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1932biblio12395<p>First edition first printing of the fourth novel by this author. There is a 3/4 inch tall by 3/4 inch wide chunk missing from the front panel of the dustjacket bottom outside corner. There are three other small chips one on the top edge of the front panel and two at the bottom edge of the spine. In very good / good condition.</p> Collins hardcover
199725143New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446520950 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and inscribed to "Mike the Hedger" by author David Baldacci directly on the half-title page; When Max Ryan is falsely accused of a heinous crime he must go on the run to clear his name and redeem his reputation. With the help of his former girlfriend and new friend FBI agent Valerie Evans Max begins to piece together the clues that could lead to his exoneration. However the more Max investigates the more he realizes that someone is trying to kill him. As he races to find the truth Max realizes that someone is following him and they won't stop until they have Total Control.; 8vo; 520 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
200825151New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345485793 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Steve Berry on the title page; When a group of college friends reunite for their 25-year high school reunion they are shocked to find that one of their number - their brainy bookish friend Steve - has disappeared. Steve had always been a little too introspective for their liking but his disappearance is particularly puzzling. When they finally track him down to his home in Vermont they find out that he's been living a secret life as a writer. Steve has written a novel that is a thinly-veiled retelling of the life of Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor. The friends are surprised and intrigued by Steve's passion for the project but they are also a little scared of what he might have gotten himself into. As they get to know Steve better they realize that he is a deeply broken man and they are also forced to confront their own memories and regrets. Slowly but surely the friends come to understand that Steve is looking for redemption; 8vo; xii 3-509 510 6 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
201025152New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345505492 . A lovely first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry directly on the title page; In the future society is controlled by the elite. They live in a world of luxury and safety while the rest of the population is forced to live in poverty. When a young girl discovers a secret society that can help her escape her miserable life she joins them and soon discovers that the society is a sham. With the help of a mysterious stranger she sets out to find the truth.; 8vo; 428 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
200525156New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345476131 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry directly on the title page; In the year 1917 the Virgin Mary appears to three peasant children sharing with them three secrets two of which are soon revealed to the world. The third secret is sealed away in the Vatican read only by Popes and not disclosed until the year 2000. When revealed its puzzling tone and anticlimactic nature leave many faithful wondering if the Church has truly unveiled all of the Virgin Mary's words--or if a message far more important has been left in the shadows. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; xiv 3-400 2 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
200725157New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345485777 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry on the title page; When the head of the Venetian police force is murdered Venice is in shock. The suspects are many but the chief of police Inspector Antonio Foscarini knows one of them must be the murderer. He sends his best detective Jacopo Contarini to track down the killer. But as Jacopo starts to investigate he realizes that the case is more complicated than it seems. There are powerful people in Venice who would like to see the inquiry stopped and Jacopo soon finds himself in danger. With the clock ticking and the killer still at large Jacopo must race against the clock to solve the mystery and protect the people he cares for most.; 8vo; xiv 3-473 474 8 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
200125158New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312269811 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Dismal Mountain by John Billheimer is a gripping suspenseful story of a family's fight for survival in the wilderness. When their car breaks down on a remote mountain road the family is forced to spend the night in the cold dark woods. As they get closer to the summit the dangers become apparent: the mountain is full of grizzly bears and the weather is worsening. With their car destroyed and the only food they have in their possession the family must rely on their wits and strength to make it through the night alive. This exciting adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 304 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200025159New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312252471 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; When two friends decide to rob a highway they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. They pull up to a long stretch of road and spot their target - a large truck idling at the side of the road. They get out of their car ready to make their escape. But as they walk towards the truck they're met with a hail of gunfire.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 290 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
199825160New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312185650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; John Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel tells the story of a young musician's journey from innocence to experience and the obstacles and joys that life throws in his path. From the dusty Southern towns where he first picks up the guitar to the bright lights of the big city the young man learns about love loss and the meaning of life. Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel is a beautiful and moving story of triumph over adversity.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199326056New York NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881849111 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carol Brennan on the title; When her mother dies seventeen-year-old Shannon is left with a life-changing decision to make: attend college or follow in her mother's footsteps and become a full-time artist. Shannon chooses the latter but finds the road to success is not easy. She must overcome the skepticism of her family and the doubters in her own mind as well as the challenges of a competitive art world. Full Commission is a story of resilience determination and the power of art to connect us all.; 8vo . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover
200819429New York: Kensington Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0758213352 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Rare in collectible condition; Andrew Britton's third and final book prior to his death at age of twenty-seven. An international thriller about Ryan Kealy's operation between terrorism and intelligence ; 8vo; viii 387 5 pages . Kensington Books hardcover
200725012London: Little Brown & Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316730122 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with "Signed by the author" sticker to front; In Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks three rubber ducks Barnacle Bill Whitey Whitey and Squirt Squirt are on a mission to save their comrades who got trapped in a drain. The ducks use their buoyancy and quick-thinking to navigate their way through the sewer system and out to the open water. Along the way they encounter all sorts of obstacles - from slippery floors to flooded chambers - but they never give up and eventually they reach their goal. This hilarious and action-packed story is perfect for families who love a good adventure.; 8vo; 343 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown & Company hardcover
200925013London: Little Brown. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1408700603 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; After a pandemic wipes out most of the human race the last remaining humans band together in a last-ditch effort to find a new home. They stumble upon a planet ruled by pandas and the humans are able to adapt to their new home. However the pandas are not the only creatures that the humans must worry about. There are also bears lions and other dangerous animals that want to take advantage of the humans' weakness. Christopher Brookmyre's Pandaemonium is a fun and exciting adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 394 pages . Little, Brown hardcover
199216306New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1562829327 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Signed inscribed "After the storm" no personalization and dated 9/9/92 by author Edna Buchanan directly on the title page; The life of a woman doctor during World War II is described in this book. Dr. Edna Buchanan is a doctor who is working in a military hospital in England. She is a women in a man's world and is constantly under pressure from her superiors to do more and produce faster results. She also has to deal with the stress of the war and the morale of the patients.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover
198415157Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition and true US first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread Fine condition SIGNED by author William F. Buckley Jr; Though best known for his political commentary William Buckley also tried his hand at espionage novels. This one is set in spy-filled 1961 pre-wall Berlin and stars Blackford Oakes as the Yale-educated hero maneuvering his way through some pretty improbable circumstances and crises. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xviii 254 2 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
199234376New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1562829807 . An beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a trace of foxing to top edge in Fine dust-jacket; Written by two time Edgar Award winning author James Lee Burke New Orleans Detective Dave Robicheaux shines in this the fifth installment of the series. Robicheaux is called in to investigate a bullet shot through a window in the antebellum home of the home of Weldon Sonnier a childhood friend who is now a successful oilman; 8vo; x 3 4-305 5 pages . Hyperion hardcover
199734419New York: Hyperion. As New in As New dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0786862580 . A most desirable first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; Cimarron Rose is a heart-wrenching story of a young girl's journey from innocence to experience. It is a story of love loss and redemption.; 8vo . Hyperion hardcover
200625177New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0743273850 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jan Burker directly on the title page; ie must use all of her cunning and strength to escape from her captors and return to her family.In Jan Burkeie a young girl is kidnapped by a group of men who want to use her as a ransom for her mother. Janie must use all of her cunning and strength to escape from her captors and return to her family.; 8vo; 366 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199825178New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684803453 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of soiling to page edges in alike dust jacket with a small closed tear to lower front. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by the author Jan Burke directly on the title page; Intrepid sleuth/reporter Irene Kelly barely has time to recover from the shock of learning that her estranged aunt has been killed before being blindsided by an even bigger surprise--she's the number one suspect! from the dust jacket ; An Irene Kelly Mystery; 8vo; 10-350 2 pages; Signed by Author . Simon and Schuster hardcover
201025015London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593062345 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Tom Cain directly on the title page; A powerful consortium of political and business interests hire Samuel Carver to overthrow the regime of Henderson Gushango a ruthless African dictator. In orchestrating the coups Carver becomes both the hunter and the hunted in a deadly game where the survival of a nation is at stake; 8vo; 8-380 4 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
200725016London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593058054 . A handsom first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Tom Cain directly on the title page; When a freak accident strands John on an uninhabited island he must use all his ingenuity to survive. With only his wits and the resources he can find John must find a way to build a shelter find food and protect himself from the elements. With every day that passes the dangers he faces become greater and the stakes higher. But John is determined to make it out alive even if it means facing his fears one by one.; A Sam Carver Thriller; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
200825017London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 059305850X . A smart first UK edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust-wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by Tom Cain directly on the title page; When his family is killed in a car accident seventeen-year-old Tom Cain is left to fend for himself in a hostile world. With only his wits and a knife Tom must find food and shelter and evade the dangers of the wild. Against all odds he survives and as he grows older he realizes that he is the only one who can remember the people he loved. In The Survivor Tom tells the story of his journey of self-discovery and of the people he meets along the way - people who understand what it means to be alone in the world.; A Sam Carver Thriller; 8vo; 398 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
200725183New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006133751X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Gordon Campbell directly on the title page; Phoenix Arizona 1973. A beautiful woman armed with a gun and accompanied by her twelve-year-old daughter enters a house. Shots are fired. The woman and her daughter leave the house. Inside her husband lies dead. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; xii 3-431 432 4 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
198526074New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312218699 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's second book. Young Tessa Fields is a woman bent on solving a mystery: the mystery of her origins. Left on the doorstep of an English vicarage at a tender age Tessa has grown up insatiably curious about her true parentage. Now--at last--she has devised a plan: an outrageous scheme involving both phony amnesia and an intrustion on the hospitality of the Misses Tramwell--two elderly ladies who Tessa is sure can help solve the riddle of her origins. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; viii 312 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199825184New York: Viking. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670875716 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Dorothy Cannell directly on first leaf; In this suspenseful mystery Dorothy Cannell introduces readers to the young single mom who becomes a victim of a brutal crime. Just before Easter Julia's home is ransacked and her valuable possessions are stolen. Julia is devastated but she's not the only one who's upset. Her teenage son is angry that she didn't protect his property and his sister is hurt that Julia didn't spend more time with her. When Julia's husband disappears shortly after the robbery she begins to worry that he may have been involved. Julia turns to her friends for help but they all seem too busy or preoccupied to help her. Then one by one Julia's friends start to die. Julia knows that she's the next target so she sets out to find the truth.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-275 276 2 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
