Havana is a journey into the heart of Cuba a land where the sun never sets. This book is the story of Randy Wayne White's odyssey from the desolate city of Havana to the stunningly beautiful rural landscape of Pinar del Rio. White takes the reader on a journey of discovery from the swamps and sugarcane fields of the central lowlands to the rugged coastline and the misty mountains of the interior. He describes the colorful people and their fascinating culture the fishermen the farmers the artisans and the musicians. He also tells of his experiences as a visitor to some of the most iconic sites in Cuba such as the beautiful colonial city of Santiago de Cuba and the dramatic Sierra Maestra. North of Havana is a unique and fascinating journey into the heart of Cuba a land that is both ancient and modern rich and vibrant.; 8vo; FSA ; Signed by Author . Putnam hardcover
200133502New York: Doubleday. As New in As New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385499035 . A sharp first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stephen White directly on the title page; Stephen White's novel is set in the near future in a world where the government has instituted a program to control the population. The novel follows a group of people who are trying to escape the program.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
199443025New York And London: Insight Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0306444674 . A second printing in Very Good condition in an alike dust-jacket each slightly shelfworn. Clean and tight binding; Voices of those who escaped before the "final solution". Features the stories of 190 escapees lived through their own eyes and compellingly recollected in their own words; 8vo; 446 pages; TBC; FSA . Insight Books hardcover
