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199726279New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525941886 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Sheer Gall Michael A. Kahn takes the reader on a breathless journey from the sublime to the ridiculous from the sublime to the sublime. Over the course of his dizzying kaleidoscopic pages Kahn explores the phenomenology of intoxication the psychology of addiction and the physiology of pleasure. He delves into the history of intoxication and addiction from ancient civilizations to modern cities and examines the ways that intoxication has been used as a social lubricant a means of escape and a tool of domination. Kahn also looks at the ways that intoxication has been used to create art to connect with others and to explore the bounds of the possible. In Sheer Gall Kahn provides us with a unique and exhilarating exploration of the ways that intoxication can transport us to new and unimaginable places.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 308 pages . Dutton hardcover
200226280New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765302187 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Trophy Widow is a compelling moving and ultimately triumphant story of a woman who learns to stand up for herself and find the courage to start over.Jenna is a trophy widow the wife of a professional golfer who was killed in a car accident. Jenna is struggling to keep up the appearance of a normal life while she mourns the loss of her husband and tries to raise their two young children. When Jenna's brother-in-law suggests she take a vacation to Italy to get away from it all she jumps at the chance.Jenna is shocked when she arrives in Italy and discovers that her brother-in-law has arranged for her to stay in his villa. Jenna is reluctant to leave the privacy of her brother-in-law's home but she gradually comes to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the villa.While Jenna is in Italy she meets Antonio a charming Italian man who is also a wid; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 397 pages . Forge hardcover
197932678New York: Rowson Wade Publishers Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0892560878 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxing and spine slant in alike dust-jacket with damp staining to front and front flap; In Poseidon's Shadow A.P. Kabryn tells the story of a young girl Althea who must navigate the dangerous waters of her home the Aegean to find her way in the world. With the help of a magical dolphin Althea sets out on a journey to find her true identity and purpose. Along the way she faces challenges both big and small and must learn to trust her instincts if she wants to survive.Poseidon's Shadow is an exciting story about a young girl who must navigate her way through the dangerous waters of her home to find her way in the world. Althea faces challenges both big and small and must learn to trust her instincts if she wants to survive. This book is a great read for anyone interested in adventure magic and mystery.; 8vo; FSA . Rowson, Wade Publishers, Inc. hardcover
199932933New York: Bloombury USA. Near Fine. 1999. Uncorrected Proof. Softcover. 1582340595 . An attractive Advance Uncorrected Bound Galley in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear without dust-jacket as issued ; is the story of a young man Will who must rescue his brother after he is kidnapped by a group of pirates while on a fishing trip.Deepwater is the thrilling story of a young man Will who must rescue his brother after he is kidnapped by a group of pirates while on a fishing trip. With only his wits and a makeshift boat Will must outsmart the pirates and save his brother before its too late.; 8vo; 259 pages; FSA . Bloombury USA paperback
200414441London: Bloomsbury Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0747571066 . A very handsome stated first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by author Liz Jensen on the title page; The Ninth Life of Louis Drax follows 9-year-old Louis going on a picnic with his parents falling off a cliff. The details are shrouded in mystery. And after some confusion Louis himself miraculously alive but deep in a coma arrives at Dr. Pascal Dannachets celebrated coma clinic; 8vo; Signed by Author . Bloomsbury Publishing hardcover
199331988New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 068812674X . A nice first edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket; When J. P. Beaumont's ex-wife files for divorce she expects J. P. to appear at the hearing to contest the proceedings. But J. P. doesn't show up--and his lawyer doesn't have a clue where he is. J. P.'s disappearance throws the entire hearing into chaos and the police are called in to investigate. In the end J. P. is found safe and sound but his absence has raised some serious questions.; 8vo ; 12 269 3 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
200825584New York: Vanguard Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1593154941 . A brilliant first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped upper corners in alike dust jacket with corresponding edgewear. Boldly SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Alan Jacobson directly on the title page; In The 7th Victim Alan Jacobson spins a gripping tale of suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. When the body of a young woman is discovered in a remote part of the woods police are quickly on the scene. They soon realize that the victim has been brutally murdered and that the case is far from closed. As the investigation unfolds it becomes clear that the victim was not the only person to have been targeted. Someone is out to get the police and they aren't stopping until they've taken out everyone involved. With frightening accuracy Jacobson paints a terrifying picture of a world where the line between justice and revenge is blurred.; 8vo; 420 pages; Signed by Author . Vanguard Press hardcover
200626012London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007212097 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; The Mentor is a story about a man named Jackson who is trying to find his place in the world. He finds himself in a difficult situation where he is being forced to move from one place to another. Jackson is then given the opportunity to be a mentor to a young man named Theo. Theo is a bright young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jackson is able to help Theo find his place in the world and help him find his identity.; 8vo; 391 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199525127Tucson AZ: Dennis McMillan Publications. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. Limited/Numbered Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A smart Signed Limited edition in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket. This one being #142 of 300 copies signed and hand numbered copies bound in burgundy cloth. Lacking slipcase. Double SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page and limitation page; The sixth novel in Jackson's Mulheisen series. Sergeant Mulheisen goes on the trail of Salt Lake City mobster Joe Service; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; vi 235 236 pages; Signed by Author . Dennis McMillan Publications hardcover
199425574New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871135620 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Jackson's Deadman is a horror story that follows the journey of a group of survivors as they attempt to escape the city after a zombie outbreak. The book is full of horror and action and will leave readers on the edge of their seats.; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 263 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
199025576Woodstock VT: A Foul Play Press Book / The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0881501794 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with round blue sticker to rear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Jackson's third Detective Mulheisen mystery. Grootka retired has become a legend in Detroit's Police Department. For Mulheisen he was a mentor but one to be regarded with as much caution as admiration. from the dust jacket ; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; viii 337 338 6 pages; Signed by Author . A Foul Play Press Book / The Countryman Press hardcover
199325577New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871134950 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Fourth Sgt. Mulheisne Mystery; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 237 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
200025578New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871138107 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; This book tells the story of Detroit in the 1950s and 1960s through the eyes of a working-class woman. La Donna Detroit is a gritty authentic portrayal of life in a city on the decline.; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
199825579New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871137089 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; It's springtime in Detroit and Detective Sergeant "Fang" Mulheisen has settled in for a period of repose - he thinks. But when a young kid arrives with an E-mail cartoon message addressed to Mulheisen depicting a murder and an alluring young historian suddenly wants to know all about Grootka Mulheisen begins a scavenger hunt to uncover the notebooks Grootka left behind. ; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 234 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
197825581New York: Random House. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394426134 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Jackson's second Detective Mulheisen mystery. A police officer kills a mob enforcer. Now Mulheisen finds himself in the middle of a gun running case; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; x 2-228 2 pages; Signed by Author . Random House hardcover
197725575New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394410300 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with remainder mark to top edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Jackson's first Detective Mulheisen mystery. Detective Mulheisen investigates the murder of the wife of Detroit lawyer Arthur Clippert; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; Remainder; 8vo; iv 2-215 216 4 pages; Signed by Author . Random House hardcover
199325565New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060167688 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Very Good dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; The day after her lavish wedding anniversary bash Rosie Meyers gets a big surprise: her nouveau riche husband Richie is leaving her for a sultry sophisticated size-six MBA. So when he's found murdered in their exquisitely appointed kitchen no one is surprised to find Rosie's prints all over the weapon. The suburban English teacher is the prime suspect -- the police's only suspect. And she knows she'll spend the rest of her life in the prison library unless she can unmask the real killer. Going into Manhattan on the lam Rosie learns more about Richie than she ever wanted to know. And more about herself than she ever dreamed possible; 8vo; 343 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200425566New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743242157 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated by the author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; This is a story of a woman's life and her journey from the Deep South to the North. The author tells the story of her life her family and her experiences all the while describing the landscapes she passes through. The story is written in a lyrical and beautiful style and is a reminder that no matter where we are we all have a place in the world that is ours.; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
201025567New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416573011 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When Ellen and Jay move to the country and start their own family they have high hopes for their lives as husbands and fathers. But Jay's volatile temper and Ellen's chronic insomnia quickly take their toll. As Ellen struggles to cope she finds herself drawn into the life of her neighbors the Johnsons. Ellen starts to see the family's struggles and success in a new light - as her own. She begins to see that her own husband is not the perfect man she thought he was and she starts to build a new life for herself.; 8vo; 342 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199625568New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060176075 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped upper front corner in Fine dust jacket; Lily White is the story of a white girl growing up in the Projects in Brooklyn during the 1970s. Through her eyes we experience the struggles of poverty racism and sexism. But Lily is also a young girl trying to find her place in the world and to find her own identity.; 8vo; 459 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200125569New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060195703 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped upper front corner and ink stain to lower margin of page 178 in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When five-year-old Lizzy's mother dies she is sent to live with her father in a small town in upstate New York. Lizzy is excited to see her father but she is also scared and lonely. Lizzy's father is busy working and doesn't seem to care about her. Lizzy spends her time exploring the town and making new friends. When her father finally comes home for a visit he tells her that he is moving away. Lizzy is sad to see her father go but she is also excited to start living her own life.; 8vo; 358 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199125570New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060165731 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When twelve-year-old Addie moves to the small town of Hartwell she has no idea what she's in for. She's not used to being the new girl and the only person she can really talk to is her cat Merlin. That is until she meets Harry the most popular boy in school. Harry is mysterious and seems to know everything. Addie soon discovers that Harry is a wizard and he's been hiding his magic from the townspeople so they won't prejudge him. Together Harry and Addie explore the magical world of Hartwell learning about the creatures that live there and the sacrifices they make to protect their world.Addie is a bright and inquisitive girl who is eager to learn about the world around her. She quickly befriends Harry and together they explore the magical world of Hartwell. Addie is a great role model for young readers as she is understanding and supportive of Harry's magic; 8vo; 412 pages; Signed by Author . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
200725571New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743242165 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; Katie Schottland used to work for the CIA but just as her star appeared to be on the rise she got canned. Fifteen years later a former colleague contacts her and offers her a deal: help her on an "issue of national importance" and she will reveal the truth about her firing; 8vo; viii 340 4 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199825572New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060176083 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; Red White and Blue tells the story of two ordinary Americans who find it within themselves to become extraordinary heroes. Author's eighth novel ; 8vo; viii 1-407 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200915932New York: Random House. As New in As New dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1400063841 . A most handsome first printing of the first edition in unread As New condition in equally unblemished dust-jacket. Signed by author John Irving on the title page; Irving's story of a twelve-year-old old and his father starting out in 1954 in the cookhouse of a logging and sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire when the boy mistakes the local constables girlfriend for a bear. With his 12th novel award winning Irving continued to position himself among America's most unique writers of the late 20th and early 21st century ; 8vo ; xii 554 10 pages; Signed at Union Square B&N on 10/29/2009 ; Signed by Author . Random House hardcover
