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200325250New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060525231 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; is the story of a young girl Pearl who is sent to live with her grandmother in the small town of Tiverton Newfoundland in 1964. There Pearl must adjust to a new life; endure the scorn and ridicule of her classmates; and learn to live without the love of her father who is serving in the military.Pearl is an outsider in her new town but she finds a community of friends in the convent school she attends. When her father is posted to the army base in Gander Newfoundland Pearl is heartbroken to be separated from him. She longs to see him but knows that it is not possible.One day Pearl hears a rumor that her father has been killed in combat. She is devastated to learn that this is not the case but is comforted by the letters she receives from him. In spite of the hardships she experiences Pearl eventually comes to love her new home and the people she has befriended; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200725251New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060525274 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated "2-16-07" by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; Deborah Crombie's debut novel is set in an agrarian community in the 1930s and tells the story of two women one of whom is pregnant and the other who is not. Told in alternating chapters the story centres around the women's relationships with each other and their husbands as well as their dealings with the local doctor who is also the only source of medical care. The women are faced with difficult choices some of which have serious consequences and Crombie creates a compelling and atmospheric setting in which to tell her story.; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200825252New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061287512 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie on the tipped in Limited edition page; Where Memories Lie is a story of love and loss. Lizzie and Jack have been married for thirty-six years and they have two daughters. When Jack develops a tumor Lizzie must face the possibility that their time together is coming to an end. She spends her days with Jack telling him stories and sharing memories. As the tumor grows Jack becomes increasingly unable to remember who he is. Lizzie must make the decision to let him go and she must find a way to live without him.Where Memories Lie is a story of love and loss. Lizzie and Jack have been married for thirty-six years and they have two daughters. When Jack develops a tumor Lizzie must face the possibility that their time together is coming to an end. She spends her days with Jack telling him stories and sharing memories. As the tumor grows Jack becomes increasingly unable to remember who he is. Lizzie must make the decision; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200714409New York: Scholastic Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. 0439023440 . A most beautiful stated first edition/later printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by author Christopher Paul Curtis directly on the title page; The Coretta Scott King Award winning book of Curtis Newbery Medal winner for his title Bud Not Buddy. It is the tale of eleven-year-old Elijah born in Buxton a settlement of runaway slaves across the border from Detroit and his journey through the horrors of slavery and aspirations of justice courage and hope; 8vo; Signed by Author . Scholastic Press hardcover
200425255New York: G. P Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399152598 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by Clive and Dirk Cussler and Lisa Castelli directly on the title page; At the end of World War II two Japanese submarines are dispatched to the West Coast carrying a deadly virus but they mysteriously vanish. Now Dirk Pitt and his two children set out to discover where they went and who was behind the disappearance; A Dirk Pitt Novel; 8vo; x 3-530 4 pages; Signed by All Authors . G. P Putnam's Sons hardcover
200225264New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399148728 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Clive Cussler directly on the title page; The novel is set in the future when the world is on the brink of a new ice age. NUMA Special Agent Dirk Pitt leader of the team of underwater experts known as the NUMA Naval Undersea Research and Development Agency is called in to investigate a series of underwater explosions that have destroyed ships and sunken ships in the shipping lanes between North America and Europe. Pitt and his team soon discover that the explosions are being caused by a new form of underwater volcanic activity. They must find out how to stop the eruptions before the world is plunged into a new ice age.; A Kurt Austin Adventure; 8vo; 434 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
201025282New York. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399156259 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Clive Cussler direcly on the title page; Clive Cussler's seventh novel of the Oregon and its crew back in December 1941 surrounded by the news of Pearl Harbour ; 8vo; viii 403 5 pages; Signed by Author . hardcover
200525290Scottsdale AZ: Poisoned Pen Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 159058144X . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author directly on the title page; The Poet's Funeral is a heartbreaking and introspective novel that tells the story of the life and death of a famous poet. The book is written in alternating perspectives focusing on the poet's friends family and lovers as they deal with his death. It is a beautiful and lyrical exploration of grief and the power of memory.; 8vo; 238 pages; Signed by Author . Poisoned Pen Press hardcover
200625291Scottsdale AZ: Poisoned Pen Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1590583221 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author John M. Daniel directly on the title page; The novel is set in the fictional town of Vanity and tells the story of the Beaumont family. The Beaumonts are a large dysfunctional family and their stories are told in alternating chapters by the family's patriarch John Beaumont Sr. and his son John Jr. The book is full of humor and sadness and is a must-read for fans of family sagas.; 8vo; 250 pages; Signed by Author . Poisoned Pen Press hardcover
200225293New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553107305 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; In this brilliantly plotted and suspenseful novel a young woman newly released from prison takes a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy family. The woman is not who she seems and soon the family is in danger. Davidson creates a chilling page-turning thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 304 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200425294New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060527293 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; Double Shot is the story of two women one from the past one from the present who intersect in surprising and sometimes dangerous ways. In the present FBI Special Agent Rebecca Turner is investigating the deaths of two women in a small town in New Hampshire. One of the women was Rebecca's mother who was killed many years ago. The other woman was the girlfriend of Rebecca's son who was also killed. Rebecca is struggling to deal with her mother's death and the fact that the person responsible is still at large. In the past Rebecca's mother was also investigating the death of a woman in the town. The woman was also Rebecca's girlfriend and her mother was killed as a result. Rebecca is determined to find out who killed her mother and girlfriend and her investigation leads her to the present.; 8vo; 310 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200125298New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553107240 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Sticks & Scones is the story of a close-knit community in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. The main characters are the women who live and work at the bakery and their relationships are the focus of the story. The women are strong and independent and they have each other's backs. They are able to weather the challenges of life in the mountains and they are able to contribute to the community in ways that are meaningful and valuable.; 8vo; 301 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
200925036London: a&b. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0749007257 . A most attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Anna Dean directly on the title page; A Gentleman of Fortune is the story of a young man who has everything a man could want- a prestigious job a beautiful wife and two children. But life is never what it seems and soon the young man finds himself at the mercy of a ruthless adversary. With the help of a mysterious woman he must navigate the treacherous waters of the London underworld to save himself and regain his lost fortune.; 8vo; 335 pages; Signed by Author . a&b hardcover
200825037London: a&b. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 074907910X . A marvelous first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED lined and dated in the year of publication by author Anna Dean directly on the title page--"Miss Dido Kent hesitated / Anna Dean signature / 15/7/08"; After the death of her mother seventeen-year-old Anna moves from the small town she's been living in all her life to live with her father in the city. Anna is trying to find her place in the big city and make new friends but she's struggling with the loss of her mother. When Anna's best friend from back home moves to the city Anna starts to feel like she has a new family. One night Anna's father has to go to a business meeting and Anna is left alone in the house. She decides to take a walk to the nearby park. When she gets there she finds that it's completely dark. Anna starts to feel a sense of loneliness and isolation and she starts to cry. A moment later Anna hears a noise in the park and she walks towards it. When she gets there she sees a man walking towards her. He introduces himself as Dean and Anna starts to feel safe and comforted. Dean tells; 8vo; 287 pages; Signed by Author . a&b hardcover
201025308New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439156352 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver directly on the title page; Jeffery Deaver is one of the best-selling mystery authors in the world and his latest novel Edge is no exception. Edge follows the story of FBI agent Lindsay Boxer and her partner Harry Bosch as they investigate the murder of a senator. The case quickly becomes complicated and Boxer and Bosch must use all their skills to track down the killer. This suspenseful novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the end.; 8vo; 397 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200425309New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743222016 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 8/4/04 by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; Jeffery Deaver's novel Garden of Beasts tells the story of the rise of Hitler and the Nazi party in Germany in the 1930s. The novel is set in Berlin and focuses on the intersecting lives of a number of characters including the charismatic politician Joseph Goebbels the ruthless SS officer Reinhard Heydrich and the beautiful young woman who becomes Heydrich's lover Eva Braun.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200925312New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416549994 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 6/8/09 by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; This is a novel about a murder that takes place on a remote stretch of highway. The detective investigating the crime is a veteran of the force and he is trying to solve the case before the killer can strike again.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200825316New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416595619 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 11/9/08 by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; Jeffery Deaver's latest novel is a twisting heart-wrenching thriller that follows the unraveling of a family's secrets. When the bodies of two family members are found in their home the police are called in to investigate. But as they begin to piece together the family's secrets they realize that the case is far from simple. The Bodies Left Behind is a perfect thriller for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200825318New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416549978 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 6/17/08 by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; In The Broken Window Jeffery Deaver tells the story of a crime that was never solved. The story follows the detectives who are assigned to the case and the secrets that they uncover.; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
201025319New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439156336 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jeffery Deaver directly on the title page; Lincoln Rhyme is back on the trail of a killer whose weapon of choice cripples New York City with fear. from the dust jacket ; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200625306New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743260937 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 6/16/06 by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; Jeffery Deaver's The Cold Moon is a fast-paced and tightly plotted thriller that will keep readers guessing until the end. When the president of the United States is assassinated the FBI is called in to investigate. Agents Pendergast and Morris are assigned to the case but they quickly realize that it is much more complicated than it seems. The trail leads them to the secluded mountain town of Snowfield where they uncover a shocking conspiracy. As the agents search for answers they are thwarted at every turn by a shadowy figure who seems to know everything. The Cold Moon is a gripping tale of political intrigue and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200725313New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743260945 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; When twelve-year-old Tessa's beloved doll Polly is accidentally left on the steps of a derelict building Tessa is compelled to find her. Entering the building Tessa is overcome with a sense of foreboding but follows her instincts and enters the basement. There she finds Polly lying in a pool of blood and is horrified to realize that the doll has been stabbed to death. Tessa flees the building in a panic but is quickly apprehended by the police. She is charged with Polly's murder and is sent to a juvenile detention center. With the help of her lawyer Tessa tries to prove her innocence but the evidence against her is overwhelming. As the trial approaches Tessa's hope dwindles until she is summoned to the stand to testify. She is shocked to find that Polly has come to life and is now testifying on her behalf. Tessa is vindicated and is released from prison.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200225323New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743221990 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with light page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and rubbing to lettering. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver directly on the title page; With its lush descriptive prose and riveting story Jeffery Deaver's new novel The Stone Monkey is sure to captivate readers from the first page. In a future America the government has outlawed all psychoactive substances leaving a population addicted to a single mind-numbing drug: television. One day a shipment of new unlicensed television sets arrives in town and a group of kids decide to break the law and steal one. They're not prepared for the consequences.As the kids are pulled into a world of violence and conspiracy they must fight to survive against the dangers of the outside world and their own inner demons. Deaver's stunningly rendered landscape conjures up a compelling vision of a future America that is both disturbingly plausible and vividly imagined.; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; 424 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200525304New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743260929 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; The Twelfth Card is the story of a man who has lost everything and is on the brink of breaking. He is forced to take a job that he despises but it is the only thing that he can find to keep him afloat. When he is given the opportunity to steal a valuable artifact from a rival company he takes it without hesitation. But as he begins to piece together the clues to the artifact's whereabouts he realizes that it may be more than just a simple job. He may be up against someone much more powerful than he could have imagined.; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
200325324New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743222008 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver on the title page; Jeffery Deaver's chilling new novel tells the story of a missing man and the police officer who becomes obsessed with solving the mystery.Detective John Rebus is a crusty old veteran of the Edinburgh police force and he's been assigned the case of a missing man. The man's wife insists that he's just gone on vacation but John can't shake the feeling that there's more to the story.As he starts to investigate John uncovers a web of lies and deceit and he begins to fear for his own safety. The closer he gets to the truth the more dangerous it becomes and John is soon faced with a shocking revelation that could change everything.Jeffery Deaver's chilling new novel is a masterful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover