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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
200123647Paducah KY: Turner Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1563116537 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket signed and inscribed by author S. Peter Karlow directly on the title page; In Targeted by the CIA S. Peter Karlow a retired agent with the Central Intelligence Agency CIA tells the story of his thirty-year career in intelligence. Karlow's unique background as a CIA officer and a former professor of international relations gives him unique insight into the workings of the CIA.Karlow tells the story of his career in intelligence from his days as a college professor to his time as a CIA officer. He provides unique insights into the workings of the CIA describing how the Agency operates and the methods used to gather intelligence. Karlow also provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Agency's most famous operations.Targeted by the CIA is a fascinating story of one man's journey from college professor to CIA officer and back again. It is an insightful look at the workings of the CIA and the methods used to collect intelligence.; 8vo; iv 204 pages; Signed by Author . Turner Publishing Company hardcover
200725464New York: A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399154485 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; Grafton tackles identity theft and elder abuse in her 20th Kinsey Millhone mystery. Gus Vronsky Kinsey's elderly next-door neighbor suffers a fall and needs in-home care. A health-care nurse named Solana Rojas is hired and Kinsey does a background check finding nothing out of order. Solana turns out to be an identity thief and true sociopath. This is vintage Grafton set in the 1980s but scarily current; A Kinsey Millhone Mystery; 8vo; xii 3-387 388 pages; Signed by Author . A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
201025658New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061926515 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Supreme Justice is a thriller novel set in the world of the Supreme Court. The novel follows the justices as they face the challenges of a new president and a Republican-controlled Congress.; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers 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
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
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
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
200325791Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316608432 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Very Good dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author George P. Pelecanos directly on the title page; When a local drug czar is jailed on murder charges P. I. Strange feels that is his responsibilty to find the truth. ; 8vo; 341 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
200226208New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312271867 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Somebody Else's Music Haddam's lyrical and powerful novel the lives of two sisters are dramatically intertwined as they navigate the complicated waters of adulthood. When their father dies sisters Liza and Maggie must try to make sense of their complicated family history and the secrets that have been kept from them. As they explore their family history they also grapple with their own identities and the choices they face in the present. Haddam's lyrical and powerful novel is a compelling exploration of family identity and the ties that bind us to one another.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 328 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
201025597New York: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316053635 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; Koryta's novel set in the days of the Great Depression tells the story of two families the Mollys and the Weavers as they struggle to survive on the harsh landscape of the Upper Midwest. With stark beautiful prose Koryta renders the harshness of the Great Depression with clarity and compassion.; 8vo; 508 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
201125722New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031255835X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and lined by author Ken Mercer directly on the title page; LAPD narcotics officer Will Magowan is fired from the force after becoming addicted to heroin following a personal tragedy. Now Magowan has been offered a position as the police chief of Haydenville a tiny town in Northern California which is being corrupted by a criminal influence that threatens to destroy it; 8vo; vi 6-346 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover
200226351New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892967641 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; Slow Dollar is a novel about a family in the middle of the Great Recession. The family is forced to make tough choices including whether to keep their house or let it go and whether to put their kids in private school or public school. They also have to figure out how to afford groceries rent and other bills.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
200425657New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060083263 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; A beautifully written retelling of Sleeping Beauty set in a more realistic and dark world where the curse is true.; 8vo; 329 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
200525559New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399148817 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and gold "Signed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the first leaf; Sleep No More is a unique and captivating book that tells the story of a woman who is diagnosed with a sleep disorder. After trying every sleep remedy and treatment possible she is left with little hope of getting a good night's sleep again. However after trying out a few of the techniques in Sleep No More she finds that she is able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in years.; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
201151413New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399157263 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a alike dust-jacket; Sixkill is a fast-paced well-written novel that tells the story of a small town that is ripped apart by a brutal serial killer. The novel is suspenseful and the characters are well-developed.; 8vo ; 293 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
201026301New York: Touchstone. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439139296 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Linda La Plantes chilling and suspenseful new novel tells the story of a mother and daughter who are terrorized by a madman who leaves horrific messages on their doorstep. When the police cant find any clues the family starts to fear for their safety and they must use all their strength to survive.This suspenseful and chilling novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; An Anna Travis Mystery; 8vo; 407 pages . Touchstone hardcover
200326134New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345443268 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Silent Partner is a novel about a man who is trying to rebuild his life after a devastating loss. He meets a woman who changes his life for the better.; 8vo; 310 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
201125372New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525952020 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Linda Fairstein directly on the title page; Prosecutor Alexandra Cooper is called to Harlem's Mount Neboh Baptist Church in the middle of the night. The body of a young woman has been decapitated set on fire and left burning on the church steps. The only clue on the charred remains is the imprint of a Star of David necklace seared into the victim's flesh ; 8vo; viii 387 388 4 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
201151012New York: Crown Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307717895 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Verdon directly on the front flyleaf; Shut Your Eyes Tight is a novel told in two parts. The first part is set in the present day and tells the story of a mother and daughter who are struggling to survive. The second part is set in the past and tells the story of the mother and daughter's ancestor Mary.; 8vo; 509 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers hardcover
200225915New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805072039 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Jenny Siler directly on the title page; is a horse that has been ridden by the same person her whole life. When Jenny's owner dies she's sent to the auction block. A young woman named Addie who's just starting out in life buys Jenny from the auction. Addie is determined to teach Jenny to be a rodeo horse and take her to the top.Jenny and Addie spend every day together trying to teach Jenny to be a rodeo horse. They go to rodeo training camp where Jenny starts to learn how to barrel race rope walk and more. Jenny and Addie become close and Jenny finally feels like she has a home. But when Addie's husband is killed in a car accident she's forced to give Jenny back to the auction. Jenny is heartbroken but she knows that she has to go back to her old life.; 8vo; 242 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
200545787New York: ibooks. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1596871016 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Tom O'Neill directly on the title page; This book is about a young man named Tom O'Neill who is obsessed with the show Shark Tank. He spends all his time watching the show and trying to figure out how to get on it. His dream comes true when he is given the opportunity to pitch a product to the Sharks.; 8vo; 302 pages; Signed by Author . ibooks hardcover
200825682New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006123088X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; The Shadow of Power is an intense action-packed novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. When two powerful families clash the consequences are life-altering for everyone involved.With a strong plot and characters that are unforgettable Shadow of Power is an electrifying read that will leave readers wanting more.; A Paul Madriani Novel; 8vo; 390 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
200426133New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345457587 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; In Shadow Account Frey tells the story of a young man John who has a mysterious connection to the criminal underworld. As John becomes more entrenched in the criminal underworld he discovers that his connection to the underworld is far more complicated than he could have imagined.; 8vo; 291 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
200125540New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684818477 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Fred Huebner directly on the title page; aIn Shades of Justice Freda Huebner weaves a heart-wrenching tale of love and loss. When her husband is killed in a car accident Sue moves to Texas to start anew. She meets Roy a widower with two young children. Roy is kind gentle and loving and Sue begins to fall in love with him. However Roy is also a deputy sheriff and he is assigned to investigate the death of Sue's husband. Roy is certain that the man responsible was driving drunk but the evidence doesn't seem to support his theory. As the investigation progresses Roy and Sue learn more about each other and their feelings for each other grow stronger. But when Roy is called to testify in a court trial he is forced to choose between his love for Sue and his duty to his country. Roy ultimately decides to turn himself in and he and Sue are both sentenced to prison. While in prison Roy and Sue continue to write; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
