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199551262New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399140824 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly stained boards little smudging page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. Signed by the Dick Francis on a tipped-in page; Sid Halley the jockey turned investigator from Francis' previous thrillers Odds Against and Whip Hand is back in this suspenseful tale. Tragedy strikes on the morning of Halley's court appearance to testify against a friend leading him to believe that there is more to the story than he previously understood ; 8vo ; 308 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199551266London: Michael Joseph. Fair in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718137531 . First edition/first printing in Fair condition pages stained in a Near Fine dust-wrapper. Signed and inscribed by Dick Francis on the half-title page; Sid Halley the jockey turned investigator from Francis' previous thrillers Odds Against and Whip Hand is back in this suspenseful tale. Tragedy strikes on the morning of Halley's court appearance to testify against a friend leading him to believe that there is more to the story than he previously understood ; 8vo ; 278 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
1991160401New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition/first printing in fine condition with a dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket has no signs of shelf wear. The pages show no signs of wear and are tightly bound. The book is signed by author. ; The story follows the life of Francis a high school student who is diagnosed with cancer. Despite the odds Francis comes back to school and leads his team to the state championships.; 8vo; 320 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1991160402London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition/first printing in fine condition with a dust-jacket of equal condition. The dust-jacket has no signs of shelf wear and has a "signed" sticker on the spine. The pages show no signs of wear and are tightly bound. Volume is signed by the author directly on the title page ; In Francis' novel Dick a depressed writer takes a job working at a small failing newspaper. Dick's hope is to save the paper and inspire its employees to comeback and be successful. Dick's colleagues especially the young talented intern challenge him to be his best and help the paper turn a corner. As Dick begins to see the paper's potential he begins to heal from his past and find his comeback.; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
199525802New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671782614 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Nancy Pickard's compelling and devastating novel tells the story of a family in crisis-a father embroiled in a shocking and mysterious affair a mother struggling to maintain her composure and their teenage daughter who is trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
199226066New York: Hyperion. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1562829327 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges and 2" x 1" piece missing from upper pastedown in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; This book is about a high school student who is trying to deal with the pressure of school family and friends.; 8vo; 277 pages . Hyperion hardcover
199216306New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1562829327 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Signed inscribed "After the storm" no personalization and dated 9/9/92 by author Edna Buchanan directly on the title page; The life of a woman doctor during World War II is described in this book. Dr. Edna Buchanan is a doctor who is working in a military hospital in England. She is a women in a man's world and is constantly under pressure from her superiors to do more and produce faster results. She also has to deal with the stress of the war and the morale of the patients.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover
199916073New York: One World/Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345426045 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed with "Thanks" no personalization by author Sterling Anthony directly on the front free endpaper. Signed books by Anthony Sterling are rather scarce; In Cookie Cutter Anthony Sterling tells the story of three generations of women in one family. Each woman faces her own set of challenges and dilemmas both big and small as she tries to find her place in the world. Cookie Cutter is a powerful and introspective novel that will appeal to fans of fiction classics such as The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird.; 8vo; Signed by Author . One World/Ballantine Books hardcover
199725344New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385316003 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear and a hint of soiling to lower rear. SIGNED by author Susan Dunlap directly on the title page; Amy Dunlap felt like she had hit a dead end in her career. She had been a prosecutor for over ten years and had just been passed over for a promotion. She was frustrated and felt like she was stuck in a rut. Her best friend suggested she take a year off and try something new. She decided to move to San Francisco and become a detective with the SFPD. She was excited to start her new career and learn about the city she had always dreamed of living in. She was quickly introduced to the city's crime scene and was assigned to work with a detective named Mike. They started working together and found that they had a lot in common. They started to develop a close relationship and started to rely on each other for support. As they started to solve more cases they found themselves becoming more involved in the city's criminal underworld. They were soon targeted by the criminal mastermind behind the city's crime. They had to use all of their skills to survive and solve; A Jill Smith Mystery; 8vo; 296 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
1955160354New York: The Viking Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1955. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first american edition in near fine condition with a near fine dust-jacket. There is slight rubbing to the boards. There are no marks or blemishes to the pages ; Dust-jacket design by Robert Hallock. ; 8vo; 347 pages . The Viking Press hardcover
1955160353London: Michael Joseph. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1955. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the fist edition in very good condition in an equal dust-jacket. There is a small amount of tanning to the endpages. No foxing or other blemishes to thepages. There is a slight tear to the front of the dust-jacket; Dust-jacket design by Richard Barton. ; 8vo; 319 pages . Michael Joseph hardcover
199225520New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525934650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author William Heffernan on the title page; In Corsican Honor William Heffernan tells the story of the fierce and proud people of Corsica their history culture and way of life. Heffernan brings to life the feuding clans the bloody vendettas and the tragicomic tales of heroism and cowardice. Through it all he reveals the Corsicans' unyielding sense of honor and their fierce loyalty to one another.; 8vo; 455 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
199730930New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143122 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Counterparts is a novel about a love story between a man and a woman who are both versions of themselves. The novel explores themes of self-discovery and identity and it is written in a style that is poetic and evocative.; 8vo; 343 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
198830586New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446513792 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with slightly cocked spine in alike dust-jacket; The novel tells the story of a group of astronauts who are sent to explore a newly discovered planet. The astronauts find that the planet is inhabited by a species of intelligent space-traveling dolphins. The dolphins teach the astronauts about the planet and its inhabitants and the astronauts eventually decide to stay on the planet and help the dolphins protect it from harm.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
198832090New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446513792 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust-jacket with mild edgewear and light rubbing to gold letters on front; The story of the Jernigan family is one of tragedy love and resilience. Emmett Jernigan is a young man with a bright future until he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. With only a few months to live Emmett finds himself grappling with the meaning of life and the purpose of existence. His family rallies around him and together they explore Emmett's faith love and hope. As Emmett's illness prognosis worsens the Jernigan family must find a way to come to terms with their own mortality while also honoring Emmett's wishes for a peaceful and joyful death. This beautiful and powerful book is a testament to the power of family love and friendship.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
199333347New York: Bantam. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553095439 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in about Fine dust-jacket with minute edge wear; In Created By Matheson weaves a horrifying tale of a madman's attempt to remake the world in his own image. Starting with the abduction of a young woman the story spirals out of control as the madman's desire to remake the world leads him to commit ever more horrific crimes. As the police and the FBI race to find the madman and prevent him from achieving his goal the characters in the story must face the terrifying implications of the man's plan. Created By is a chilling tale of terror that will leave readers breathless.; 8vo; FSA . Bantam hardcover
199825587New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0449910008 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Julie Smith on a special tipped in leaf; The third novel in the acclaimed Skip Langdon series Crescent City Kill follows skip Langdon as he investigates a series of murders in the small town of Crescent City. As Skip digs into the dark secrets of the town he uncovers a web of corruption that reaches all the way to the local police department. With the clock ticking on the case Skip must put his skills as a skip and his instincts as a detective to work to solve the murders before they claim another victim.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 326 pages; Signed by Author . Fawcett Columbine hardcover
199432494New York: Warner. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this novel Evan Hunter tells the story of Harry a man who has been incarcerated for 25 years and is now a reformed prisoner. In the novel Harry tells the story of his life and his crimes which include robbery and murder. Harry's story is told in a conversational style which makes the novel interesting and easy to read.; 8vo; FSA . Warner hardcover
199726418New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939776 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust jacket; This text provides a comprehensive overview of criminal justice from its history to the development of correctional practices. It covers topics such as crime and punishment policing law enforcement and the court system. The text is aimed at students and professionals who need to understand the dynamics of criminal justice in order to provide effective services to those affected by it.; 8vo; 304 pages . Dutton hardcover
199732163New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939776 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Barbara Parker directly on the title page; Criminal Justice is the book that dives into the history philosophy and practice of criminal law. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system from the perspective of both the offender and the victim. It offers readers a unique and in-depth look at the offender and the victim as well as the legal system and the various players involved in the criminal justice process.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
199326385New York: Dutton. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525937404 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled edges in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear and a hint of damp staining to upper rear; Edgar Award nominee. Author's debut novel; 8vo; 534 pages . Dutton hardcover
199825677New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143629 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and minor rubbing to lettering. SIGNED by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; Critical Mass is a novel that tells the story of four friends who are all struggling with their own personal demons. When they all decide to go on a road trip together they realize that they not only have to deal with their own issues but they also have to manage the relationships of the other three people in the car.; 8vo; 436 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199326102New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684195305 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; The state executes Ronnie Joe Waddell a convicted killer but it can't kill his legacy. Some papers he stole are still missing papers the governor would do just about anything to retrieve. Then Waddell's fingerprints turn up at the scene of a new murder after his death. Basis for the movie directed by Robert Rodat; 8vo; x 356 2 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199031732New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688052657 . A nice first edition/first printing in Near Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket with light shelf wear; is a suspenseful military thriller that follows the day-to-day lives of two brothers in the U.S. Army as they train to be officers.The book revolves around the relationship between the two brothers as they navigate the ups and downs of military life. The story is fast-paced and full of unexpected twists and turns.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199630294New York: Random House. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679451463 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In the summer of 1978 Laney Hayes moves to the sleepy town of Hope with her mother and two stepfathers. Laney is excited to start high school but she's also scared: her father who is a successful criminal lawyer abandoned the family years ago. Laney is sure that the town's small-town atmosphere will be too much for him to handle but she's wrong. Her father is already in town and he's not happy to see his daughter. Laney is also surprised to find out that her stepfathers - who she thought were her mother's husbands - are also criminals. Laney is starting to realize that her new home might not be as safe as she thought.One night Laney's stepfathers kidnap her and take her to a cabin in the forest. They tell her that they're going to make her a criminal like them and that she needs to learn to be tough. Laney is scared; 8vo; FSA . Random House hardcover
