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199526289New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308920X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this book Jonathan Kellerman expertly explains the various self-defense techniques that can be used in the event of a mugging or other attack. He covers a wide range of topics including how to defend against knife attacks how to defend against kicks how to defend against punches how to defend against guns and how to defend against axes and other weapons. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn the best ways to protect themselves in a dangerous situation.; An Alex Delaware Novel; 8vo; 390 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199026291New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553057960 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this twisty psychological thriller a professor is found dead with a time bomb attached to his chest. Police are baffled as to how the bomb could have been planted and they're even more perplexed when they find no evidence of a motive. The professor's wife who was out of town at the time of the murder is the only person who can help the police solve the mystery.; 8vo; 468 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199732256New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679450513 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and rubbed spine; Author's first novel; 8vo; 273 pages; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1949biblio13350<p>First edition first printing of this stand alone suspense novel. There is a 1/2 inch semi closed tear to the top edge of the dustjacket. Earlier owners name and address written neatly on the first free end page. Price clipped otherwise in very good / good condition.</p> Scribners hardcover
200526013London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593051467 . An attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; Simon Kernick's A Good Day to Die tells the story of John Donnelly a Dubliner who flees Ireland in the early 1800s in search of a better life. Donnelly becomes a peddler in America where he meets and falls in love with a Native American woman. The novel follows Donnelly's life as he tries to navigate the brutal world of early America where life is cheap and violence is the norm. Kernick's novel is a beautifully written and harrowing exploration of the human cost of migration.; 8vo; 329 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
200326292New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312314019 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket; Simon Kernick's The Business of Dying is a profoundly moving and intimate exploration of life and death relationships and bereavement. It is the story of a father and son Sam and Tom who are forced to confront the inevitability of their own mortality when their father is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Business of Dying is an unforgettable and deeply moving exploration of the bonds of family love and friendship and the fragility of life.; 8vo; 335 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200425077London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593051351 . A smart first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust wrapper with minor edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; is the story of a young man who grows up in a tough neighborhood on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers.The Crime Trade is the story of a young man's journey from the Lower East Side of Manhattan to the heights of detective work. Kernick vividly captures the grit and determination of a young man determined to make something of himself in a tough neighborhood. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers. Kernick's story is an inspiring testament to the power; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
200325589London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593049799 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; When an exchange student is found dead in her room the students of St. Augustine's Academy are quickly suspects. But when the victim's family refuses to cooperate with the police the detectives on the case must find another way to catch the killer.; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
199733330New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805051759 . A smart first Trade edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; The story of the Jacob and Esau rivalry is one of the most famous in all of biblical literature. Esau is a nomadic hunter who is despised by his brother Jacob for his lack of wealth and power. Jacob on the other hand is a wealthy farmer who is respected by his family and friends. The two brothers eventually come to blows and Esau ultimately loses out in the competition.; 8vo; 372 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199532703New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446520535 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In The Grid Philip Kerr tells the story of a future world in which the population is tightly controlled and lives in a network of tightly regimented cities. The only way to escape the grid is to join the "runners" a band of fugitives who risk everything to break free.Kerr's future world is a compelling and frightening vision of the future and The Grid is an excellent novel that packs a powerful punch.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
201025590New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525951849 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Raymond Khoury's novel The Templar Salvation tells the story of five young people who are forced to flee their homes in the middle of the Syrian Civil War. They find themselves in Rome where they must find a way to survive in a city that is constantly under threat of terrorism. The Templar Salvation is a story of hope and redemption and it is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.; 8vo; 405 pages . Dutton hardcover
199743277New York: Henry Holt and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805046089 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition wiht little edgewear and soiling in an alike dust-jacket that is scuffed and worn around the edges; An anthology of firsthand accounts from the age of Nelson 1793-1815. Maps by Adam Merton Cooper; 8vo; 425 pages; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
201025592New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1439139954 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Charles Kipps directly on the title page; Crystal Death is the first book in the Conor Bard mystery series. After spending the summer in Ireland with his family Conor returns to Boston for his freshman year of college. He's looking forward to reconnecting with his old friends and exploring the city. However when Conor's cousin is found dead he quickly realizes that his old life in Boston isn't as safe as he thought it was.As Conor starts to investigate his cousin's death he finds that the city is full of secrets and mysteries. He must solve the clues to find out who killed his cousin and why.; A Conor Bard Mystery; 8vo; 333 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
200925593New York: Scribner. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439127905 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Charles Kipps directly on the title page; In the third Conor Bard mystery Conor Bard and his partner Officer Denise Fergus are investigating a homicide in Hell's Kitchen. The victim is a well-known restaurateur and the suspects are members of his own staff. As the investigation progresses it becomes clear that this was not a simple crime. Bard and Fergus must solve the case quickly before the perpetrators get away with murder.; A Conor Bard Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199133391New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671740083 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with front flyleaf coming detached from binding in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Don't Say A Word is the story of a young boy who is forced into a coma after a car accident. While he is in the coma his family must deal with the reality that he may never wake up. They must find ways to cope with the idea that their son may never speak or move again. As they come to terms with their son's condition they find that they are also coping with their own feelings of grief and loss.; 8vo; 310 pages; FSA . Pocket Books hardcover
200325594New York: Harcourt Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0151001847 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Helen Knode directly on the title page; In the future society is divided into classes: the rich and the poor. The only way to escape this life is to earn a ticket out. sixteen-year-old Tish is one of the poorest kids in the city and she's determined to find a way out. With the help of her best friend Tish starts to learn about the underground economy and she starts to make connections that could lead her to a ticket out. But Tish's world is turned upside down when her best friend is killed in a robbery. Tish is determined to find the killer and get revenge. She soon finds out that the underworld is a lot more complicated than she thought and she must use everything she's learned to stay alive.; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . Harcourt, Inc. hardcover
199414648New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679425241 . A beautiful first Trade edition/ first printing only preceded by a privately published Charnel House limited edition. In unread As New condition in alike dustjacket SIGNED by author Dean Koontz directly on the half-title page; Dean Koontz' fictional study of both computer technology and serial killers. The story is centered around the protagonist Spencer Grant and his efforts to locate a mysterious woman named Valerie Keene and their attempts to evade death by a psychotic government agent; 8vo; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199332392New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399137734 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket. Light foxing and sunning to edges. Unread; Koontzs latest novel is an exciting fast-paced adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. When the last heir to a long-lost dragon dynasty is kidnapped a team of international mercenaries is hired to bring her back. The mission quickly turns into a race against time as they navigate treacherous mountain trails and treacherous waters in search of the heir. Along the way they are faced with powerful adversaries and surprising twists that will leave them questioning everything they know.Dragon Tears is an exciting fast-paced adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199714642New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679425268 . A beautiful first edition/ first printing in unread As New condition in alike dustjacket SIGNED by author Dean Koontz directly on the half-title page; Los Angeles crime reporter Joe Carpenter is told there are no survivors when the plan carrying his wife and two children crashes. A year later Joe hears of a woman named Rose who claims to be a sole survivor of the accident. Still suffering from grief and now rage Joe finds himself facing shadowy and powerful opposition as he seeks to discover the truth and find the daughter he hopes is still alive; 8vo; xii 4 5-321 3 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199514643New York: Warner Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 044651974X . A beautiful first edition/ first printing in unread As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Dean Koontz directly on the half-title page; Dean Koontz's first collection of short fiction containing two novels plus twelve novellettes and short stories all interpreting the human experience as travelers on "strange highways." "It is a world of unlikely heroes haunted thieves fearsome predators vengeful children and suspiciously humanlike robots. " From the Publisher ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
200713312New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553804812 . Bright clean first Trade edition/first printing preceded only by a signed and limited edition printed privately by Charnel House in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED and dated by Author Dean Koontz on half-title page; Dean Koontz tests the limits of an ordinary guy put into an extraordinary situation involving a pretty young woman completely unaware of a $10000 hit on her life being carried out by a cop whom Koontz calls evil incarnate; 8vo; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
201025597New York: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316053635 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; Koryta's novel set in the days of the Great Depression tells the story of two families the Mollys and the Weavers as they struggle to survive on the harsh landscape of the Upper Midwest. With stark beautiful prose Koryta renders the harshness of the Great Depression with clarity and compassion.; 8vo; 508 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
201222496New York: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316122610 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition gently bumped tips in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; In the tradition of Harper Lee and James Baldwin Koryta tells the story of a young African-American man whose search for his identity leads him to become one of the most influential religious leaders in American history.; 8vo; viii 403 5 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
200925599New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312361572 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; The Silent Hour is a novel about a man who is seeking revenge for the death of his wife. He teams up with a woman who has been hurt by the same man and the two of them begin a journey to find and kill the man who killed their wives.; A Lincoln Perry Mystery; 8vo; 311 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover
200425600New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312332459 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; Winner of the 2003 PWA Prize for 'Best First PI Novel'. Author's first novel; A Lincoln Perry Mystery; 8vo; x 290 4 pages; Signed by Author . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover