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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
2013500266266Penguin 2013 320 pages 15 2x2 4x23 2cm. 2013. Broché. 320 pages.
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
2013500076335POCKET JEUNESSE 2013 312 pages 10 8x2 2x17 6cm. 2013. pocket_book. 312 pages.
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
2006500209007Pocket Star 2006 384 pages 10 6x16 7x2 6cm. 2006. mass_market. 384 pages.
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
2008500083208Harlequin 2008 18 6x2 8x12 2cm. 2008. Broché.
201323879Paris, Nouvelles editions oswald neo, 1982 ; in-8, 179 pp., br.
200725068London: Constable. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First thus; First Printing. Hardcover. 1845295811 . A most attractive first thus edition in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated by author Suzette A. Hill directly on the title page; A Load of Old Bones takes a nostalgic romp through a mythical 1950s Surrey where murky deeds and shady characters abound ; 8vo; 8-207 208 pages; Signed by Author . Constable hardcover
199125814New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399135650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and lightly bumped corners in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Sam Reaves directly on the title page; When the town of East Fork is abandoned nine-year-old Addie knows it's time to leave. She and her siblings make the long arduous journey to their mother's new home in the city. But when they get there Addie finds that her mother has abandon them too. With no one to help them Addie and her siblings must find their own way in a world that's not made for them.Addie and her siblings must find their way in a world that's not made for them. They face obstacles at every turn but together they persevere. And in the end they find the strength to face the long cold fall.; A Cooper MacLeish Thriller; 8vo; 255 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199415130New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. As New in As New dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688121934 . A stunning first edition /first printing in As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Lawrence Block directly on the title page; In the back room of a fancy Manhattan restaurant each year meets the fraternity of the Club of 31 - a group of 31 men who have nothing in common outside this annual dinner. The past 30 years have seen a baffling number of suicides and suspiciously random accidents among the club's members. Private Investigator Matt Scudder -- ex-cop and ex-boozer -- is hired to find out why; A Matthew Scudder Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
199525305New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670866229 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver directly on the title page; A school bus carrying eight deaf school-girls and their teachers brakes suddenly on a flat Kansas highway. Waiting for them are three escaped convicts with nothing to lose. Now with the girls as their hostages they have everything to gain; 8vo; x 2-422 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
1906160007Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1906. Hardcover. An edition in nearly fine condition with minor rubbing to the spine. A previous owner's name is inked on the front flyleaf; Oppenheim's book is a narrative history of the world from the Big Bang to the present day. It addresses a variety of topics including science politics and culture. The book is dense and detailed but Oppenheim's writing is engaging and easy to follow.; B&W Drawings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 305 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1906160168Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1906. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The cover is clean with gilt lettering. There is some discoloration on the endpapers. A previous owner's inscription and small bookseller's sticker is found on the front flyleaf; Frontispiece by W. B. King ; Drawings; 8vo; 315 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160507London New York And Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. There is gilt lettering on the cover and spine. The exterior is clean with light general shelfwear. The interior has foxing and pages are stiff; The story of George Webber a self-made millionaire who was born into poverty and rose to become one of the wealthiest men in the world. Webber's story is a reminder that hard work and determination can lead to success.; Drawings; 8vo; 315 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
200825037London: a&b. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 074907910X . A marvelous first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED lined and dated in the year of publication by author Anna Dean directly on the title page--"Miss Dido Kent hesitated / Anna Dean signature / 15/7/08"; After the death of her mother seventeen-year-old Anna moves from the small town she's been living in all her life to live with her father in the city. Anna is trying to find her place in the big city and make new friends but she's struggling with the loss of her mother. When Anna's best friend from back home moves to the city Anna starts to feel like she has a new family. One night Anna's father has to go to a business meeting and Anna is left alone in the house. She decides to take a walk to the nearby park. When she gets there she finds that it's completely dark. Anna starts to feel a sense of loneliness and isolation and she starts to cry. A moment later Anna hears a noise in the park and she walks towards it. When she gets there she sees a man walking towards her. He introduces himself as Dean and Anna starts to feel safe and comforted. Dean tells; 8vo; 287 pages; Signed by Author . a&b hardcover