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1917160318New York: A. L. Burt Company. Very Good-. 1917. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. The boards are loosening and the covers show some signs of general wear from life on the shelf; Frontispiece by George Avison. ; 8vo; 328 pages . A. L. Burt Company hardcover
1907160213Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1907. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The cover has a slight wrinkle and the spine is slightly cocked. There is normal shelf wear otherwise. A previous owner's inscription is found in pen ink on the front flyleaf; The Malefactor is the story of a man who has been wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In order to prove his innocence he must find the true killer. Along the way he uncovers a conspiracy and realizes that the person he thought was his friend is actually working against him.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 304 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160006Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in good condition with a previous owner's signature on the front flyleaf. There is some wear on the bottom corner of the front and back of book. Some slight discoloration can be found on the front under author's name. The upper corner is lightly stained beginning on pg. 131 and continuing through end of book; IDENTITY follows the extraordinary true story of Frank West an incarcerated man who is determined to prove his innocence and clear his name. With the help of the charismatic lawyer Billy Martin West embarks on a daring years-long odyssey through the criminal justice system risking everything to regain his freedom.As West navigates a labyrinth of corrupt officials fabricated evidence and relentless courtroom tactics the stakes become ever higher. But as the evidence mounts against him West realizes that the truth is more powerful than any lie-and that the only way to win his case is to take it to the people.With stunning originality and passion The Man from Sing Sing captures the heart and soul of an unforgettable journey revealing the power of truth and the unbreakable resolve of the human spirit.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160016Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. A volume in good condition with a stamp on the endpaper. The spine is loose and there is some discoloration on the front cover. There are faint smudges throughout but none obscuring text ; When the notorious "Birdman of Alcatraz" is transferred to Sing Sing prison the warden sends a seasoned inmate to instruct him in the ways of prison life. The man is Sing Sing's most feared prisoner "The Beast" and he is not happy to have to teach a newcomer. But as the weeks pass the Beast and the Birdman begin to understand each other. The Beast teaches the Birdman how to survive in prison while the Birdman teaches the Beast how to be human.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160482London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. There is some discoloration to the front cover and the pages are tanned. The spine is slightly cocked; Sir Joseph Londe Bart. is a novel about a man who has a terrible hobby: collecting butterflies. He is obsessed with them and spends all of his money on them even going so far as to steal them from other people's collections. Eventually his obsession leads to him ruin.; 8vo; 287 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1927160472Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1927. 1/4 Cloth. An edition in very good condition. There is some discoloration to the top of the front cover and the pages are tanned. The spine is slightly cocked; Sir Joseph Londe Bart. is a book about a man who has an abnormal hobby of collecting insects. He becomes obsessed with them and is unable to stop. He ruins his life and the lives of those around him.; 8vo; 225 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1915160557Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1915. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The spine is beginning to fray and there is minor discoloration to the cover. A previous owner's signature is on the title page; The Way of These Women is a book about three women who have faced different challenges in their lives and how they have overcome them. The women are strong and resilient and their stories will inspire readers to be their own best selves.; Black & White; 8vo; 357 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1919160562Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1919. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good- condition. The boards are loose and show some signs of shelfwear. There is slight fraying to the spine. The stamp of a previous owner is found on several pages ; ; B&W; 8vo; 309 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1919160540Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1919. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition. The boards are somewhat loose and show signs of shelfwear. This volume is signed and dated by the previous owner on front endpage but text is free of other markings; ; B&W; 8vo; 309 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
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