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199625660New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385480539 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In the blistering Nevada desert an annual event called The Burning Man attracts people from all over the world to create a temporary city out of whatever they can find. As one of the event's organizing committee members Phillip Margolin has witnessed it all: the art the music the partying. But this year something is different. The once-laughable prepartion of flamingos oversized My Little Pony dolls and broken bicycles has grown more ominous and the police presence has increased exponentially. As Margolin tries to unravel the mystery he begins to realize that The Burning Man is more than just a party - it's a statement about freedom community and self-expression. And this year something is very wrong.; 8vo; 344 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
199825662New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385480547 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Phillip Margolin's The Undertaker's Widow is an intense dark novel that follows the lives of the characters after the death of the Undertaker. The novel is told from multiple perspectives and takes a detailed look at the aftermath of the wrestling superstar's death.; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
200325661New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060083247 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with gold "Signed first edition" sticker on the front panel. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the first page; The novel follows the intertwined lives of three generations of a Jewish family in Brooklyn New York. The patriarch Abe is a successful shoe salesman who is forced to retire at the age of seventy-eight. His three sons all struggle with their own careers and relationships. Abe's youngest son David is a professor of English at a university in Manhattan. David's wife Leah is a professor of Hebrew literature. Their son Jacob is a journalist in Brooklyn. The novel explores the themes of family identity and generational struggles.; 8vo; 342 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200025663New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196246 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author directly on the title page; Wild Justice is a story about a boy who is wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit. He is forced to go on the run and hide from the police. He meets a girl who helps him to find the real criminal.; 8vo; 362 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200033524New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196246 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with damp staining to lower spine in alike dust-jacket with minor rubbing damp staining to lower spine and light edgewear; Phillip Margolin returns to the theme of his acclaimed novel The Good Father in this powerful provocative book about a brother and sister who are sent to live with their estranged father in a small town in New England after their mother's death. As they struggle to find their place in a world that seems unfamiliar and hostile they are confronted by the harsh realities of life in a small town where the rules are different and the expectations are high. The siblings must confront the darkness that lies within themselves as well as the darkness that lies within their father. Wild Justice is a powerful and moving novel that will leave readers questioning the meaning of justice and the lengths to which we will go to find it.; 8vo; FSA . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
1999781Nakladatelstvi Buk/Vydavatelstvi Gentiana/Moniatowicz Foto Studio 1999. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Dustjacket has some wear and a small tear in lower left rear corner. Cover has some wear and the lower right front corner and spine have been slightly bumped. Approximately half of the pages have a very slight crease in lower right corner where they were bumped. Pages have a couple of small stains on lower right edge. Text is in Czech Polish German and English. Nakladatelstvi Buk/Vydavatelstvi Gentiana/Moniatowicz Foto Studio hardcover
199826348New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A Fine first edition/first printing with unobstrusive bumping to bottom of spine. In alike dust-jacket; Maron's first Deborah Knott novel Bootlegger's Daughter swept the Edgar Agatha Anthony and Macavity Awards in 1993. Her works bring to life the landscape and people of the contemporary South. It is little wonder that critics have often compared her works to that of Carson McCullers and William Faulkner. In the tradition of Bootlegger's Daughter Home Fires is a chilling suspense story weaving a searing crisis of race and region with burning issues of the heart; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199846439New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and "Autographed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Margaret Maron directly to title page; Maron's first Deborah Knott novel Bootlegger's Daughter swept the Edgar Agatha Anthony and Macavity Awards in 1993. Her works bring to life the landscape and people of the contemporary South. It is little wonder that critics have often compared her works to that of Carson McCullers and William Faulkner. In the tradition of Bootlegger's Daughter Home Fires is a chilling suspense story weaving a searing crisis of race and region with burning issues of the heart; Deborah Knott; 8vo; 10 243 244-6 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover
199426350New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964472 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket both showing minor bumping to spine; Margaret Maron's Shooting At Loons is a delightful poetic children's book about a family of loons who live in a lake. The loons are always looking for a way to have fun and are always up for a game of catch. The book's illustrations are bright and full of life and the text is equally lively. This is a perfect book for young readers who love nature and want to learn about the loons who live there.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
200226351New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892967641 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; Slow Dollar is a novel about a family in the middle of the Great Recession. The family is forced to make tough choices including whether to keep their house or let it go and whether to put their kids in private school or public school. They also have to figure out how to afford groceries rent and other bills.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199326352New York: Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964464 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing some small stains to top of pageblock and minor bumping to spine; In Southern Discomfort Maron tells the stories of four women who have struggled to find their place in a society that doesn't always welcome them. The women are all outsiders-the daughter of a preacher the daughter of a divorced mother the daughter of a maid and the daughter of a sharecropper. They all have to fight for what they believe in and for a place in the world. Maron tells their stories with humor and honesty and she shows us the ways that the South can be a place of discomfort but also of hope.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
200026353New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966564 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In Storm Track Margaret Maron takes readers on a riveting journey through the most destructive storms in U.S. history. With firsthand accounts from weather experts journalists and survivors Maron brings readers inside the storms' ferocious paths stunning aftermaths and human dramas. From the devastating flooding of New Orleans in 2005 to the destructive tornado that struck Joplin Missouri in 2011 Storm Track is the essential resource for anyone curious about why these extreme weather events happen and what we can do to prevent them.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
200126354New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296720X . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; An enchanting novel of love loss and secrets set in the beautiful but mysterious world of clay modeling.In Uncommon Clay Maron tells the story of two people Clay and Addie who fall in love in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains. Clay a talented but unknown clay sculptor leaves his home to be with Addie only to find out that she is terminally ill. As they spend their final days together Clay must come to terms with his own difficult past and the secrets that have kept him hidden for years.Uncommon Clay is a beautifully written story of love and loss. Maron brings the reader into the world of clay modeling and the mysteries of this unique art form. Her characters are compelling and the story is well-written. I enjoyed reading Uncommon Clay and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance novel.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199626355New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965681 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. Book shows slight foxing to top of pageblock; In Up Jumps The Devil Margaret Maron tells the story of her family's journey from the middle of nowhere to the forefront of the American pop music scene. It all starts with her father a nomadic musician who moves his family from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1970s in search of a new start. Maron's mother is a creative force in the family constantly writing songs making costumes and staging elaborate concerts. The Marons quickly become one of the biggest bands in the country but their success comes with a price. As their wild lifestyle spirals out of control the family is forced to face the demons that have been chasing them all along.Up Jumps The Devil is a funny heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant story of family music and the power of art.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
200625671New York and Boston: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892968109 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Margaret Maron directly on the title page; This book is about a little girl who is orphaned and has to live with her grandparents. She is very creative and loves to make things. One winter her grandparents go out of town for a few days and she has to take care of the house. She makes a snowman a tree and a house out of snow.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo; 324 pages; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press hardcover
200226356New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786709553 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Lying Crying Dying is the story of a young man's journey from innocence to experience. It is the story of a boy who is forced to grow up too fast and of a man who learns the hard way that life is not fair.; 8vo; 275 pages . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover
199926357London: Victor Gollancz. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0575067942 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust-wrapper; Pascual a legend in counter-terrrorism circles is lying low in Barcelona. That is until a stranger who claims to know him turns him and asks him to come to Paris to put the finger on a Syrian who use to give Pascual orders; 8vo; vi 310 4 pages . Victor Gollancz hardcover
198430709New York: Crown Publishers Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0517550881 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with moderate edgewear and several small closed tears; This book is about the different types of nerve endings and how they work. It also discusses how different diseases can affect nerve endings.; 8vo; FSA . Crown Publishers, Inc. hardcover
200725672New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006089900X . A sharp first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Michele Martinez directly on the title page; When the police department's top investigator is shot the only suspect is his former partner who has been cleared of the crime. The department's top brass must find a way to clear the partner without implicating themselves but the pressure to solve the case quickly becomes too much.; 8vo; 344 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200525674New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006072398X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Michele Martinez directly on the title page; Melanie Vargas a hardworking hotshot federal prosecutor must solve a brutal high-society murder before the killer finds her; 8vo; xii 1-366 6 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200825675New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060899026 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with small closed tear to upper spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Michele Martinez directly on the title page; In Notorious Martinez tells the story of Lela a young unassuming journalist who is thrust into the center of a media storm after she is accused of leaking top-secret government information. As the story unfolds Lela must grapple with the consequences of her actions and the media circus that surrounds her.This fast-paced novel is full of suspense and intrigue and will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; 8vo; 336 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200625673New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060724005 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Michele Martinez directly on the title page; This novel is set in a boarding school for girls in upstate New York in the 1970s. It centers around the relationships between the students and the teachers.; 8vo; 387 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
199825677New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143629 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and minor rubbing to lettering. SIGNED by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; Critical Mass is a novel that tells the story of four friends who are all struggling with their own personal demons. When they all decide to go on a road trip together they realize that they not only have to deal with their own issues but they also have to manage the relationships of the other three people in the car.; 8vo; 436 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200525678New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399150927 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author directly on the title page; Double Tap is a noir mystery set in the fictional city of Kingsport Tennessee. When a young woman is found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Detectives Raynor and Garrett are called to the scene. The victim Katie was known for her wild lifestyle and her numerous run-ins with the police. The evidence points to a possible murder-suicide but the detectives can't shake the feeling that there's more to the story.As they investigate they start to suspect that Katie's death may have something to do with a mysterious gang of criminals that has been terrorizing the city. The detectives must work together to track down the criminals and solve the case before they get caught in the crossfire.; A Paul Madriani Novel; 8vo; 420 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200925679New York: William Morrow. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061230901 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewears. SIGNED by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; When his mother is killed thirteen-year-old Brett is sent to live with his father in a small town in upstate New York. Brett finds solace in the town's only other resident the recluse Mrs. Kipper. Brett soon discovers that Mrs. Kipper is a powerful witch who can see the future. When a local girl is killed Brett and Mrs. Kipper become prime suspects. Brett must find the real killer before it's too late.; A Paul Madriani Novel; 8vo; 443 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover