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199225469New York: Walker and Company. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802712002 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Veteran journalist Vincent Green's gripping novel tells the story of a small town in upstate New York that is rocked by the sudden and devastating return of two World War II veterans each seeking to bury the past and start fresh. As the townspeople grapple with their own demons they must also reckon with the secrets that the veterans carry with them. With a wealth of atmosphere and character The Price of Victory is a compelling and powerful story of resilience and healing.; 8vo; 219 pages . Walker and Company hardcover
1931biblio12137<p>First US edition first printing of the sixth novel by this author. Light edge wear. No dustjacket. In very good condition.</p> Lincoln Mac Veagh The Dial Press hardcover
199732977New York: Putnam. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. First published under the pseudonym Alex Baldwin. Small stain to the bottom outside pages; Volume One of Men at War. First published under the pseudonym Alex Baldwin; 8vo; FSA . Putnam hardcover
199732967New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142894 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped upper corners in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Volume One of Men at War. First published under the pseudonym Alex Baldwin; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199325483New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679425233 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Martha Grimes directly on the title page; This debut novel is the story of a friendship between two women one who has been abandoned by her family and the other who is struggling to rebuild hers. They are both trying to find their way in a world that seems to be against them and the bond that forms between them is the only thing that keeps them going.; A Richard Jury Mystery; 8vo; 331 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199125485Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316328944 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Martha Grimes directly on the title page; The Old Contemptibles is a novel about three generations of a family and their fight against the British government. The novel is set during World War II and it is a story about family love and loyalty.; 8vo; 333 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199625488New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 080505622X . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Martha Grimes directly on the title page; In the Stargazey a girl named Martha embarks on a fantastical journey through her own imagination. Along the way she meets strange creatures solves mysterious puzzles and learns about the power of imagination.; 8vo; x 354 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199426184New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385424728 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; The Chamber is a suspenseful legal thriller that tells the story of Clarence Darrow and his battle against a corrupt government. Darrow represents a man accused of a heinous crime and he must use every bit of his ingenuity to prove his client's innocence.This book is filled with twists and turns and it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for any fan of legal thrillers.; 8vo; 486 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199432212New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385424728 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with previous owner's inscription on front free end paper in alike dust-jacket with some laminate separation on the front and minor edgewear; The Chamber is a legal thriller by John Grisham. It tells the story of Michael Stone a lawyer who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. Stone must use his wit and cunning to prove his innocence and clear his name.; 8vo; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
199526190New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385424736 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket; In The Rainmaker lawyer Tom Cruise stars as John Grisham's cunning and determined protagonist. Facing a difficult legal case Cruise must find new ways to win in a system that is stacked against him. With strong support from his wife played by Susan Sarandon and friends Cruise works tirelessly to find a way to prove his client's innocence. The Rainmaker is an exciting courtroom drama that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 434 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199530185New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385424736 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; A lawyer inexperienced in the world of big time criminal law is hired to represent a man on death row. With only a week to prepare he mounts an all-out attack on the state's case risking everything--including his own life--to win.; 8vo; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
199631802New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385472943 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with previous owner's inscription on the front free end paper in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and delamination; The jury is behaving erratically in a landmark tobacco case and at least one juror is convinced he's being watched. An anonymous young woman claims to know why the jurors are behaving so strangely. Is the jury being manipulated or controlled If so by whom And more so why; 8vo; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
199830076New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385490992 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; "Michael was in a hurry. He was scrambling up the ladder at Drake & Sweeney a giant D. C. Form with eight hundred lawyers. The money was good and getting better; a partnership was three years away. He was a rising star with no time to waste no time to stop no time to toss a few coins into the cups of panhandlers. No time for a conscience. " - from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; 348 4 pages; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
200226193New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385503822 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Summons is a legal thriller novel by American author John Grisham. The book was published on September 25 2009. The title is taken from a legal term meaning an order to appear in court.; 8vo; 341 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199926194New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385493800 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; The tale of Troy Phelan a self-made billionaire and one of the richest men in the U. S. Troy is eccentric reclusive confined to a wheelchair and looking for a way to die. Grisham's successful mixture of high levels of adventure and legal suspense as his actors' lives are forever altered by the secret of The Testament; 8vo; 435 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199731831New York: Avon Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380974177 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; The life story of Martin Luther King Jr. is recounted in Man of Destiny a biography that provides readers with a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential and celebrated leaders in history. Gross tells the story of King's upbringing in a poor Southern family his religious awakening and his years of activism leading up to the landmark civil rights movement. This exhaustive account details King's speeches writings and major victories as well as his tragic death. Man of Destiny is a must-read for anyone interested in American history civil rights or the life of Martin Luther King Jr.; 8vo; FSA . Avon Books hardcover
199426195New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517143 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear and minor rubbing to silver foil lettering on front; In All Fall Down Gruenfeld and Lee follow the story of four siblings--two boys and two girls--whose lives are turned upside down when their father a successful businessman is diagnosed with a terminal illness. With only a few months to live he decides to spend his final days living a life he never could have imagined: he moves his family to the country and begins to farm. While the move is supposed to be a new beginning for the family they quickly find out that life in the country is anything but easy. The weather is harsh the work is hard and the family is constantly struggling to make ends meet. But despite the challenges they find themselves growing closer together and are ultimately able to find joy in the simple things in life.All Fall Down is a heartwarming story about family strength and the power of forgiveness. It is a story about the ways in which we can all fall down but how we can always pick ourselves back; 8vo; 436 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199326196New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517135 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled board and page edges in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; When the teenage daughter of a prominent judge is found dead the detective investigating the crime is forced to confront the family's secrets.; 8vo; 387 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199826197new York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525944060 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In The Expert two friends a doctor and a mathematician explore the world of expertise. They explore how expertise is acquired how it can be maintained and how it can be used. The book looks at a wide range of topics from the brain and how it creates expertise to how coaches can help athletes achieve excellence. The Expert is an interesting and accessible look at a complex topic and it is sure to appeal to anyone interested in learning about expertise.; 8vo; 470 pages . Dutton hardcover
199626198New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525941304 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; After a year of law school newly minted attorney Nora moves to the big city to begin her career. Nora is excited to start her new job but discovers that the law firm she's been assigned to is run by a sexist and racist boss. Nora decides to take her case to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC. She is determined to fight for her rights and equality no matter what the cost.; 8vo; 436 pages . Dutton hardcover
200126199New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385501501 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Street is the harrowing story of a brother and sister team of street hustlers in the Dickensian section of Baltimore. Told in alternating first and third person the story follows the siblings as they navigate the brutal cityscape fighting for survival while trying to stay one step ahead of the police and ruthless rival gangs.; 8vo; 399 pages . Doubleday hardcover
199226200New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553090240 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this powerfully written novel Jane Haddam tells the story of a family during the pivotal years of the American Revolution. The Graysons are a close-knit family of farmers in rural Bethlehem Connecticut. When the American Revolution begins the youngest Grayson John is just a boy but he quickly becomes involved in the fight for independence. As the war progresses the family is forced to make difficult choices. John must choose between his family and his country and his father must choose between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for his family. The Graysons are united by their love for one another and by their faith in God. Despite the hardships they face the Graysons remain steadfast in their beliefs and their love for one another. This is a story of courage sacrifice and hope.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 289 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199626201New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553099752 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust-jacket; This book is about a girl who is trying to find her place in the world and her family is falling apart. She meets a boy who seems to be the same as her and they start a friendship. But as she gets to know him better she realizes that he is different from her and she decides to leave him.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 275 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199426209New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308562X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; This lyrical novel tells the story of Tess a young woman who has been hurt too many times to count. She retreats into her own world and is slowly pulled out into the lives of the people around her. As she opens up to them she discovers that pouring her heart out to them might be the only way to heal them.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 311 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
200825490New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312343086 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor damp staining to page edges in Fine dust jacket; When her cheating ex-boyfriend moves back in with his parents Jane sets out to win him back--by playing solitaire better than he ever has. But Jane's dogged determination to succeed only makes her more determined to beat him at his own game. As Jane's skills improve the stakes get higher and the competition between them becomes increasingly personal. Can Jane finally win the heart of her ex-boyfriend--and prove that cheating at Solitaire can be a very accurate way to win someone's heart; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 391 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover