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198742339New York: Grove Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0802100155 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with soiling and edgewear. There is a small red spot located on the book's bottom edge approximately one inch from the fore edge; assuming a remainder mark but uncertain due to the mark's unusual placement; Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller tells his life story with humor passion and candor. Beginning with his childhood and continuing through his life and career telling of both sucesses and failures Miller gives colorful portraits of those people who touched his life such as Marilyn Monroe Orson Wells Lucky Luciano Clark Gable Tennessee Williams John F. Kennedy Mikhail Gorbachev and many more; Remainder; B & W Photographs; 8vo; 614 pages; FSA . Grove Press hardcover
200126372New York And London: W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393041832 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Bush Dyslexicon is a book about the president of the United States George W. Bush and his dyslexia. It is written by Mark Crispin Miller a journalist and author who has been critical of the president's policies.; 8vo; 290 pages . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
199926373New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688155014 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Hillary Rodham Clinton tells her story in her own words recounting her experiences as a young woman striving to achieve her dream of becoming a lawyer first lady of Arkansas and first female senator from New York. She describes her pivotal role in the history of the United States from her work on the Watergate investigation and presidency to her role in the development of the Clinton Foundation and her work on behalf of women and children.; 8vo; 435 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199131992Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316577510 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In this gripping psychological thriller a young mother is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to use her remaining time on earth to make amends to the people she's wronged. Working from her home she contacts each of her former acquaintances one by one to offer her apology and attempt to atone for her sins. With each conversation the young mother becomes more and more ill until the day she dies and her apologies are finally accepted.This beautifully written novel is both heartwarming and chilling as the young mother's illness gradually takes away her ability to make decisions for herself. Readers will be captivated by her story and her interactions with her former friends and will be left pondering the consequences of our own actions.; 8vo; 391 pages; FSA . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199132306Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316577510 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped corners in alike dust-jacket with small closed tear to upper front corner and light edgewear; When her mother dies thirteen-year-old Anna feels like she has lost her only link to the past. Enter her mother's stand-in a woman who Anna learns existed before Anna was born. Anna soon learns that her stand-in is a powerful being who has a lot to teach her about life and death. Anna must choose whether to stay with the living or the dead and in the end she must choose herself.The Stand-In is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking story about choices and the consequences of our actions. It is a story about family loss and the power of love.; 8vo; 391 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
201025095London: MacMillan New Writing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230744125 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Terence Morgan directly on the title page; The Master of Bruges is an engaging and informative historical novel that tells the story of a shrewd and cunning medieval merchant Baldwin IV and his relationship with the powerful and scheming Count Baldwin V of Flanders.Baldwin IV is a shrewd and cunning medieval merchant who is skilled at navigating the political and mercantile waters of Bruges the most important city in Flanders. He is also inextricably linked with the powerful and scheming Count Baldwin V of Flanders who becomes his best friend and business partner. The Master of Bruges is a compelling and enjoyable novel that is well-researched and full of historical insights.; 8vo; 313 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan New Writing hardcover
199325725New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516694 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; In Assumed Identity Morrell tells the story of a young man who is wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. Forced to flee his home and country he must build a new life in a new country while still trying to prove his innocence. Along the way he meets new friends and experiences life in a new country all while trying to keep his identity a secret.Morrell's descriptive writing makes the story feel like a real world occurrence and the characters are sympathetic and believable. This is a well-written engaging novel that will keep readers hooked until the end.; 8vo; 469 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
200525727New York: CDS Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 159315237X . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; Creepers: A Novel is a dark suspenseful story about a group of high school friends who are terrorized by a creature that stalks them at night. With each new scare the group becomes increasingly paranoid and uncertain of who to trust until finally one of them is killed.; 8vo; 354 pages; Signed by Author . CDS Books hardcover
199425728New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with minor laminate separation and edgewear. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on title page; In this suspenseful novel a group of people are stranded on a remote island after their plane crashes. As the days stretched into weeks the group became increasingly desperate as they faced dwindling food and water supplies and the constant threat of the elements. They soon discovered that they weren't the only ones on the island - and that there was something lurking in the shadows.; 8vo; 408 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
199433188New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The novel tells the story of Jack a financial planner who is struggling with his own personal demons and his best friend and business partner Dan who is struggling with the aftermath of a personal tragedy. As the two men try to pick up the pieces of their lives they are forced to take desperate measures in order to stay afloat.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
199433189New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Dust-jacket 's laminate lifting in spots. This book is unread; When the town of Sharon is hit with a devastating tornado the only thing the small town can do is band together and hope for the best. With no communication and no way to get help the community must rely on each other for survival. With no resources and no way to leave the town the people of Sharon must make do with what they have.As the days go on the town begins to fall apart. Food is scarce and the lack of medical attention is putting the residents' health at risk. The community must come together to find ways to trade goods and supplies and to find a way to get the help they need. They must also find a way to keep the peace in a town that is quickly becoming desperate.David Morrell has written a heartwarming story of community hope and survival in the face of adversity. Desperate Measures is a story that will leave readers feeling inspired and grateful for the people in their lives.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
199825729New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446519634 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; In Double Image Morrell presents a unique and compelling story of two brothers who are forced to confront the dark secrets of their family. When their father is arrested for a crime he didn't commit the brothers are left to unravel the mysteries of their family and the secrets of their past.Double Image is a compelling story that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end. David Morrell's unique style makes for an enjoyable read and his engaging story will leave readers wanting more.; 8vo; 436 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
199833187New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446519634 . First edition/first printing in unread about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Double Image is a gripping mystery that takes the reader on a journey to the dark side of the human psyche. A woman is found dead in a secluded area of a park with no visible injuries. Immediately the police are suspicious as the woman's death does not fit the profile of a typical homicide.As the detective working the case you need to find out who killed this woman and why. The deeper you dig the more disturbing and twisted the truth becomes. You soon realize that this woman was not just any victim - she was a victim of the double image the cruel and twisted illusion that we all live in.This book will leave you questioning everything you know about yourself and the world around you. It is a compelling and chilling mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
199625730New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446519626 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; From the author of the international bestseller The Mind of an Addict comes a compelling personal account of one man's battle for sobriety.David Morrell had everything going for him--a successful career as a journalist a loving wife and two young children. But in 1998 David's life began to unravel. He experienced a series of mental and physical setbacks that led him to admit he had a problem with alcohol.David's path to recovery was long and difficult but he eventually overcame his addiction. In Extreme Denial Morrell tells his story in his own words describing the depths of his addiction the long road to recovery and the lessons he learned along the way.This powerful book is for anyone who has ever struggled with addiction--or who knows someone who has. It is a story of hope and triumph of the power of recovery and the strength of family.; 8vo; 455 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
199633183New York: Warner. Very Good- in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446519626 . First edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with bumped upper right corner in Near Fine price clipped dust-jacket; In this book Morrell explores the nature of denial conveying the ways in which it can manifest in both personal and professional lives. He discusses the various ways in which denial can be harmful both to the individual and to the larger community. Ultimately Morrell urges readers to overcome denial in order to achieve greater clarity and understanding.; 8vo; FSA . Warner hardcover
200225731New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446529400 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; Brad Denning is a successful architect living a perfect life in Denver with his loving wife and son. Or so it would be if not for the haunting memory of his brother Petey who disappeared while under Brad's supervision when they were kids. Now a man claiming to be his sibling has mysteriously appeared and Brad is eager to take him in despite the man's haggard appearance and reluctance to reveal anything about his past. "Petey" is a welcome addition to the family until a camping trip goes terribly wrong and Brad returns home to find that his devoted wife and son have been abducted. Certain that Petey -- or whoever he may be -- is responsible for the horrible crime Brad sets out to recover his family. Travelling alone through America's heartland it's a race against time as Brad struggles to get to his family before the terrible secret of what really happened long ago destroys everything he cares about; 8vo; 310 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
198725735New York: E. P. Dutton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525245065 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Very Good dust-jacket with light sunning. SIGNED and inscribed by author David Morrell; A gripping atmospheric and ghost story set in the days of sail.The League of Night and Fog is a haunting and atmospheric story set in the days of sail. It tells the story of a group of sailors who are caught in a storm at sea and the terrifying things that happen to them. The sailors are surrounded by a darkness that seems to come from the sea itself and they are quickly lost in the storm. But the darkness is not the only thing that is terrifying about this storm. There are also the ghosts of the sailors who have died in this storm and they are coming for them. The sailors are able to fight off the ghosts but they are not able to escape the storm. As they are buffeted by the waves they find themselves wondering what kind of fate awaits them. is a haunting and atmospheric story set in the days of sail. It tells the story of a group of sailors who are caught in a storm at sea and the; 8vo; 400 pages; Signed by Author . E. P. Dutton hardcover
200325736New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446530689 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; After his parents are killed in a car accident 15-year-old Jude is taken in by his powerful uncle and aunt. Jude must learn to fend for himself in a world where he is the only boy and the protector of his aunt who is a recovering drug addict. Jude must also learn to cope with the pain of his parents' death and the anger and resentment that he feels towards his uncle and aunt. In the end Jude comes to terms with his past and finds the strength to protect those he loves.; 8vo; 401 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
200925737New York: Vanguard Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1593155379 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; In the Shimmer life is a beautiful game.Every day the inhabitants of the city of Glass play a game of tag using their reflections in the windows as their tags.Lena and her friends the Gladers are the only ones who know the game is a lie.The Shimmer is a place where the rules are different.The Gladers are forced to play the game to stay alive.But the rules of the Shimmer are changing and Lena and the Gladers must find a way to escape before it's too late.; 8vo; 336 pages; Signed by Author . Vanguard Press hardcover
198815353Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in Very Fine condition SIGNED by AUTHOR John Mortimer; Mortimer author of Rumpole of the Bailey tells the story of Molly Pargenter who is in Tuscany at her villa the Summer's Lease with her husband three daughters and father. A blend of of social satire and mystery culminating in a disturbing climax. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xxii 287 3 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
199234568New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039303366X . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with faint traces of foxing to top page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Walter Mosley directly on the title page; Walter Mosley's second mystery featuring Easy Rawlins a tough black private detective in L. A.' s Watts neighborhood. The year is 1956 and a serial killer is stalking the bars of Watts. To date three black bar girls have been murdered but when a white stripper Cyndi Starr aka "The White Butterfly" is similarly murdered all hell breaks loose. The heat is finally on to find the killer; Easy Rawlins Mystery; 8vo; 9 10-272 pages; Signed by Author . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
198732495New York: Villard Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394549716 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; After being wrongly imprisoned for six years CIA operative Tom Bishop is released and immediately reinstated into the agency. He must quickly get back to work as the Russians are planning their biggest spy ring in years. Bishop assembles a team of specialists to stop the Russians but they all have their own agendas and secrets. The only thing they all have in common is that they need to find the mole before it's too late.; 8vo; FSA . Villard Books hardcover
198130647New York: Crown Publishers Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0517544873 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxed top edge in alike price-clipped dust-jacket with light edgewear and chipping; Death Beam is a dark thrilling novel about a young boy who discovers he has the power to kill. With the help of a wise mentor he must use his power to save the world from an evil force.; 8vo; 408 pages; FSA . Crown Publishers, Inc. hardcover
200625738New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2006. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399153446 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with moderate edgewear and gold "Signed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Kate Mosse directly on a tipped in leaf. A copy of the Reading Group Guide in Near Fine condition is laid in; A labyrinth is a maze with intricate winding passages that can take the traveler in many different directions. This book is about a girl who is trying to find her way home. The book is full of twists and turns and the girl has to use her intelligence to figure out where she is and where she needs to go.; 8vo; 515 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200725739London: Orion Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0752860550 . A gorgeous first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Kate Mosse directly on the title page; An engrossing novel intertwining two tales of suspense: one set in the past and the other in the present ; 8vo; x 2-549 550 pages; Signed by Author . Orion Books hardcover