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201251007New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312598378 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author David Rosenfelt directly on the title page; Sheryl Harrison who has served four years of a thirty year murder sentence wants to donate her heart to her daughter. Her fourteen-year-old daughter Karen was born with a congenital heart defect and she will die without a heart transplant. Sheryl who sits in prison is put on suicide watch and her attorney Jamie Wagner must reopen the murder case in order to prove Harrison's innocence so that she can pursue her plan; 8vo; 6 1-298 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover
199425982New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177764 . A first edition/first printing Fine condition with age-toned pages in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page.; When his mother dies seventeen-year-old Holden Caulfield is sent from New York to live with his father in California. Holden is a rebellious and defiant young man and he doesn't care for the hot dry climate. He spends his days wandering the streets of LA smoking pot and listening to music. One day he meets a group of boys who invite him to join their gang. Holden is reluctant at first but he eventually succumbs and becomes involved with a life of crime. He is soon caught up in a dangerous world of drugs sex and violence. Holden is determined to break free and find his place in the world but it is difficult to escape the grip of his past.; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199220206New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060177764 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike slightly rubbed dust-jacket. A nice copy; In Heat Stuart Woods tells the story of Jack Reacher a nomadic loner who wanders the country looking for work. When the military arrests Jack for unspecified reasons he's forced to go on the run. With the help of a sympathetic female officer and a veteran who helps Jack plan his escape Jack eventually makes his way to Canada where he meets a sympathetic refugee who helps him hide from the FBI. Eventually Jack is able to return to the United States and clear his name.; 8vo; FSA . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
201026130New York: Atria Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416549676 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. A scarce title; When Mick a young man with an unfulfilled destiny is summoned to a mysterious meeting with the devil he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Forced into a Faustian bargain Mick must sell his soul in exchange for power and knowledge. But as he starts to uncover the secrets of his bargain Mick realizes that the devil may not be as bad as he seems. With the help of a mysterious girl named Luanne and the help of his friends Mick starts to unravel the conspiracy that's been unfolding around him. He may have made a deal with the devil but he's not the only one with a score to settle.; 8vo . Atria Books hardcover
200525724Waterville ME: Five Star. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1410401995 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; This book is about hedging by Annette Meyers a financial advisor who specializes in options and futures. The book provides an in-depth look at the options market volatility and risk management.; A Smith and Wetzon Mystery; 8vo; 346 pages . Five Star hardcover
200225788Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316695068 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author George P. Pelecanos directly on the title page; Former police officers Derek Strange and Terry Quinn are hired to bring home a missing run-away. Strange and Quinn easily discover that the girl is working as a prostitute in one of D. C.' s roughest neighborhoods but getting her out will be much harder. Strange and Quinn thought they knew this world but nothing could have prepared them for the vengeance unleashed by the ruthless operator whose territory they have intruded upon; 8vo; viii 2-344 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
200826113New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312341598 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; This is a thrilling fast-paced novel set during the American Revolution.When the British Army marches into Massachusetts to seize food and supplies General George Washington sends a small force to stop them.John Adams and his friend and fellow patriot Benjamin Rush lead the charge.As the Americans clash with the British Rush and Adams are forced to make choices that could mean life or death.In the end only one group will be left standing: the Americans.; 8vo; 322 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200926131New York London Toronto Sydney: Atria Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 141654965X . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; Hell's Gate is a novel set in the fictional town of Westover Hills Massachusetts in the summer of 1976. The novel follows the tumultuous lives of the residents of Westover Hills as they grapple with the aftermath of a major fire that destroys their town and kills many of their friends and family.; 8vo; viii 326 2 pages . Atria Books hardcover
200925593New York: Scribner. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439127905 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Charles Kipps directly on the title page; In the third Conor Bard mystery Conor Bard and his partner Officer Denise Fergus are investigating a homicide in Hell's Kitchen. The victim is a well-known restaurateur and the suspects are members of his own staff. As the investigation progresses it becomes clear that this was not a simple crime. Bard and Fergus must solve the case quickly before the perpetrators get away with murder.; A Conor Bard Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199832934New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine. 1998. Advance Reading Copy. Softcover. 0688149626 . A smart Advance Reading Copy in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear without dust-jacket as issued ; In the future society is a police state. Citizens must report any and all "high crimes" to the state or face severe punishment.Finder a street-smart teen knows that the government is using high crimes as a way to control the population. He also knows that there is a secret network of rebels who are fighting the government.Finder joins the rebels and together they plan a daring escape from the police state. Along the way they must outwit the government and protect the innocent people who have become their allies.High Crimes is a thrilling story of courage and rebellion.; 8vo; 341 pages; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. paperback
199425346New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385310242 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear to spine head and tail. SIGNED by author Susan Du nlap directly on the title page; In High Fall Dunlap tells the story of the Price family whose lives are changed irrevocably by a tragedy. Grace the matriarch is determined to make the most of her remaining days and to leave her children a legacy. But the death of her husband leaves Grace struggling to keep the family farm going and her children are forced to find their own ways in the world. The Price boys especially must find their way in a world that has suddenly shifted away from the hard work and simple life they know.Through the struggles and joys of the Price family High Fall captures the heart of rural America in the years following the Great Depression. Dunlap paints a vivid portrait of a time and a place that is both familiar and unique and her characters are unforgettable.; A Kiernan O'Shaughnessy Mystery; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199726483New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684814315 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In this novel a woman's obsession with high heels leads her to a life of crime.; 8vo; 318 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
198726376New York: New American Library. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0453005373 . A Very Good first edition/first printing showing edgewear and rubbing as well as foxing to top of pageblock. In Near Fine dust-jacket; tells the story of the Caldwell family in the years leading up to and following the Civil War.The Caldwells are a close-knit family who are forced to grapple with the challenges of life during the years leading up to and following the Civil War. The book follows the family as they navigate the difficult times including the death of the patriarch the displacement of their community and the turmoil of the war. Despite the challenges the Caldwells are able to maintain their sense of togetherness and protect their loved ones. The book is ultimately a story of resilience and the power of family.; 8vo . New American Library hardcover
1975160375London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first edition in fine condition housed in a like condition dust-jacket. Book is signed by author on the title page and is tightly bound with no signs of wear. The dust-jacket design is by Chris Yates ; In Dick Franciss new novel a brilliant iconoclastic Wall Street lawyer is promoted to a top spot on the corporate ladder - too quickly it seems. When an insider trading scandal rocks the company his world comes crashing down. To save himself he must come to grips with his own complicity and the corruption of the system hes sworn to protect. A fast-paced thrilling novel of suspense and moral reckoning High Stakes is a beautifully written and compelling portrayal of law and morality in the age of greed.; 8vo; 239 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
1975160376New York Hagerstown San Francisco London: Harper & Row. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1975. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition in fine condition with a like dust-jacket. Volume is signed by the author on the title page. The book is tightly bound with no signs of wear. Silver lettering found on spine is still bright. The dust-jacket was designed by David Rose; When a young man is found dead in a seedy hotel room detective Jake Stonebridge suspects foul play. But as he investigates Jake uncovers a web of corruption money laundering and dirty politics. To clear his name Jake must take on the city's most powerful players-and he has only 48 hours to do it.; 8vo; 201 pages; Signed by Author . Harper & Row hardcover
199913395New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399145001 . A very beautiful first US edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by author Raymond Benson on the title page. This specific copy was part of Raymond Benson's personal collection; In the fourth novel by Raymond Benson featuring Ian Fleming's secret agent James Bond is introduced to the ruthless terrorist organization called 'The Union'. When a top secret British formula hidden in microfilm codenamed 'Skin 17' is stolen and surgically implanted in the pacemaker of an unhealthy old man James Bond is sent in to recover it before The Union and a boyish rival named Roland Marquis can sell the microfilm to a foreign power. Obtain the entire Raymond Benson James Bond collection at 20% off; 8vo ; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200025159New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312252471 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; When two friends decide to rob a highway they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. They pull up to a long stretch of road and spot their target - a large truck idling at the side of the road. They get out of their car ready to make their escape. But as they walk towards the truck they're met with a hail of gunfire.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 290 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
194243857Boston And Chicago: The Pilgrim Press. Good in Fair dust jacket. c1942. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition in Good condition with ink margin notes on a few pages and edgewear to the boards in a dust-jacket in Fair condition showing signs of wear. A 3-1/4 by 2-1/2 missing chip on back. Previous owner's information inked on front end paper; The first book in fifty years to trace the course of Congregational history from its beginnings in England to the present-day organization and outlook of the denomination; 8vo; 432 pages . The Pilgrim Press hardcover
199325577New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871134950 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Fourth Sgt. Mulheisne Mystery; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 237 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
199725176New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684803445 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Jan Burke directly on the title page; The story follows Max as he competes in a magic show at the local carnival. He is a very average teen with no special talents but he is determined to win the top prize. Along the way he makes new friends and challenges himself to perform more and more magic. Hocus is a fun and exciting story that will keep you entertained from beginning to end.; An Irene Kelly Mystery; 8vo; 348 pages; Signed by Author . Simon and Schuster hardcover
200825205New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525950605 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike cut-out dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Harlan Coben directly on the title page; When police detective Will Robie is assigned to investigate the murder of a young woman he quickly realizes that the victim and the killer have something in common: both are victims of a brutal and inexplicable crime. Robie's search for the killer leads him down a dark and twisted path that leads him to the dark heart of the city. With the clock ticking down on his career Robie must find a way to bring the killer to justice before it's too late.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
199826348New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A Fine first edition/first printing with unobstrusive bumping to bottom of spine. In alike dust-jacket; Maron's first Deborah Knott novel Bootlegger's Daughter swept the Edgar Agatha Anthony and Macavity Awards in 1993. Her works bring to life the landscape and people of the contemporary South. It is little wonder that critics have often compared her works to that of Carson McCullers and William Faulkner. In the tradition of Bootlegger's Daughter Home Fires is a chilling suspense story weaving a searing crisis of race and region with burning issues of the heart; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199846439New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and "Autographed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Margaret Maron directly to title page; Maron's first Deborah Knott novel Bootlegger's Daughter swept the Edgar Agatha Anthony and Macavity Awards in 1993. Her works bring to life the landscape and people of the contemporary South. It is little wonder that critics have often compared her works to that of Carson McCullers and William Faulkner. In the tradition of Bootlegger's Daughter Home Fires is a chilling suspense story weaving a searing crisis of race and region with burning issues of the heart; Deborah Knott; 8vo; 10 243 244-6 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover
200725815New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786718129 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Sam Reaves directly on the title page; In 1969 the homicide rate in Detroit was at an all-time high. Homicide 69 is the story of the detectives working the case and their efforts to bring the killers to justice.; 8vo; 569 pages; Signed by Author . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover
199430727New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399139397 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped bottom rear corner in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Author's first book a collection of stories; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover