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197934528New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0397013620 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike price-clipped dust-jacket; A serial killer who skins women alive is on the loose in Victorian London and the detective on the case is John D. MacDonald's most famous character gumshoe Harry Callahan. As the body count rises Harry's instincts and dogged determination lead him to the killer's doorstep.; 8vo; 221 pages; FSA . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover
198534531New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 1985. Uncorrected Proof. Softcover. 0394538994 . A most attractive Uncorrected Proof in Fine condition with publisher's summary stapled inside the front wrap; The Lonely Silver Rain is John D. MacDonald's final Travis McGee novel #21. The disappearance of a lavishly appointed custom-built yacht.the brutal murder of a Peruvian debutante.the sloppy "accidental death" of a Florida real estate tycoon.These are the pieces of the puzzle that Travis McGee must fit together to save his own life; 8vo; x 3 4-208 6 pages . Alfred A. Knopf paperback
199926339New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312202784 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and ding to upper board in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When his parents die sixteen-year-old Jack is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in Maine. Jack is dismayed to find that he is the only black person in a town of white people but he quickly learns that the town is a safe place to be himself.The town is a close-knit community and Jack is welcomed with open arms. He quickly makes friends with the local kids and he is even more surprised when he starts dating one of them. Life is good until Jack learns that his grandparents are dying and he has to return to Maine to take care of them.Jack is sad to leave his friends and the safe haven he has found in Maine but he is determined to make the most of his time with his grandparents. He is sure that he will find a new home and new friends in Maine but he is wrong.When Jack returns to the town he is the only black person left.; 8vo; 356 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199326340New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312092881 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Detective First Grade is the hilarious and heartwarming story of a young detective trying to solve the mysteries of first grade. With the help of his trusty dog Harper and a group of colorful classmates Jerry must outwit a cunning cat solve a series of clever puzzles and track down a missing toy truck. Along the way he learns important lessons about friendship determination and the power of laughter.; 8vo; 375 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199526341New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312130589 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Dan Mahoney tells the story of two young men one white and one black who come of age in the tough neighborhoods of Cleveland in the late 1970s. Both boys are raised by their single mothers but they have very different experiences growing up. The white boy Charlie is a street-smart urchin who learns how to survive in the rough neighborhoods of Cleveland. The black boy Malik is the son of a wealthy African-American family and is sheltered from the realities of life on the streets. When Charlie and Malik meet as adolescents they are both searching for a place to belong. Charlie finds his place in the criminal underworld while Malik becomes a successful basketball player.; 8vo; 426 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199726342New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312151462 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Hyde is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a wild ride from start to finish. When college student Sam finds a mysterious envelope with her name on it in her mail she has no idea what it could mean. She opens it to find a stack of cash and a note that reads "If you're reading this you're worth it." Sam doesn't know who to trust and starts to become paranoid that she's being followed. When the police can't find any clues in the case Sam decides to take matters into her own hands and starts to investigate on her own. She soon uncovers a secret that could change her life forever. Hyde is an edge-of-your-seat mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 358 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
200326343New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312309570 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; ieleMahoneys riveting and suspenseful novel introduces readers to the compelling characters of a small Italian town in the days leading up to a brutal murder. As the townspeople wrestle with their own secrets and the macabre implications of the crime they also must confront the harsh realities of life in a place where violence is the norm and morality is often a matter of perspective.With whip-smart characterization and a keen eye for the telling detail Mahoney brings the town and its inhabitants to life revealing the hidden currents that create the perfect storm for murder. The result is a brilliantly plotted and evocative mystery that will keep readers riveted to the end.; 8vo; 324 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199826344New York: St Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312182287 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with rectangular sticker to lower rear; The story follows a group of high school friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. The friends are united by their shared experience of growing up in the shadow of a famous family and the story takes them on a journey from innocence to experience from the chaos of high school to the tumult of college and beyond.; 8vo; 364 pages . St Martin's Press hardcover
200226345New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312284500 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Danny Mahoney's newest novel The Protectors is an exciting adventure story about a group of teenage boys who must use their brains and brawn to save their small town from a ruthless group of criminals. The Protectors is a fast-paced story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 340 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
200126346New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312261349 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket; The Two Chinatowns is the story of two boys each from a very different Chinatown in New York City who are brought together by a common friendship and a shared love of baseball. Growing up Mark and Jimmy never dreamed they would end up together but fate has something else in mind.As the two young men grow older they realize that they share more than just a love of baseball. They share a common heritage and a connection to the place where they are from. They also share a common dream: to one day open their own Chinatowns in New York City.This moving and heartfelt story is a celebration of diversity and the strength of family. It is a story of friendship hope and the power of storytelling.; 8vo; 342 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
198418796Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in Very Fine condition SIGNED by author Norman Mailer; The story of Tim Madden an unsuccessful writer addicted to bourbon cigarettes and careless women. He wakes one morning remembering nothing of the prior night. His Porsche is soaked with blood and in a secluded corner in nearby woods he finds a severed blonde head. Is he a murderer Can he reconstruct the missing hours of that terrible evening This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded sewn in pages and ribbon marker simply superb quality Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xviii 229 3 pages; 14601; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
196742334Austin: University of Texas Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1967. Second Printing. Cloth. Very Good condition with wear around the spine edges and a University of Arizona stamping on the front free end paper in a price-clipped Very Good- dust-jacket with chipping among other minor edgewear and fading around the spine; Education and the public welfare; 8vo; 222 pages; FSA . University of Texas Press hardcover
1913biblio13128<p>Later printing of this novel. With all four illustrations present. No dustjacket. Light edge wear. Light rubbing to the front board and colour transfer from another book In very good condition.</p> Moffat Yard & Company hardcover
199525651New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385475489 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Popular author's fourth legal thriller; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
199533568New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316875686 . An attractice first edition/first printing in Fine condition in slightly rubbed dust-jacket; Popular author's fourth legal thriller; 8vo; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
199533516New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385475489 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Popular author's fourth legal thriller; 8vo; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
201251006New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0062069888 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In Capitol Murder private investigator Dana Cutler races to track an escaped serial killer and thwart a terrorist attack; 8vo; 8 1-342 343-4 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200825652New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061236217 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In this book Margolin provides an in-depth yet accessible exploration of executive privilege its history purposes and effects. He covers a range of topics including its use in the presidential system its application to criminal investigations and its impact on the relationship between the president and the judiciary. Margolin provides a thorough and balanced analysis of the privilege and he provides thoughtful and insightful perspectives on its implications for the American political system.; 8vo; 360 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200925653New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061236233 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and dated by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; When crime writer Phillip Margolin is called in to write the biography of a notorious criminal he has no idea what he's in for. The man known as the Spider is a slippery figure difficult to track down and even harder to interview. But Margolin is determined to get the story.The more he digs into the Spider's past the more Margolin realizes that this criminal is also a victim. The Spider was once a rising star in the criminal underworld but he was undone by his own greed. Now years after his arrest the Spider is living in obscurity and poverty desperately trying to make amends.Margolin is drawn to the Spider and as he gets to know him he begins to understand the man behind the crime. In the end Margolin is not only the author of the Spider's biography but also his friend.; 8vo; 344 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199325654New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385470029 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In Portland Oregon the wives of several businessman have been disappearing. In every case a black rose and a note reading "Gone But Not Forgotten" have been left behind; 8vo; viii 3-376 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
200525655New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060735023 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and gold "Signed first edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the first page; When his great-aunt dies thirteen-year-old Phillip Margolin is sent to live with her in the remote fishing town of Lost Lake. Phillip is immediately drawn to the town's enigmatic librarian who seems to know more about him than she should. He also meets the town's other residents who are all hiding something. But what could they be hiding from Phillip; 8vo; 323 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200625656New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060735058 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Defense Attorney Doug Weaver is defending a homeless mentally ill client named Jacob Cohen who is on trial for murder. Weaver believes in the innocence of his client but Bernard Cashman a forensic expert at the Oregon State Crime Lab has found indisputable evidence linking Cohen to the crime; 8vo; vi 314 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200425657New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060083263 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; A beautifully written retelling of Sleeping Beauty set in a more realistic and dark world where the curse is true.; 8vo; 329 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
201025658New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061926515 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Supreme Justice is a thriller novel set in the world of the Supreme Court. The novel follows the justices as they face the challenges of a new president and a Republican-controlled Congress.; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200125659New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196254 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with a small nick to upper rear corner else Fine. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; The Associate is a gripping fast-paced novel about ambition love and the pursuit of success. Set against the backdrop of one of the world's most prestigious law firms the story follows the fortunes of two young lawyers as they navigate the cut-throat world of corporate law.Asa Gold is a talented and driven lawyer determined to make a name for himself at the prestigious law firm of Whitman Gold and Kohn. When he's offered a prestigious position at the firm Asa jumps at the chance to become a partner. His ambitions however are met with resistance from his longtime friend and colleague Daniel Lyle. Daniel is content with his current position and is unwilling to let Asa take over.Asa and Daniel's rivalry takes a new turn when they are both hired to work on the same case. Asa is determined to win the case and prove himself to his colleagues while Daniel is focused on preserving the client's; 8vo; 292 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover