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200525704New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892968168 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; In St. Alban's Fire Mayor Archer takes the reader on a riveting and suspenseful adventure following the lives of a group of teenagers as they try to save their small town from a devastating fire. With engaging and realistic characters Mayor Archer tells a compelling story of heroism determination and redemption.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press hardcover
199626033London: Century. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0712677666 . A sharp first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition in alike edgeworn dust-wrapper; Chris Ryan tells the story of an emergency communication center during a time of crisis. Through the eyes of the employees we see the action as it unfolds the challenges they face and the decisions they have to make. We are privy to their thoughts and emotions as they try to keep the public safe.; 8vo; 245 pages . Century hardcover
200025420New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge and minor soiling to lower board edges in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; After her mother's death 17-year-old Grace falls into a deep depression. She spends her days wandering around the city staring at the light in hope of finding her mother again. When she meets a man named Daniel she starts to feel like she has found a new purpose in life. Together they embark on a journey to find Grace's mother and heal the wounds of her past.; 8vo; 275 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199915491New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A handsome first US edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; This book is about a girl who is sent to a mental institution after she has a mental break. She meets a boy there who helps her to get her life back together.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199916790New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A handsome first US edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. Both book and dust-jacket have with a small tear to tail. Signed by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; An intensely personal account of one woman's journey through grief Staring at the Light tells the story of a woman confronting the death of her husband and the birth of her child both of which devastate her. Through graceful prose and luminous insight Fyfield explores the meaning of life in the face of great loss and the power of love to endure.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199916789London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593041054 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; This is a memoir of Frances Fyfield's life as a blind woman. It tells the story of how she has learned to live fully and creatively despite her disability.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
199726283New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345386310 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; John Katzenbach's gripping debut novel is the story of a young woman Quinn who is released from a coma after a near-fatal car accident. Quinn's journey to recovery and her re-entry into the world is a story of both physical and emotional healing. But as she rebuilds her life Quinn must confront the emotional and psychological scars of the accident - and the secrets she and her friends keep from each other.State of Mind is a story of hope resilience and the power of friendship. It captures the excitement and terror of adolescence the mystery of life and the fragility of love. With its powerful characters and gripping story State of Mind is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost and wondered what might have been.; 8vo; 409 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover
198726044New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399132430 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; Scarlet is a unique and compelling debut novel that tells the story of Henry a young man who has been diagnosed with a rare and deadly disease. Henry begins to question what is truly important in life as he wrestles with the impending prospect of death. As he struggles to find a way to live while still holding on to what he believes is important Henry meets Scarlet a mysterious woman who helps him to see that life is more than just a series of events that happen to us. Scarlet teaches Henry that there is beauty in all things even death and that the only thing that truly matters is the moment we are living in.; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199126524New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556112505 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and round blue sticker to rear; A novel of the dark heart of Chicago ; 8vo; 291 pages . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
199226522New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516880 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page and board edges and bumped upper front corner in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and rubbing to lettering on front; This book is a biography of John Marshall the fifth Chief Justice of the United States. Marshall is best known for his work on the United States Constitution and his role in developing the principle of judicial review.; 8vo; 323 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199231222New York: Warner Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516880 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in about Near Fine slightly rubbed dust-jacket with little edge wear; and Hamilton is a book about the trial of John Peter Zenger for seditious libel.This book tells the story of the trial of John Peter Zenger a New York printer who was charged with seditious libel after he published a critical article about the governor of New York. The book also features the arguments made by the lawyers for Zenger and the governor as well as the opinions of the judges.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
200826303Ipswich MA: Oceanview Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1933515171 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with a hint of soiling to front; In Stealing Trinity Larsen and Ward weave an intricate and compelling tale of love sacrifice and betrayal. Set in the fictional town of Blackthorn the story follows the intersecting lives of three women: Celia a misguided young woman who believes she is entitled to Trinity's love; Grace a troubled young woman caught in the middle of Celia and Trinity's battle; and Rosie a woman whose life has been destroyed by tragedy. As they all navigate the dangerous waters of love and friendship they discover that the only thing that truly matters in life is the connection we make with one another.; 8vo; 316 pages . Oceanview Publishing hardcover
200125298New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553107240 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Sticks & Scones is the story of a close-knit community in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. The main characters are the women who live and work at the bakery and their relationships are the focus of the story. The women are strong and independent and they have each other's backs. They are able to weather the challenges of life in the mountains and they are able to contribute to the community in ways that are meaningful and valuable.; 8vo; 301 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
198621292New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394544021 . A nice first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; edited and with introduction by Nicholas Delbanco; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199725751New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142347 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Carol O'Connell directly on the title page; The novel follows the story of Emily a woman who is struggling to find herself after the death of her husband. She moves to the small town of Stone Angel to start over but soon discovers that the town is haunted by the ghosts of the people who died there in a fire. Emily must decide whether to fight the ghosts or let them take her into the afterlife.; 8vo; 341 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200026353New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966564 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In Storm Track Margaret Maron takes readers on a riveting journey through the most destructive storms in U.S. history. With firsthand accounts from weather experts journalists and survivors Maron brings readers inside the storms' ferocious paths stunning aftermaths and human dramas. From the devastating flooding of New Orleans in 2005 to the destructive tornado that struck Joplin Missouri in 2011 Storm Track is the essential resource for anyone curious about why these extreme weather events happen and what we can do to prevent them.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
199430347New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399139311 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When the angels rebel and abandon Heaven Earth is the only place left to find refuge. For the humans left behind life is a struggle to survive in a world without protection. But when a young girl with a powerful gift shows up the humans discover that they may have more to offer than they thought. Together they must fight to keep their home and protect the ones they love.; 8vo; 399 pages; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199514643New York: Warner Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 044651974X . A beautiful first edition/ first printing in unread As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Dean Koontz directly on the half-title page; Dean Koontz's first collection of short fiction containing two novels plus twelve novellettes and short stories all interpreting the human experience as travelers on "strange highways." "It is a world of unlikely heroes haunted thieves fearsome predators vengeful children and suspiciously humanlike robots. " From the Publisher ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
199625349New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385310250 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and soiling. SIGNED by author Susan Dunlap directly on the title page; Dunlap's debut novel is a riveting story of love betrayal and revenge.When Rachel is hired to photograph a high-class party for a magazine she has no idea that she'll be the one who winds up in the middle of a intrigue. The guests at the party are all rich and powerful and Rachel quickly realizes that she's in over her head. One of the guests a man named Clay starts to show an interest in her and Rachel starts to feel like she's in danger. She's not the only one feeling this way; the other photographers who were hired to work the party are all getting reports of strange behavior from the guests. Rachel starts to worry that something is going to happen to her and she decides that she needs to get out of there. But when she tries to leave she quickly realizes that she's not alone. Clay has followed her and he's not happy about it. He tells her that he's; A Jill Smith Mystery; 8vo; 280 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
200025511New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380977729 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; In this dark and suspenseful novel a New York City girl named Plum is found dead in her apartment surrounded by sugar plums. The novel follows the detectives investigating her death and their doubts about who could have killed her.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
199526070New York: Hyperion. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0786860472 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust jacket; The story is of a young girl who after her mother's death must leave the small town she has known all her life in order to find a new home. She meets new people and learns some new things but is never quite sure if she fits in. The book has a happy ending but it is not a predictable one.; 8vo; 243 pages . Hyperion hardcover
199026481New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399135421 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket.; The bestselling author of The Fourth Deadly Sin spins a tale of a sultry undercover cop intimate with both sides of the law; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
198815353Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in Very Fine condition SIGNED by AUTHOR John Mortimer; Mortimer author of Rumpole of the Bailey tells the story of Molly Pargenter who is in Tuscany at her villa the Summer's Lease with her husband three daughters and father. A blend of of social satire and mystery culminating in a disturbing climax. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and marbled endpapers. Features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xxii 287 3 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
199533629New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0786860685 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Laurence Shames directly on the title page; When Vincente Delgatto an aging Mafia godfather relocates to Key West Florida to be near his illegitamate son Joey Goldman Goldman introduces the old man to Arty Magnus a local reporter. Goldman and Magnus "cook up the idea of collaborating on the godfather's memoirs" but the FBI the New York mob and Vincente's son Gino have other ideas ; 8vo; 8 1-3 4-279 280 pages; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover
200925446New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307270688 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge and bumped upper front corner in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and soiling to rear panel. SIGNED and dated 20 May 2009 by author Glen David Gold directly on the title page with his characteristic Woof! Notation next to the Borzoi dog; A spellbinding novel about dreams ambition and the dawn of the modern age. On a winter day in 1916 silent picture actor Charles Chaplin is spotted in more than 800 places simultaneously. It is a delusion that forever binds the fortunes of three men: Leland Wheeler Hugo Black and Chaplin himself; 8vo; xii 4-559 560 4 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover