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200225731New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446529400 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; Brad Denning is a successful architect living a perfect life in Denver with his loving wife and son. Or so it would be if not for the haunting memory of his brother Petey who disappeared while under Brad's supervision when they were kids. Now a man claiming to be his sibling has mysteriously appeared and Brad is eager to take him in despite the man's haggard appearance and reluctance to reveal anything about his past. "Petey" is a welcome addition to the family until a camping trip goes terribly wrong and Brad returns home to find that his devoted wife and son have been abducted. Certain that Petey -- or whoever he may be -- is responsible for the horrible crime Brad sets out to recover his family. Travelling alone through America's heartland it's a race against time as Brad struggles to get to his family before the terrible secret of what really happened long ago destroys everything he cares about; 8vo; 310 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
200125569New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060195703 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped upper front corner and ink stain to lower margin of page 178 in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When five-year-old Lizzy's mother dies she is sent to live with her father in a small town in upstate New York. Lizzy is excited to see her father but she is also scared and lonely. Lizzy's father is busy working and doesn't seem to care about her. Lizzy spends her time exploring the town and making new friends. When her father finally comes home for a visit he tells her that he is moving away. Lizzy is sad to see her father go but she is also excited to start living her own life.; 8vo; 358 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199015191London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0718134478 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with prior owner address stamp in Near Fine UK price-clipped dustwrapper Canadian price of $24.95 still visible signed by author Dick Francis on the half-title page; Dick Francis' story of John Kendall who is leaving his well-paid job to write a novel struggling for survival. Knowing only little about the world of racing he agrees to write the biography of Tremayne Vickers a highly successful National Hunt racehorse trainer ; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
200425414London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316861774 . A gorgeous first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Following the death of her husband a writer moves to a house in the country with her young son. She begins to write again but is plagued by memories of her husband.; A Sarah Fortune Novel; 8vo; 243 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
192728064New York: George H. Doran Company. Very Good. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good first printing of the first edition with some fraying to the corners. The pages are discolored due to aging and some have separated from the binding; An affluent woman falls for a man while at her late grandfather's ranch. When Tom McNair is arrested for murder Kay Dowling's life is turned upside down and the journey to prove his innocence proves more dangerous than imagined ; 8vo; 372 pages . George H. Doran Company hardcover
200525655New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060735023 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and gold "Signed first edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the first page; When his great-aunt dies thirteen-year-old Phillip Margolin is sent to live with her in the remote fishing town of Lost Lake. Phillip is immediately drawn to the town's enigmatic librarian who seems to know more about him than she should. He also meets the town's other residents who are all hiding something. But what could they be hiding from Phillip; 8vo; 323 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200325226Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316154601 . 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 Michael Connelly directly on the title page; In this masterful novel the brilliant and acclaimed Michael Connelly returns to one of his most popular characters Harry Bosch for a captivating new story. Bosch is investigating the murder of a Hollywood star and discovers troubling connections to a dark and violent chapter in Los Angeles' history. As he investigates Bosch uncovers a conspiracy that goes to the heart of the city's government and its relationship to the mob. This is a brilliantly plotted suspenseful novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A Harry Bosch Novel; 8vo; 360 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
200126272New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765300583 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; When young country-born Liz moves to the big city to pursue a career in music she never imagined that she would end up working as a cook at a swanky restaurant. But when the restaurant goes under Liz is forced to find a new job. She lands a position as a cook at a country club where she meets the charismatic and charming owner Owen. When Owen is diagnosed with a terminal illness Liz is determined to make the most of the time they have left together.Liz and Owen share a deep connection and Liz is determined to make the most of their time together. They spend their days enjoying the country club and its lush gardens and they share intimate moments that make Liz feel alive for the first time in a long time. When Owen dies Liz is devastated. But she is also determined to carry on his legacy and make the club a success.Liz is a brilliant cook and she puts her skills to use at the; A Baroness Pontalba Novel; 8vo; 335 pages . Forge hardcover
200226271New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765300591 . A flawless first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Louisiana Bigshot Julie Smith tells the story of Judge Roy Bean a cantankerous larger-than-life figure who ruled the swamps and bayous of Louisiana for more than thirty years. Judge Bean was a colorful and controversial figure notorious for his quick temper and penchant for violence. Smith provides a fascinating portrait of a complex man and her book is an excellent introduction to the history of Louisiana.; A Baroness Pontalba Novel; 8vo; 303 pages . Forge hardcover
199725134New York: Berkley Prime Crime. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0425159698 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; China Bayles investigates the murder of retired Texas Ranger Roy Adcock which hits surprisingly close to home ; A China Bayles Mystery; 8vo; x 1-308 2 pages; Signed by Author . Berkley Prime Crime hardcover
1953biblio12475<p>First edition first printing of this bibliomystery. A woman loses her husband saving nurses from a bomb in Egypt. So she decides to become a poet finds a publisher marries him. But it's only later that her new husband finds out the poems she is writing are written by another girl. So then he looks deeper into his new wife and her dead husband. At the head of the spine there is a 1/2 inch deep by 1/4 inch wide V chip. The rear panel of the dustjacket has a 2 inch long by 1/2 inch deep chunk missing from the bottom edge. Light rubbing to the surface of the rear dustjacket panel. In very good / good condition.</p> Robert Hale hardcover
200226356New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786709553 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Lying Crying Dying is the story of a young man's journey from innocence to experience. It is the story of a boy who is forced to grow up too fast and of a man who learns the hard way that life is not fair.; 8vo; 275 pages . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover
160263London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. Cover title and picture is smudged. Spine is loose. ; Madame is a novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. It tells the story of a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to work in a household in Paris.; 18mo; 319 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160267London: Hodder and Stoughton. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. Spine is fraying. Front endpage has small stamp on it. Pencil markings on front flyleaf. Foxing throughout. ; Madame is a novel set in 18th-century Paris. It tells the story of a woman Madame Bovary who is in love with a man Monsieur Charles but is unhappy with her life.; 8vo; 319 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
199125570New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060165731 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When twelve-year-old Addie moves to the small town of Hartwell she has no idea what she's in for. She's not used to being the new girl and the only person she can really talk to is her cat Merlin. That is until she meets Harry the most popular boy in school. Harry is mysterious and seems to know everything. Addie soon discovers that Harry is a wizard and he's been hiding his magic from the townspeople so they won't prejudge him. Together Harry and Addie explore the magical world of Hartwell learning about the creatures that live there and the sacrifices they make to protect their world.Addie is a bright and inquisitive girl who is eager to learn about the world around her. She quickly befriends Harry and together they explore the magical world of Hartwell. Addie is a great role model for young readers as she is understanding and supportive of Harry's magic; 8vo; 412 pages; Signed by Author . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
199425749New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399139753 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carol O'Connell directly on the title page; Police Sergeant Kathleen Mallory investigates the homicide of her adoptive father Louis Markowitz whose dead body is found in a tenement next to the body of a wealthy Gramercy Park woman. The murders are closely linked to two other homicides Markowitz had been investigating prior to his death. Can Mallory find the killers before they kill again Nominated for the Edgar Award; 8vo; 8-286 2 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199031117New York: Harper & Row Publishers. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060162856 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with damp staining to rear board in alike price clipped dust-jacket with laminate separation to front and water damage to back; and Marshall tells the story of Emmett a young man who is trying to find his place in the world. He is a talented musician but he has to struggle to make a living and support his family. One day Emmett meets a woman named Mambo and they fall in love. Mambo is a dancer in a traveling show and she is always on the move. Emmett is excited to be able to travel with her but he knows that he can't support them both. Mambo decides to leave him and Emmett is heartbroken. He decides to travel the world and find himself. He meets new people and learns new things but he never loses sight of what is important to him: his relationship with Mambo.; 8vo; FSA . Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover
200726213New York and Boston: Warner Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446530565 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page block in alike dust jacket with minimal edge wear; In the early 1990s Haig a young American soldier stationed in Germany is caught in the middle of a Cold War stand-off between the United States and the Soviet Union. Haig is a pawn in a high-stakes game of brinkmanship and his only hope for survival is to outwit his opponents. Man in the Middle is a brilliantly written and suspenseful novel that brings to life the tense atmosphere of the Cold War.; 8vo; 450 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199731831New York: Avon Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380974177 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; The life story of Martin Luther King Jr. is recounted in Man of Destiny a biography that provides readers with a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential and celebrated leaders in history. Gross tells the story of King's upbringing in a poor Southern family his religious awakening and his years of activism leading up to the landmark civil rights movement. This exhaustive account details King's speeches writings and major victories as well as his tragic death. Man of Destiny is a must-read for anyone interested in American history civil rights or the life of Martin Luther King Jr.; 8vo; FSA . Avon Books hardcover
199825579New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871137089 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; It's springtime in Detroit and Detective Sergeant "Fang" Mulheisen has settled in for a period of repose - he thinks. But when a young kid arrives with an E-mail cartoon message addressed to Mulheisen depicting a murder and an alluring young historian suddenly wants to know all about Grootka Mulheisen begins a scavenger hunt to uncover the notebooks Grootka left behind. ; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 234 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
199726067New York: Hyperion. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Near Fine first edition/first printing with a little bumping to top spine end in Fine dust-jacket; In Margin of Error Edna Buchanan tells the story of three generations of women who have been forced to make choices that have forever altered their lives. Margin of Error is a beautiful heart-wrenching novel about the power of faith family and love.; 8vo . Hyperion hardcover
199242021Boulder: Johnson Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 1555660908 . A Fine edition with a previous owner's name inked on the front flyleaf along with a number in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket with a few minor edge tears; Reflections on life with the Navajos in Chaco Canyon. Edited and compiled by Kathryn Gabrial. Introductory essay by Elizabeth Jameson; 8vo; 241 pages; FSA . Johnson Books hardcover
200625613New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060721553 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of soiling to bottom edge in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear to lower corners. SIGNED by author on special tipped in leaf; The novel follows the life of a man who has been marked for death by the government. The man must navigate the dangerous world of politics crime and espionage to try to survive.; 8vo; 421 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
196464204New York: E.P. Dutton & Co. Inc. 1964. 8vo. 378 pp. Half-cloth over boards quarter-black cloth over green boards green lettering on spine minor rubbing shelfwear foxing to fore-edges textblock w/ d.j. cover art of Mercury capsule by Fred L. Wolff minor shelfwear VG-/VG copy. First edition stated of this suspense thriller positing cooperation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in attempting a rescue of a marooned astronaut aboard a Mercury space capsule. E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., hardcover
199834494London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0333729889 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper with original wrap-around band. SIGNED by author Julie Parsons directly on the title page; A psychological thriller featuring a psychiatrist recently returned home to Dublin to nurse her dying mother who learns her daughter has been brutally murdered; 8vo; vi vii-viii 2 3-376 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover