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200020225New York: Soho. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1569471932 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Qiu Xiaolong directly on the title page; The introduction of Inspector Chen Chao the up-and-coming chief inspector of the Shanghai Police Bureau determined to prove his worth. His first case is the murder of a National Model Worker a poster girl for the socialist ideal but Chen unearths another less seemly side of Guan Hongying. Winnner of the Anthony Award for best first novel in 2001; Inspector Chen Chao; 8vo; Signed by Author . Soho hardcover
200525504New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060004762 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor tear to tail in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's latest novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family that comes together for their father's funeral. Each member of the family has their own secrets and agendas and the funeral only exacerbates the tensions. Hart's trademark wit and humor are on full display in this engaging and humorous novel.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
199925505New York: Avon. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380974150 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear and small chip to upper front corner. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's riveting novel tells the story of a woman forced to reckon with her guilt after her husband's death on the river walk in San Antonio.Alive but haunted by the death of her husband Emma is struggling to piece her life back together. When Emma's niece asks her to take care of her nephew during her sister's long hospital stay Emma takes the opportunity to leave San Antonio.But Emma can't escape her guilt. She's haunted by the memory of how she could have saved her husband and how she failed him. When Emma meets a man on the river walk who reminds her of her husband she starts to piece her life back together.But Emma's guilt won't let her go. She's haunted by the death of her husband and the fear that she will die like him. When Emma's niece is released from the hospital Emma returns to San Antonio to take care of her.But Emma can't escape; A Henrie O Mystery; 8vo; 246 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover
197428077New York And Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. Hardcover. A very good copy that has mild water damage toward the bottom half of the book and foxing to the outer edges of the pages housed in a like dustjacket that has some surface tears and water damage with some discoloration ; ; 8vo; 182 pages . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover
199126175New York Tokyo Sweden and Milan: The Mysterious Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964588 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine lightly foxed top edge and minor soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In this book Paula Gosling provides an in-depth look at the death penalty discussing the history controversies and legal challenges surrounding this punishment. She also provides a wealth of information on the various ways in which the death penalty can be carried out including lethal injection beheading and firing squad. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the death penalty and will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of this complex and controversial topic.; A Luke Abbott Mystery; 8vo; 297 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
19747629-1<p>New York: New Directions Press 1974. <i><b>Signed by the author on the half-title page</b></i>. First edition / First printing. Blue cloth. Very fine in fine dust jacket.</p> New Directions Press, hardcover
199426240New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684196506 . An eye-catching first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor creasing to upper right corner; Death to Go is a young adult novel about a high school student Mackenzie who must grapple with the death of her mother. Mackenzie is forced to confront her grief her anger and her fears as she tries to come to terms with her mother's death. Throughout the novel Mackenzie meets different people who help her to process her grief and to find some form of peace.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
200825506New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060724056 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Annie Darling discovers the secret of the Franklin house but Death Walked In . . . from the dust jacket ; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
199326241New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684195194 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust jacket; In Death Watch Cynthia Harrod-Eagles tells the story of a small town in upstate New York that is terrorized by a serial killer. The townspeople are gripped by fear as they wonder who the killer is and how they can stop him.Death Watch is a dark and suspenseful novel that will keep readers riveted until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 280 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199452864New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. Hardcover. 0399139540 . An edition in Near Fine condition with little shelfwear a small soiling on the front pastedown and a previous owner's library embossing on the front flyleaf in a Very Good dust-jacket that is scuffed and shelfworn ; The novel is about the American Revolution from the British point of view.; 8vo; 766 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199431738New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399139540 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and a scratch to front; When the United States Navy is called to action they always come. For Tom Clancy writing about naval combat was a way to give readers an exciting and suspenseful experience. Debt of Honor is the ninth book in the Jack Ryan series and follows Ryan's adventures during the Cold War. The book starts off with Ryan and his team being sent to Somalia to help fight the warlords. While there Ryan is involved in a number of dangerous situations including a hostage situation and a battle with a Russian submarine. The book ends with Ryan and his team being sent to Afghanistan to help stop a terrorist group from obtaining a nuclear weapon.; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199725434New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553102346 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly on the title page; When attorney George and his wife Elizabeth move from the big city to the small town of Willow Creek they think they've hit the jackpot. George gets a job as the town's lawyer and Elizabeth finds a new job as the town's librarian. But something's not right in Willow Creek. The townspeople are suspicious and secretive and George can't shake the feeling that he's being watched. Then one night Elizabeth is home alone and she's attacked. It's clear that her attacker knew her home well and he left behind a chilling message: "I know where you live." Terrified Elizabeth calls George and tells him to come home right away. George knows that something isn't right but he doesn't know what it is. As he gets closer to home he realizes that the townspeople are just as suspicious of him as they are of Elizabeth. And then he finds out the truth: the townspeople are hiding; 8vo; 616 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
199351257London: Michael Joseph. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718136020 . A first edition/first printing in Good condition smudged boards in a Very Good dust-wrapper. Signed and inscribed by Dick Francis; Decider contains horses and racing familiar Dick Francis ingredients but this time there are also children houses roots and decisions. Danger Naturally. Stratton Park racecourse is worth multi-millions and all the splinter-groups of the Stratton family are playing to win; 8vo ; vi 277 5 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
1993160390London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in fine condition with dust-jacket of like condition. Volume is signed by the author. The spine has bright gilt lettering and the red boards are unblemished. There are no signs of wear to the book or dust-jacket; When Dick Francis decided he wanted to write a novel he didn't know where to start. After all he had been a professional racing driver for more than twenty years and he had never attempted to write a novel before. So he turned to the one person who could help him--his old friend and racing teammate Francis Ford Coppola.Francis Ford Coppola told Dick Francis that he needed to first develop a clear vision for his novel before he could start writing. Dick Francis followed Coppola's advice and developed a vision for his novel a story about a young man who is chosen to compete in the Formula One Grand Prix.The novel was a success and won Dick Francis several awards including a prestigious Pulitzer Prize. Decider is a thrilling story about a young man's quest for fame and glory.; 8vo; 278 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
1993160389New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition/first printing in fine condition housed in a dust-jacket of equal condition. Volume is signed by author. There are no signs of wear to the book or the dust-jacket; This is a book about a teenage girl who is trying to find out who she is and what she wants in life. She is also trying to figure out who her parents are and what their story is.; 8vo; 318 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199332331New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688103138 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and rubbing to front and rear panels; In the future a computer has become so intelligent that it can play chess at a level that surpasses that of any human. The computer is given the name Deep Blue and is pitted against world champion Garry Kasparov.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199125413New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671735462 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; When her father dies fifteen-year-old Tamsin is sent to live with her grandparents in the country. Tamsin is excited to be away from the city but she's not prepared for the darkness that descends on her when she's not sleeping. Tamsin is diagnosed with narcolepsy and her sleep-deprived state leads to wild hallucinations and dangerous behavior. With the help of her doctor and her grandparents Tamsin learns to manage her condition and find peace in her sleep.; 8vo; 227 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books 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
198533769Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. As New. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread As New condition. SIGNED by author Irving Stone; A story of the life of the famous French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro including insights into the group's interrelationships with particularly interesting information about Renoir. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xxxiv 647 1 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
2005biblio135<p>UNREAD. SIGNED. Limited Edition. Delirium Books Exclusives Series Book 5. Excellent condition. Copy # 50 of just 100 hardcovers signed on the limitation page by the author Sandy DeLuca who also drew a small original sketch on a blank page in the back of the book. The cover artwork is by Mike Bohatch. The Very Fine dust jacket has been enclosed in a new protective archival cover. Will be carefully packed in a box and mailed with delivery confirmation. We ship by the next business day.</p> Delirium Books hardcover
201251409Scottsdale AZ: Poisoned Pen Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1590589793 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition and a Fine dust-jacket as well signed by Betty Webb on the title page; The seventh in the Lena Jones Mystery series based on stories journalist Betty Webb covered as a reporter ; Lena Jones Mystery; 8vo ; x 317 1 pages; Signed by Author . Poisoned Pen Press hardcover
199425728New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with minor laminate separation and edgewear. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on title page; In this suspenseful novel a group of people are stranded on a remote island after their plane crashes. As the days stretched into weeks the group became increasingly desperate as they faced dwindling food and water supplies and the constant threat of the elements. They soon discovered that they weren't the only ones on the island - and that there was something lurking in the shadows.; 8vo; 408 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
199433188New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The novel tells the story of Jack a financial planner who is struggling with his own personal demons and his best friend and business partner Dan who is struggling with the aftermath of a personal tragedy. As the two men try to pick up the pieces of their lives they are forced to take desperate measures in order to stay afloat.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
199433189New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517917 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Dust-jacket 's laminate lifting in spots. This book is unread; When the town of Sharon is hit with a devastating tornado the only thing the small town can do is band together and hope for the best. With no communication and no way to get help the community must rely on each other for survival. With no resources and no way to leave the town the people of Sharon must make do with what they have.As the days go on the town begins to fall apart. Food is scarce and the lack of medical attention is putting the residents' health at risk. The community must come together to find ways to trade goods and supplies and to find a way to get the help they need. They must also find a way to keep the peace in a town that is quickly becoming desperate.David Morrell has written a heartwarming story of community hope and survival in the face of adversity. Desperate Measures is a story that will leave readers feeling inspired and grateful for the people in their lives.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
199326340New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312092881 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Detective First Grade is the hilarious and heartwarming story of a young detective trying to solve the mysteries of first grade. With the help of his trusty dog Harper and a group of colorful classmates Jerry must outwit a cunning cat solve a series of clever puzzles and track down a missing toy truck. Along the way he learns important lessons about friendship determination and the power of laughter.; 8vo; 375 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
