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199230062New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805010858 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Patterned along the lines of a legal case "I" Is For Innocent is seamlessly divided into thirds: one-third of the novel is devoted to the prosecution one-third to the defense and a final third to cross-examination and rebuttal resulting in a trial novel without a trial and a crime novel that resists solution right to the end; 8vo; 286 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199230063New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805010858 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped lower rear corner in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear particularly to lower rear corner and small puncture hole--diameter approximately 1/6"--extending from lower spine to lower rear panel; Patterned along the lines of a legal case "I" Is For Innocent is seamlessly divided into thirds: one-third of the novel is devoted to the prosecution one-third to the defense and a final third to cross-examination and rebuttal resulting in a trial novel without a trial and a crime novel that resists solution right to the end; 8vo; 286 pages; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199334383New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805019359 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; "J" is for Jaffe: Wendell Jaffe dead these past five years. Or so it seemed until his former insurance agent spotted him in the bar of a dusty little resort halfway between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz. Kinsey Millhone's tenth excursion into the dark places of the heart where duplicity is the governing rule and murder the too-frequent result; 8vo; xii 288 4 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199530058New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805019375 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Kinsey Millhone in bad company as bad girl poking her nose into everyone's dirty laundry that will take her halfway across the country and leave her with a major headache and an empty bank balance; 8vo; 290 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199530059New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805019375 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minute closed tear to lower spine; Kinsey Millhone in bad company as bad girl poking her nose into everyone's dirty laundry that will take her halfway across the country and leave her with a major headache and an empty bank balance; 8vo; 290 pages; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
198540116New York: Bonanza Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. Hardcover. 0517458438 . Near Fine condition with little wear around the spine ends in a price-clipped Very Good dust-jacket; This book is a comprehensive look at the lives and accomplishments of 100 of the world's greatest rulers. From ancient kings and queens to current leaders this book offers a look at their histories motivations and accomplishments.; 8vo; 671 pages; FSA . Bonanza Books hardcover
200126424Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316666009 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor rubbing to lettering; When the police chief's son is kidnapped he must enlist the help of the young detective who solved his father's last case to find him before it's too late.; 8vo; 424 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199926268New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449000605 . A sharp first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In 82 Desire Skip Langdon is back in the Big Apple working as a private detective when he's hired to find a missing girl. The girl Addie is the niece of Skip's old friend the billionaire Victor Sayer. Victor is one of the richest men in the world and he's never been one to shy away from a challenge.As Skip starts to investigate Addie's disappearance he quickly realizes that there's more to it than meets the eye. The more he digs the more he realizes that Victor may be responsible for more than just Addie's disappearance. With the help of his old friend the detective Rafe Castillo Skip begins to put together a mosaic of clues that leads him to Victor's inner circle of powerful and corrupt men.In the end Skip has to choose between his loyalty to his friends and his duty to justice. And in the end it's his loyalty to his friends that saves him; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 309 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover
198530906New York: Beaufort Books Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 082530296x . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. Beautifully illustrated; Recipes for pot-pourri and perfumes herbal baths cosmetics; Color Illustrations; Square Small 8vo; 121 pages; FSA . Beaufort Books Publishers hardcover
195534510New York: Dell. Fair. 1955. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. Trade paperback in Fair condition with pages starting to separate from wraps ; When the prince comes to town all the eligible young maidens are eager to win his favor. But Cinderella has had enough of being invisible. She's determined to find a way to get noticed. So she comes up with a plan: she'll go to the ball dressed like a bullet.; 8vo; 191 pages; FSA . Dell paperback
199425410New York: Pantheon. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679426663 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear and round red sticker to rear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; In A Clear Conscience Frances Fyfield tells her story of how she overcame an eating disorder and became a successful advocate for body image awareness. She provides readers with practical advice and insights on how to build a healthy relationship with food and offers hope for those who are struggling with an eating disorder.; A Helen Wist Mystery; 8vo; 223 pages; Signed by Author . Pantheon hardcover
200825115London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007252676 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Hill's novel tells the story of Robert a man who is afflicted with a terminal disease. He is determined to find a cure and travels the world in search of the best doctors and treatments. Along the way he meets many interesting people and his journey leads him to some surprising discoveries.; A Daziel & Pascoe Novel; 8vo; 535 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200825784New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 038552580X . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Justin Peacock directly on the title page; A Cure for Night is a young adult novel about a young man who is trying to find a cure for a disease that is ravaging the world.; 8vo; 341 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
201025808New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312583966 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with light page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Following on the heels of Stefanie Pintoff's acclaimed and award-winning debut A Curtain Falls is a moody and evocative tale that follows Ziele and his partners as they scour the dark streets of early twentieth-century New York City in search of a true fiend. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; vii viii 4-390 2 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover
200226168New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312242670 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; When the body of a wealthy Venetian is found in the canal the city's elite are quick to point fingers. Is the victim the victim of a random crime or is there more to the story As the detectives investigate they uncover a web of intrigue and betrayal that leads them deep into the heart of the city's elite.; A Fools' Guild Mystery; 8vo; 288 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
201322506London: Penguin. As New in As New dust jacket. 2013. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067092279X . A most handsome first Impression of the first "Waterstones edition" in As New condition in alike dustwrapper with the required "Exclusive to Waterstones" and "signed by author" stickers. SIGNED by author John Le Carré on the title page. The Waterstones edition includes a five page introduction by the author; Le Carré's account of Wildlife a counter-terror operation being mounted in Gilbraltar Britain's most precious colony. Its purpose is to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms-buyer ; 8vo; iv v-viii ix-xiv 309 9 pages; Signed by Author . Penguin hardcover
200425128New York: Berkley Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0425193993 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; Albert tells the story of a death that is both sad and funny. Dilly a spunky old lady is in for a big surprise when she dies. She is taken to the afterlife only to find that she is in a place that is both neat and tidy and quite boring. Dilly is not used to this and she starts to get upset. Eventually she finds a way to escape and comes back to life but she is never the same again.; A China Bayles Mystery; 8vo; 323 pages; Signed by Author . Berkley Books hardcover
199326173New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296510X . A gorgeous first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket; When a ruthless killer escapes custody the police are sure they have the man in custody. But the killer has a few dying words for the detective on his trail: "You'll never catch me." The detective is determined to catch the killer and the chase leads them from the heart of the city to the edge of the wilderness.With its unpredictable twists and turns A Few Dying Words is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 344 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
200125241New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553109561 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; When 16-year-old Katie is sent away to a finishing school in Scotland she has no idea that she's about to embark on a life-altering journey. Katie is immediately drawn to the finer things in life- the food the clothes the beauty. She's never experienced anything like it and she's determined to find a way to bring this lifestyle back home with her. Katie's journey takes her from Scotland to England France and finally Italy where she discovers the art of living lavishly and becoming fashionable even in the poorest of districts. Along the way she meets interesting people some of whom she admires and some of whom she despises but she always tries to find the silver lining in every situation. Ultimately Katie realizes that there is a finer end to be found even if she has to go through some difficult times to find it.; A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel; 8vo; 325 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200325861New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 055380135x . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Greg Rucka directly on the title page; In A Fistful of Rain Greg Rucka tells the story of a time when magic was a powerful force in the world and a young woman named Gen is forced to choose between the life she wants and the life her family expects her to lead. Gen is a street magician but her family - and the all-powerful magical council - believe that her talents are best used in service to the kingdom. When a political rival plots to discredit Gen and her family she must choose between standing up for what she believes in and protecting the people she loves. A Fistful of Rain is a thrilling adventure story set in a world of magic and mystery and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200925036London: a&b. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0749007257 . A most attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Anna Dean directly on the title page; A Gentleman of Fortune is the story of a young man who has everything a man could want- a prestigious job a beautiful wife and two children. But life is never what it seems and soon the young man finds himself at the mercy of a ruthless adversary. With the help of a mysterious woman he must navigate the treacherous waters of the London underworld to save himself and regain his lost fortune.; 8vo; 335 pages; Signed by Author . a&b hardcover
200425862New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553802763 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to rear flyleaf in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the month and year of publication by author Greg Rucka directly on the title page; When an unthinkable act of terror devastates London nothing will stop Tara Chace from hunting down those responsible. Her job is simple: Stop the terrorists before they strike a second time. To succeed she'll do anything and everything it takes. She'll have to kill again. from the dust jacket ; A Queen and Country Novel; 8vo; xii 1-335 336 4 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200526013London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593051467 . An attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; Simon Kernick's A Good Day to Die tells the story of John Donnelly a Dubliner who flees Ireland in the early 1800s in search of a better life. Donnelly becomes a peddler in America where he meets and falls in love with a Native American woman. The novel follows Donnelly's life as he tries to navigate the brutal world of early America where life is cheap and violence is the norm. Kernick's novel is a beautifully written and harrowing exploration of the human cost of migration.; 8vo; 329 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
198825429Toronto Canada: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553052446 . A loverly first Canadian edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge and ding to upper rear board in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George on the title page; Short listed for the Edgar Award. Elizabeth George has crafted a mesmerizing first novel a mystery of rich texture and driving psychological suspense which is also a superb detective story--guaranteed to place Thomas Lynley in the ranks of mystery's most famous detectives. from the dust jacket ; A Detective Thomas Lynley Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-305 306 2 pages; Assuming First Canadian because Toronto is the first city listed on the title page. Copyright page says that the First American and First Canadian Editions were printed simultaneously. -- Jeremy; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200726305New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061143464 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author William Lashner directly on the title page; When a high school student is found dead the townspeople of Red River County are quick to point the finger of blame at the boy's ex-boyfriend. But as the evidence mounts against him the boy's friends start to doubt his innocence. With the clock ticking and the pressure mounting can they get to the truth before the boy is convicted; 8vo; 322 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover