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199526420New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525937692 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Suspicion of Guilt Barbara Parker takes on the difficult and often-misunderstood topic of depression. She discusses the symptoms and how to identify and treat the condition. The book is full of practical advice and guidance as well as poignant stories from people who have experienced depression.; 8vo; 388 pages . Dutton hardcover
198825753New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0440500354 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this novel veteran Chicago detective Sara Paretsky takes on a new case that challenges her skills as a detective. The victim is a wealthy woman who was shot in the head. The investigation leads Sara to a shady underworld where she must use her cunning to catch the killer.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 328 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199825755New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385299338 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this thought-provoking novel Sara Paretsky gives a voice to the dispossessed people of Chicago the city she loves. Meet Luisa a drunken diva fallen on hard times; Madeleine a homeless woman; Hector Tammuz an idealistic young psychiatrist; and Mara cast out by her wealthy grandfather searching among society's forgotten for the mother she never knew. Enter Starr a mysterious woman who appears during a storm and miracles begin to happen. ; 8vo; xiv 1-386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199225756New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385299311 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. Boldly SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In Sara Paretskys Guardian Angel Chicagos newest and most successful female private detective V.I. Warshawski is hired to find the missing daughter of a wealthy socialite. V.I. quickly realizes that the daughter who went missing after leaving a party may have been abducted. With the help of her faithful dog Boy V.I. begins her search but soon discovers that the daughters disappearance is just the tip of the iceberg. In this suspenseful and compelling novel Paretsky brilliantly weaves a compelling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 370 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199925757New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313632 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with trivial page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; On her way home from a party Warshawski almost runs over a woman lying in the street. And for V. I. unraveling this mystery will plunge her into a dark and emotionally shattering case taking her into the troubled home of a wealthy Chicago family into the pampered world of a Hollywood star and behind the razor wire of a women's prison; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; xiv 1-385 386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
201025758New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399155937 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; Hardball is the story of NYPD detective Michael Bennett and his battle against the city's most dangerous criminals. Bennett is a street-smart cop who never backs down from a fight and he's used to dealing with thugs and robbers who think they can get away with anything. When Bennett starts investigating a series of high-profile murders he quickly realizes that the killers are using brutal tactics - and that they're getting help from someone in the police department. Bennett's relentless investigation leads him to the top of the city's criminal hierarchy and he must fight to prevent the city from falling into chaos. Hardball is a gripping story of suspense violence and betrayal and it's sure to keep readers glued to the pages until the explosive finale.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 446 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200125759New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313667 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this enthralling novel the reader is taken on an exhilarating ride through the mind of a damaged and charismatic man. Paul Kemp is a man with a troubled past who is trying to rebuild his life. When he is informed that he has a chance to participate in a secret experiment that could give him a perfect memory he jumps at the chance. What Paul doesn't realize is that the experiment is a front for a sinister plot. The people behind the experiment are not just looking to implant a perfect memory in Paul; they want to use him as a weapon. With enemies on all sides Paul must use all his cunning and strength to survive.Total Recall is a fast-paced action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Paretsky's unique writing style brings Paul and his world to life and her intricate plot will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199425760New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 038529932X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; When a serial killer targeting women in the city is caught the detective on the case is sure that the killer is one of her old cases. But as she digs into the past she realizes that the killer is someone she never suspected-her own husband.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 432 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199831100New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055310523x . An attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In Miracle Cure Michael Palmer tells the story of his family's journey towards healing after their son is diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. As the family members come together to support and care for their son they learn about themselves and the power of family love. This inspiring story will encourage readers to fight for their dreams and to never give up on themselves.; 8vo; FSA . Bantam Books hardcover
199226416New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312081480 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's fourth Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 211 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199426404New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312114702 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Very Good dust jacket with moderate edgewear; When her mother dies seventeen-year-old Lizzie moves into her grandmother's old house in rural Virginia. Lizzie is excited to start her new life and get to know her grandmother but she soon discovers that her grandmother is a recluse who barely leaves the house. Lizzie is also disturbed to find out that her grandmother has a secret basement that she never lets anyone visit. Lizzie starts to investigate her grandmother's past and discovers that she was involved in a scandalous affair with a married man. Lizzie is also unnerved by the way her grandmother keeps talking about "the body in the basement." Lizzie starts to worry that her grandmother might be referring to her mother's body. Lizzie decides to confront her grandmother about the body in the basement but she is too afraid to tell her the truth. Lizzie starts to believe that her grandmother is actually talking about her mother's body and that she is in danger. L; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 289 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199126410New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312063091 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's third Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 210 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199326411New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312097557 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In The Body in the Cast Page provides aunique and insightful exploration of the human body in art. She takes readers on a journey through the history of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present examining how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art. Chapters explore art from a variety of perspectives including religious devotion medical knowledge and eroticism.The Body in the Cast is an enlightening and entertaining look at the human body in art. Page provides an in-depth exploration of how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present. This lively and accessible book is an essential resource for anyone interested in art history cultural studies or the body in general.; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199026405New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312037988 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery. Winner of the 1990 Agatha Award for Best First Novel; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; x 244 2 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
200026409New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157475 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; When eleven-year-old Margot moves with her family from their cramped home in the city to a sprawling estate in the countryside she's excited to start her new life. But Margot quickly discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants-victims of a sadistic ancestor. Margot's curiosity leads her on a harrowing journey through the house uncovering secrets and terrifying truths about her family's past. With the help of her new friend a ghost named Benjamin Margot uncovers the truth about her family's dark history and learns to stand up to her fears.Katherine Hall's The Body in the Bookcase is a heart-wrenching suspenseful story about the power of curiosity the strength of friendship and the courage to overcome fear.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
200426414New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 038097844X . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this beautifully written and haunting novel the lighthouse keeper Mrs. Lighthouse tells the story of her family who have been stationed at the lighthouse for generations. Her daughter Lily falls in love with the lighthouse keeper Mr. Lighthouse but is thwarted every time she tries to express her love to him. One night when a storm is raging outside and the lighthouse is dark and forbidding Lily finds herself alone with Mr. Lighthouse. She finally is able to tell him how she feels and they share a passionate kiss. The next day Lily finds out that Mr. Lighthouse has died in the storm. She is heartbroken but manages to continue to care for the lighthouse which becomes a source of comfort for her.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover
199526412New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145744 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Katherine Hall Page's novel tells the story of three generations of women in a small Norwegian town. The women are connected by their bodies and their relationships to the land and to each other. They face challenges in their lives but also find joy.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199626407New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145736 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Body in the Bog tells the story of a group of teenagers who go exploring in a bog in search of a lost boy. While there they discover a body and are quickly thrust into the mystery of what happened to him. The novel is suspenseful and well-written and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
200226415New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978423 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Katherine Page's The Body in the Moonlight tells the story of Catherine and her husband Jack as they travel to Jamaica to care for Catherine's ailing mother. While in Jamaica Catherine begins to see and feel the dead bodies of people who have recently died in the town. The sightings begin to disturb her and she is unsure whether she is seeing the dead bodies or if she is dreaming them. As the story progresses it becomes clear that Catherine is not the only one experiencing these phenomena.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 243 pages . William Morrow hardcover
200226408New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978431 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In The Body in the Bonfire Page investigates the history and meaning of the body in relation to fire. She discusses the ways in which the body has been used as a means of torture and execution and the ways that the body has been used as a medium for art and religion. She argues that the body is a source of both pleasure and pain and that its importance cannot be underestimated.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover
199926406New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157483 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Body in the Big Apple is a novel about a dancer Toni who moves from small-town Maine to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Toni is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city where she is constantly on the lookout for a place to live and a job. She befriends a group of street kids and falls in love with one of them but her dreams of stardom are quickly fading. Toni must find the strength to persevere in the face of adversity and build a new life in the city.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 239 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199945818New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332769 . A sharp first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; When the high-schooler Regan is viciously attacked her mother and sister vow to find the responsible party. They enlist the help of Regans ex-boyfriend detective Ryan and they soon discover a twisted web of lies and deceit. As the investigation deepens they uncover a shocking secret that could change their lives forever.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 387 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199826392New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385318723 . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and small hole to rear; A story of love betrayal and redemption.When sixteen-year-old Bridget moves to the small town of Westville to be with her estranged father she expects to be confined to the house. But the towns resident disciplinarian Coach Baker has other plans for her. Bridget soon finds herself spending hours in the local gym working on her boxing skills.Bridgets newfound confidence attracts the attention of the towns most eligible bachelor Tucker. Though Bridget is hesitant to get involved with Tucker she eventually succumbs to his charms. Soon Bridget is spending all her time with Tucker and neglecting her schoolwork.But when Tucker tells Bridget hes moving away she realizes shes been deceived. Bridget decides to take matters into her own hands and track down Coach Baker to confront him about his promise to keep her away from trouble. But when; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 435 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199626395New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385314132 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; Since the dawn of civilization people have been concerned about their privacy. In Invasion of Privacy OShaughnessy takes readers on a journey through history discussing the ways in which people have been violated by their governments corporations and one another. He argues that privacy is a fundamental human right and that we must fight to protect it.OShaughnessy is a leading expert on privacy rights and this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of privacy.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 419 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199526396New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385314108 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The novel tells the story of a woman Nell who is on trial for the murder of her husband. The defense attempts to prove Nell's innocence by showing that her husband had been physically and emotionally abusive to her. Nell's son who was only 10 years old at the time of his father's death testifies that his father had been abusive to both his mother and him. In the end the jury finds Nell not guilty and she is released from prison.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 420 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
