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199926339New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312202784 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and ding to upper board in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When his parents die sixteen-year-old Jack is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in Maine. Jack is dismayed to find that he is the only black person in a town of white people but he quickly learns that the town is a safe place to be himself.The town is a close-knit community and Jack is welcomed with open arms. He quickly makes friends with the local kids and he is even more surprised when he starts dating one of them. Life is good until Jack learns that his grandparents are dying and he has to return to Maine to take care of them.Jack is sad to leave his friends and the safe haven he has found in Maine but he is determined to make the most of his time with his grandparents. He is sure that he will find a new home and new friends in Maine but he is wrong.When Jack returns to the town he is the only black person left.; 8vo; 356 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199229805London: Jonathan Cape. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 022403572x . A handsome first printing of the first edition unobtrusive tear near spine end else unread Fine condition in Fine dust-wrapper.; Ian McEwan's tale about the encounter with two dogs by a young English couple who are honeymooning in a French mountain village in 1946. Fired by their ideals and passion for one another they plan an idyllic holiday only to encounter an experience of darkness so terrifying it alters their lives forever; 8vo ; iv 174 2 pages . Jonathan Cape hardcover
199625541New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385480423 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stephen Hunter directly on the title page; Bob Lee Swagger a crack Marine sniper is confronted with troubling questions about his past from rookie journalist Russ Pewtie ; A Bob Lee Swagger Novel; 8vo; 11-463 464 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
200032421New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. As New in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399145842 . First edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Les Standiford directly on the title page; In the summer of 1964 a group of young idealistic artists and writers gather at a remote mountain top in North Carolina. They call themselves the Black Mountain College Art Colony and they have come to create a new way of living and thinking. For the first time in history these artists are free to experiment with their art and express themselves without censorship. But during the summer something goes terribly wrong. The members of the college begin to clash with one another and soon the once idyllic community is in turmoil. As the summer comes to a close the artists begin to leave one by one. Just as things seem to be reaching their worst one of the college's founders Robert Smith dies. The remaining members attempt to carry on without him but it is clear that the spirit of the Black Mountain College is gone.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200032422New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399145842 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition with minor bump to tail. In alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Les Standiford directly on the title page; Standiford's novel tells the story of the intersecting lives of the Buie family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the 1960s. The Buie family is a close-knit group of ambitious and creative people who are struggling to find their place in a changing world. Their struggles and triumphs are emblematic of the larger social and cultural changes taking place in the postwar era.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199926098New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399145087 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When Manchester police detective Superintendent Helen Grace receives a package from the United States Embassy in London she knows it is not going to be good. The envelope is sealed with black tape and when she peels it off she sees that the tape has been cut. The only thing left on the tape is a black notice that reads "Kill Helen Grace."Since the notice is signed "Black Notice" Superintendent Grace knows it is not a prank. She has been targeted by a powerful and dangerous man and she needs the help of her friends in the police force to find out who is behind the attack.As Superintendent Grace starts to investigate she realizes that the man who sent her the black notice is not the only one with a vendetta against her. There are others in the police force who have something against her and they are not going to stop at anything to get her out of the way.With the help of her friends Superintendent Grace starts to put; 8vo; 415 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200126507New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385335784 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; Black Water Transit is a novel by Carsten Stroud. It tells the story of an American couple who travel to Berlin to visit their son only to be drawn into the city's dark underbelly. As they get closer to their son they come into contact with a group of criminals and dissidents each of whom is looking for a way to escape the city's clutches. Black Water Transit is a gripping tale of sacrifice and heroism and it will leave readers eager for the next installment in the series.; 8vo; 354 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
200425255New York: G. P Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399152598 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by Clive and Dirk Cussler and Lisa Castelli directly on the title page; At the end of World War II two Japanese submarines are dispatched to the West Coast carrying a deadly virus but they mysteriously vanish. Now Dirk Pitt and his two children set out to discover where they went and who was behind the disappearance; A Dirk Pitt Novel; 8vo; x 3-530 4 pages; Signed by All Authors . G. P Putnam's Sons hardcover
200033385New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 039914594x . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; When the power goes out in the small town of Swannanoa North Carolina everyone is left in the dark. The only light comes from the moon and the stars and soon the townspeople start to go crazy. They start to kill each other and there's nobody to stop them.The only thing that can stop the madness is if the power comes back on. But even if it does the townspeople will never be the same. They will all be changed by the experience and they will never be the same again.; 8vo; 435 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200526029London: Century. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1844133842 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; When the lights go out the world is plunged into darkness. For seventeen-year-old Max this is a terrifying reality. For his brother Jack it's a living nightmare. Against the odds Jack has recovered from a debilitating injury that should have killed him. But when a brutal power outage strands them in the dark Jack's fears come to life. He is tormented by terrifying visions of the dark streets of their hometown where he and Max were brutally attacked. With no one to help them the brothers must use all their ingenuity and courage to survive. Blackout is a heart-pounding suspenseful story of brotherhood and adventure set against the backdrop of a society on the brink of collapse.; 8vo; 346 pages . Century hardcover
199426209New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308562X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; This lyrical novel tells the story of Tess a young woman who has been hurt too many times to count. She retreats into her own world and is slowly pulled out into the lives of the people around her. As she opens up to them she discovers that pouring her heart out to them might be the only way to heal them.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 311 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199825412New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670878898 . An elegant first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a small nick to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Dating can be tough but it can be even tougher when you're blind.Catherine "Cat" Jackson has never been on a date in her life but she's ready to change that. She's been told by her best friend that blind dates can be some of the best and most fun experiences so she sets out to find someone to go on a date with her.She meets John a charming and attentive man at a coffee shop. After getting to know each other Cat and John decide to go on a date. But things get a little bit complicated when Cat finds out that John is blind.Despite the challenges Cat and John continue to date and have some great fun. They learn a lot about each other and Cat comes to respect John for his strength and courage.Ultimately Cat and John fall in love and marry. They are happy to have found each other and they know that they would not have; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199820248New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. As New in As New dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143718 . An attractive first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nevada Barr directly on the title page; Carlsbad Caverns park ranger Anna Pigeon is in a very tight squeeze.literally. Pitting herself against private demons and unmerciful Mother Nature Pigeon sets out to traverse New Mexico's underground caverns in search of a fellow ranger. 1999 Anthony Award nominee; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200925088London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0007244576 . An attractive first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Stuart MacBride directly on the title page; Detective Sergeant Logan McRae investigates a serial killer who is stalking Aberdeen's Polish community ; A Detective Sergeant Logan Mcrae Novel; 8vo; viii 2-517 518 2 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
201026014London: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1847375472 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper; A young woman Anne is blinded in a freak accident and must learn to live a new life. She is supported by her loving husband a supportive sister and a close-knit group of friends. In the face of Anne's blindness they help her to find her new purpose in life. Anne uses her wit intelligence and courage to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life despite her handicap.; An Anna Travis Mystery; 8vo; 501 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
201025785New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385531060 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Justin Peacock directly on the title page; This is the story of one man's journey through the dark recesses of the human mind where the shadows of our fears and desires loom large. It is a story of madness of redemption and of the power of hope.; 8vo; 465 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
2006biblio143<p>UNREAD/ SIGNED/ SLIPCASED/ LETTERED "K". Excellent condition. One of 26 deluxe leather-bound hardcovers signed by Barry Hoffman on the limitation page; housed in an excellent slipcase. The cover art by Harry O. Morris is present in this edition on a full color frontispiece just before the limitation page; no dust jacket was issued with the lettered version. Will be very carefully packed in a box and mailed with delivery confirmation. We ship by the next business day.</p> Delirium Books hardcover
200925611New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061143480 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with binding pulling away from cover in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author William Lashner directly on the title page; Blood and Bone tells the story of Vampire Academy a prestigious academy for young vampires. The students must fight against the demons that haunt their world while also trying to maintain their secret identities.; 8vo; 389 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
198831203New York: Harcourt Brace. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Previous owner's stamp on the top outer page edges; At a time when the world seems to be falling apart NYPD detective Lia Vazquez is trying to build a life with her boyfriend and 2-year-old daughter. When Lia's partner is killed on the job she's thrust into a case that leads her to the heart of the city's crime scene. Lia must navigate the dangerous streets and corrupt government to bring the killers to justice.; 8vo; FSA . Harcourt Brace hardcover
199626236New York: Scribner. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684800470 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine in Near Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When the wealthy and powerful Abbott family is targeted for a gruesome murder the FBI launches an intense investigation. The trail quickly leads to the family's ancestral home in Ireland where the Abbott's powerful ancestors once ruled with an iron fist.As the FBI investigates the family's dark history they soon realize that the Abbott's bloodline is tainted with a dark magic that can only be released by the heir to the family's throne. With the clock ticking and the heir in danger the FBI races to find the heir before the dark magic destroys them all.Blood Lines is an exciting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Scribner hardcover
200525557New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743234707 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; In Blood Memory Iles tells the story of a family torn apart by the Holocaust. Gerta the matriarch is forced to take her six children into hiding after the Nazis round up her family and friends. For three years the family survives in a secret bunker living off the land and stealing what they need to survive. But when Gerta's youngest daughter is discovered the family must flee for their lives. They make their way to freedom only to find that the horrors of the past have followed them. Gerta and her children must deal with the aftermath of the Holocaust including the death of their parents and the destruction of their home. Blood Memory is a powerful and heartbreaking story of family resilience and the power of love.; 8vo; 496 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199225723New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385423764 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and bumped lower right corner in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and inscribed to previous owner by author Annette Meyers directly on the title page; The story follows a group of detectives as they try to solve a series of murders that are related by location and time. They are joined by a rookie detective who is trying to make a name for herself.; A Smith and Wetzon Mystery; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
200225975New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399149295 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing some bumping to the bottom of the spine. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods on the title page; In Stuart Woods' Blood Orchid private investigator Dave Robicheaux is hired by a wealthy couple to find their missing daughter. The daughter has been missing for a month and the parents are starting to worry. Dave starts by interviewing everyone who had any contact with the daughter in the month she was gone. He soon realizes that the daughter was involved in something illegal and is in danger. Dave starts to track down the people who he believes are responsible for the daughter's safety and puts his life at risk in the process.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199626417New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939768 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Blood Relations Barbara Parker tells the story of three generations of women who have been bound together by bloodand by the secrets that have kept them all tethered to each other.In the 1930s Eva and her mother live on a small isolated dairy farm in upstate New York. Eva is the only girl in a family of six and she's growing up fastlearning to milk the cows tend the gardens and care for her siblings.In the 1970s Eva's granddaughter Liza is a high school student in a large city. She's restless and searching and she's determined to find her place in the world. When Liza discovers Eva's diarya secret document that tells the story of Eva's lifeshe begins to understand the connections that have bound her grandmother to her mother and to herself.In the present day Liza's daughter Sophie is a young woman in her early twenties; 8vo; 374 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