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1924160208Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1924. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition in a very good dust-jacket. There is some slight foxing and some blemishing to the endpages ; -PROPHETIn the future the Earth is a barren wasteland ruled by a totalitarian government that uses fear and propaganda to keep the people in line. The people have lost all hope until a young girl named April comes into possession of a mysterious book that tells of a powerful rebel named John. With the help of a group of brave friends April sets out on a journey to find John and overthrow the government. Along the way she must face danger betrayal and the harsh realities of the future. The Wrath to Come is an exciting and compelling adventure story that will leave readers eagerly waiting for the next installment.; 8vo; 355 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1924160556Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1924. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. There is a previous owner's signature the front endpage. The book and cover are clean with a slightly bumped spine ; Expectant mothers priests and scientists are among the many people who are eagerly anticipating the release of a new vaccine that could prevent the spread of a deadly virus. But when the vaccine is leaked to the public it turns out to be nothing more than a hoax. Panic ensues as the virus spreads and those who were expecting the vaccine to save them are left unprotected. With the world in chaos the true nature of the vaccine is revealed and those who were hoping for a quick and easy solution are left devastated.; 8vo; 355 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1930160533Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1930. Hardcover. A very good edition with clean tightly bound pages. The cover shows age and areas of discoloration ; ; 8vo; 260 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
199026405New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312037988 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery. Winner of the 1990 Agatha Award for Best First Novel; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; x 244 2 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
198825753New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0440500354 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this novel veteran Chicago detective Sara Paretsky takes on a new case that challenges her skills as a detective. The victim is a wealthy woman who was shot in the head. The investigation leads Sara to a shady underworld where she must use her cunning to catch the killer.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 328 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199825755New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385299338 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this thought-provoking novel Sara Paretsky gives a voice to the dispossessed people of Chicago the city she loves. Meet Luisa a drunken diva fallen on hard times; Madeleine a homeless woman; Hector Tammuz an idealistic young psychiatrist; and Mara cast out by her wealthy grandfather searching among society's forgotten for the mother she never knew. Enter Starr a mysterious woman who appears during a storm and miracles begin to happen. ; 8vo; xiv 1-386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199225756New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385299311 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. Boldly SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In Sara Paretskys Guardian Angel Chicagos newest and most successful female private detective V.I. Warshawski is hired to find the missing daughter of a wealthy socialite. V.I. quickly realizes that the daughter who went missing after leaving a party may have been abducted. With the help of her faithful dog Boy V.I. begins her search but soon discovers that the daughters disappearance is just the tip of the iceberg. In this suspenseful and compelling novel Paretsky brilliantly weaves a compelling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 370 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199925757New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313632 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with trivial page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; On her way home from a party Warshawski almost runs over a woman lying in the street. And for V. I. unraveling this mystery will plunge her into a dark and emotionally shattering case taking her into the troubled home of a wealthy Chicago family into the pampered world of a Hollywood star and behind the razor wire of a women's prison; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; xiv 1-385 386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
201025758New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399155937 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; Hardball is the story of NYPD detective Michael Bennett and his battle against the city's most dangerous criminals. Bennett is a street-smart cop who never backs down from a fight and he's used to dealing with thugs and robbers who think they can get away with anything. When Bennett starts investigating a series of high-profile murders he quickly realizes that the killers are using brutal tactics - and that they're getting help from someone in the police department. Bennett's relentless investigation leads him to the top of the city's criminal hierarchy and he must fight to prevent the city from falling into chaos. Hardball is a gripping story of suspense violence and betrayal and it's sure to keep readers glued to the pages until the explosive finale.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 446 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200125759New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313667 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this enthralling novel the reader is taken on an exhilarating ride through the mind of a damaged and charismatic man. Paul Kemp is a man with a troubled past who is trying to rebuild his life. When he is informed that he has a chance to participate in a secret experiment that could give him a perfect memory he jumps at the chance. What Paul doesn't realize is that the experiment is a front for a sinister plot. The people behind the experiment are not just looking to implant a perfect memory in Paul; they want to use him as a weapon. With enemies on all sides Paul must use all his cunning and strength to survive.Total Recall is a fast-paced action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Paretsky's unique writing style brings Paul and his world to life and her intricate plot will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199425760New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 038529932X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; When a serial killer targeting women in the city is caught the detective on the case is sure that the killer is one of her old cases. But as she digs into the past she realizes that the killer is someone she never suspected-her own husband.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 432 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1910160568Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1910. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition housed in dust-jacket of very good condition. No blemishes to interior. Dust-jacket shows typical wear. ; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 323 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1910160551Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1910. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. Volume is tightly bound and free of marks on the inside. The cover shows shelf wear and the spine is slightly cocked; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 323 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1909160550Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1909. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition with gilt lettering on the cover and spine. THe spine is cocked and a little loose; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Also published as The Black Watcher ; 8vo; 329 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
200325765New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345450175 . A Fine first edition/first printing showing slight edgewear in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson on the title page; "In Balance of Power Patterson confronts one of America's most inflammatory issues - our terrible toll of gun violence." ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
200525766New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345450191 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket that shows only minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson on the title page; "In Conviction Patterson tackles one of the most emotional and complex of all legal debates: When if ever does the state have the right to exact the ultimate punishment - and is the death penalty a crime unto itself" ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Random House hardcover
199925767New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679450432 . A Near Fine first Trade edition/first printing showing only minor bumping to corners slight foxing to top of pageblock. In alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson on the title page; "In Dark Lady Richard North Patterson displays the mastery of setting psychology and story that makes him unique among writers of suspense and one of today's most original and enthralling novelists." ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200925769New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805087729 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; The spellbinding story of an American lawyer who takes on a nearly impossible case--the defene of an African freedom fighter against his corrupt government's charge of murder. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; x 3-369 370 4 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
201025773New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805087745 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; In the Name of Honor is the story of a family torn apart by the secrets of their past. The Costello family is a tight-knit bunch of Italian immigrants who have been running a family pizzeria in Philadelphia for generations. But when the patriarch Gino is accused of a decades-old crime the family is plunged into chaos. Gino's sons Carlo and Michael must choose between their father and their heritage. Meanwhile Carlo's daughter Honor must grapple with her own identity as she learns the truth about her family's past. Richard North Patterson delivers a riveting tale of family secrets and betrayal that will keep readers reading until the last page.; 8vo; 401 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199825774New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679450424 . A Fine first Trade edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson on the title page; "Richard North Patterson uses his mastery of characterization and suspense to give us a story of startling realism and originality - an extraordinary novel or presidential politics." ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
201125777New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1451616805 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; Richard North Patterson's The Devil's Light tells the story of a young man Joe who is trying to make sense of his life and the events that have led him to this point. Joe is a recovering addict and alcoholic and he is trying to find his place in the world. When Joe's father a judge is killed in a car accident Joe is left to care for his mother and sister. The death of his father is the final straw for Joe and he decides to give up his life of addiction and alcoholism. Joe starts to attend Bible study and he meets a woman named Sarah. Sarah is a pastor's wife and she is trying to help Joe find his way in life. Sarah also has a dark secret and she is involved in a conspiracy to murder a judge. The Devil's Light is a suspenseful novel that tells the story of Joe's journey to find answers to the mysteries of his life.; 8vo; 342 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199525778New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679429891 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; This book is about a man named Jimmy who is sentenced to die for a crime he didn't commit. He is given a chance to go to heaven or hell. Jimmy chooses heaven but soon realizes that he is not who he thought he was. He has to face the demons that are in hell and try to save as many people as possible before he dies.; 8vo; 437 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200725781New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805079483 . A handsome first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; A vivid and sometimes frightening depiction of contemporary power politics The Race also takes on the most incendiary issues in American culture: racism terrorism religious fundamentalism gay rights and the rise of media monopolies with their own agendas and lust for power. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; x 3-339 340 2 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
200925783New York: Henry Holt and Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805087737 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; The Spire: A Novel is the story of a young man Tom who is sent to work at the Spire a titanic un-entious tower that looms over the city of London. The tower is an imposing and eerie presence and Tom quickly learns that it's not just the locals that are afraid of it: The Spire is also home to a powerful and dangerous entity known as The Beast. As Tom investigates the secrets of The Spire he clashes with the city's powerful politicians and the secrets of the tower start to unravel. The Spire is an exciting and suspenseful read and it's sure to keep you glued to the pages.; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
200726430New York: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0316014508 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author James Patterson directly on the title page; James Patterson and Howard Roughan's new thriller is a nail-biting read that will keep you guessing until the very end. You've Been Warned is the perfect summer read.; 8vo; viii 2-376 pages; Signed by One Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover