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200629935New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0307264653 . A beautiful first printing of the first edition in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. SIGNED and dated 4/17/07 by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; viii 310 2 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200646329New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0307264653 . A handsome first printing of the first edition in just about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; 8 1-2 3-310 311-2 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
200825584New York: Vanguard Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1593154941 . A brilliant first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped upper corners in alike dust jacket with corresponding edgewear. Boldly SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Alan Jacobson directly on the title page; In The 7th Victim Alan Jacobson spins a gripping tale of suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. When the body of a young woman is discovered in a remote part of the woods police are quickly on the scene. They soon realize that the victim has been brutally murdered and that the case is far from closed. As the investigation unfolds it becomes clear that the victim was not the only person to have been targeted. Someone is out to get the police and they aren't stopping until they've taken out everyone involved. With frightening accuracy Jacobson paints a terrifying picture of a world where the line between justice and revenge is blurred.; 8vo; 420 pages; Signed by Author . Vanguard Press hardcover
200725016London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593058054 . A handsom first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Tom Cain directly on the title page; When a freak accident strands John on an uninhabited island he must use all his ingenuity to survive. With only his wits and the resources he can find John must find a way to build a shelter find food and protect himself from the elements. With every day that passes the dangers he faces become greater and the stakes higher. But John is determined to make it out alive even if it means facing his fears one by one.; A Sam Carver Thriller; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
198426326New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 394536746 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. Book shows some foxing to top of pageblock as well as some rubbing and edgewear; Robert Ludlum's novel tells the story of a U.S. intelligence officer who is dragged into a political conspiracy in the days leading up to the French presidential election.; 8vo . Random House hardcover
1927160476Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in near fine condition. Boards are red cloth with black spine lettering. There is a small amount of shelfwear and a signature of a previous owner on the front endpaper; ; 12mo; 223 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160478London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. There is some foxing to the pages throughout the novel and general shelfwear to the exterior. The spine shows some fading; As an autistic teenager Joseph P. Cray is a loner who spends his days wandering the streets of his small town. One day he stumbles upon a map that leads to an underground world of treasure and adventure. With the help of a talking monkey and a wisecracking dragon Cray sets out to find the treasure and become the greatest adventurer of all time.; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
160477London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. There is some foxing to the pages throughout the novel and general shelfwear to the exterior; The Adventures of Mr. Joseph P. Cray follows the titular Mr. Joseph P. Cray as he travels the world in search of the world's most elusive treasure. Spanning the globe from Egypt to India Cray is constantly pursued by those who believe he possesses the true treasure. Along the way Cray encounters all sorts of obstacles and enemies but never gives up on his quest.; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1927160545Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition housed in a like condition dust-jacket. There is some wear to dust-jacket but the text and illustration are still bright. It is a clean tightly bound copy. ; One of the author's pocket thrillers intended for reading on a train or for "tiresome hours of waiting" per dust-jacket flap ; 8vo; 223 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160539London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An undated edition in very good condition. There is some foxing to the page edges and throughout novel and normal shelfwear to cover ; ; 8vo; 288 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
200625692New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 055380331X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Francine Mathews directly on the title page; The Alibi Club is a mystery novel about a group of friends who meet to discuss their cases and figure out who killed their husbands.; 8vo; 309 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200925872New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525951261 . A Fine first edition/first printing with slight soiling to front board. In alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Marcus Sakey on the title page; "Alex is failing as a father. Ian keeps dangerous secrets. Jenn is pining from adventure; Mitch is pining for Jenn. Four friends just scraping by finding comfort in each other and the hope that things will get better. But as their twenties fade in the rearview mirror none of them are turning out who - or where - they hoped. "; 8vo; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
1914160527London New York Toronto And Melbourne: Cassell and Company Ltd. Very Good-. 1914. Hardcover. A very good- edition. Some foxing is present throughout the text and the cover shows normal shelfwear. The spine has faded from its original dark red and is cocked ; The Amazing Partnership tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a black man and a white woman. They meet each other while both are defendants in a court case and they become friends while they are waiting to be judged. The story follows their journey as they learn to trust each other and grow to rely on one another. The Amazing Partnership is an inspiring story of the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit.; 8vo; 312 pages . Cassell and Company, Ltd. hardcover
200552331New York: St. Martin's Press. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312316712 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with front board and front flyleaf detached from page block book in a Very Good dust-jacket with some shelfwear; In The Ambler Warning Robert Ludlum tells the story of a group of people who are threatened with exposure of a secret they've been keeping for years. The secret is that one of the group is a traitor and the group is forced to choose whether to reveal the traitor or carry on with their secret. The suspenseful story takes readers on a wild ride as they follow the characters through dangerous situations.; 8vo; 489 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
200625165New York: Kensington Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0758213336 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Andrew Britton directly on the title page.; Britton's debut novel. Jason March a former U. S. Soldier turned al-Qaeda operative blows up the Senate Majority Leader's motercade. Only Ryan Kealey can stop him. Published just two years before Britton's untimely death; 8vo; viii 376 pages; Signed by Author . Kensington Books hardcover
200633820New York: Kensington Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0758213336 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED inscribed and dated "March 2006" by author Andrew Britton. Rare signature; Britton's debut novel. Jason March a former U. S. Soldier turned al-Qaeda operative blows up the Senate Majority Leader's motercade. Only Ryan Kealey can stop him. Published just two years before Britton's untimely death; 8vo; viii 376 pages; Signed by Author . Kensington Books hardcover
200226284New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345426266 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Raymond is a brilliant analyst who has been passed over for a promotion several times. One day he's given an assignment that could change his career. He must study a company and figure out why it's failing. Raymond starts to understand the company's culture and the problems it's facing. He comes up with a plan to save the company and is promoted as a result.; 8vo; 424 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover
199726089New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679435328 . An elegant first Trade edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and light rubbing; The Angels of Darkness is the first book in the Shadow Ops series. The book follows the story of John a rookie agent who is sent on a mission to destroy a terrorist group. Along the way John must deal with his own demons and the secrets of his past.The book is full of action and suspense and is sure to keep readers hooked until the end.; 8vo; 629 pages . Random House hardcover
195515706New York: Random House 1955. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First printing. Spy thriller set in Greece during World War II. Very nice copy with review slip and author photo laid in. <br/><br/> Random House hardcover
1959biblio12305<p>First edition first printing of this science fiction / adventure novel. Light edge wear. Light tanning to the spine. Price clipped otherwise in very good / very good condition.</p> Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
1958biblio12500<p>First edition first printing of the first novel by this author. Light edge wear. Someone tape repaired a 1/2 inch tear that ends in a 1/4 inch deep V chip on the front dustjacket panel at the edge of the spine. Tape reinforcement to the head of the spine as well. Earlier owners name on the first free end page. Price clipped otherwise in very good / good condition.</p> Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
200625421London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316727628 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Rachel Doe a shy accountant who has recently enrolled in an evening drawing class. Doe meets charismatic Ivy Wiseman--part-time model ex-junkie a cleaner on the night shift survivor of divorce homelessness and the death of her first child. During the summer Doe learns of the drowning of Ivy's daughter and of Ivy's ex-husband Carl a brutal and ambitious lawyer who has custody of Ivy's second child. Ivy's parents recruit Rachel to help them to locate the elusive Carl with the purpose of making him confront the harm that he has caused. In her naive passion for doing good Rachel locates Carl but in her innocence she fails to realize that in murderous family battles there is no justice only vendettas and no life is sacred least of all her own. ; 8vo; viii 372 4 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
194742667Boston: The Pilgrim Press. Good in Good dust jacket. c1947. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Good condition with a previous owner's name inked on the front endpaper in an alike dust-jacket with general edgewear and numerous small chips near the spine; Arts which have prevailed through the ages and have increased in significance in todays worship. Focusing on the essential differences and underlying unities beween various worships; 8vo; 146 pages; FSA . The Pilgrim Press hardcover
200725166New York: Kensington Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0758213344 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Andrew Britton directly on the title page. Rare to find signed; Britton's second political thriller about a terrorist plot to attack the U. N. Only maverick CIA agent Ryan Kealey can stop it. "The Assassin" which is action-packed until the very end was published only one year before Britton's untimely death. ; A Ryan Kealey Novel; 8vo; vi 506 pages; Signed by Author . Kensington Books hardcover
200733818New York: Kensington Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0758213344 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Britton's second political thriller about a terrorist plot to attack the U. N. Only maverick CIA agent Ryan Kealey can stop it. "The Assassin" which is action-packed until the very end was published only one year before Britton's untimely death; 8vo; vi 506 pages . Kensington Books hardcover
