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199532182New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399140646 . First edition/first printing in unread Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Published in the UK as The Man Who Lied to Women. The second Kathleen Mallory mystery; preceded by the Edgar-nominated Mallory's Oracle; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1977biblio15665<p>First edition first printing of the twelfth novel by this author. There is a 1/2 inch closed tear to the top edge of the dustjacket's rear panel that someone has tape repaired. Light rubbing to the surface of the dustjacket. Not price clipped but no price appears on the inside front flap. In near fine / near fine condition.</p> Macmillan hardcover
1932160006Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in good condition with a previous owner's signature on the front flyleaf. There is some wear on the bottom corner of the front and back of book. Some slight discoloration can be found on the front under author's name. The upper corner is lightly stained beginning on pg. 131 and continuing through end of book; IDENTITY follows the extraordinary true story of Frank West an incarcerated man who is determined to prove his innocence and clear his name. With the help of the charismatic lawyer Billy Martin West embarks on a daring years-long odyssey through the criminal justice system risking everything to regain his freedom.As West navigates a labyrinth of corrupt officials fabricated evidence and relentless courtroom tactics the stakes become ever higher. But as the evidence mounts against him West realizes that the truth is more powerful than any lie-and that the only way to win his case is to take it to the people.With stunning originality and passion The Man from Sing Sing captures the heart and soul of an unforgettable journey revealing the power of truth and the unbreakable resolve of the human spirit.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160016Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1932. Hardcover. A volume in good condition with a stamp on the endpaper. The spine is loose and there is some discoloration on the front cover. There are faint smudges throughout but none obscuring text ; When the notorious "Birdman of Alcatraz" is transferred to Sing Sing prison the warden sends a seasoned inmate to instruct him in the ways of prison life. The man is Sing Sing's most feared prisoner "The Beast" and he is not happy to have to teach a newcomer. But as the weeks pass the Beast and the Birdman begin to understand each other. The Beast teaches the Birdman how to survive in prison while the Birdman teaches the Beast how to be human.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160319Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good-. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Pen markings on title page. Bookplates have been removed from front and back endpages. Spine is cocked. The spine is cocked and there are pen markings on the title page and bookplates that have been removed from the front and back flyleaves ; -PRISONER tells the dramatic story of George Manley Jr. and the men and women he helps to free from the notorious Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York.The Man from Sing Sing is the story of George Manley Jr. one of the most celebrated and influential civil rights activists of the 20th century. A self-taught lawyer Manley crusaded tirelessly on behalf of the incarcerated using his skills and courtroom presence to expose the injustices of the criminal justice system. In 1952 he helped to free Frances Newton the last woman to be sentenced to prison in New York State. With the help of his colleagues Manley helped to reform Sing Sing the notorious prison in Ossining New York and helped to free thousands of inmates. The Man from Sing Sing is a powerful and stirring tale of human endurance determination and courage and a testament to the power of the human spirit.; 8vo; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1932160525Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. 1932. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A very good- first printing first edition housed in dust-jacket of very good condition. A small hole is present from the bottom of title page through page 38. The dust-jacket has some chipping and wear. The cover and spine of book have spots of discoloration; PRISONERThe Man from Sing Sing is the riveting story of one man's fight for freedom after being wrongly convicted and sent to prison. In a time of great social and political upheaval Frank Galvin is convicted of a brutal murder and sent to Sing Sing one of America's most notorious prisons. In a riveting and suspenseful narrative Oppenheim tells the story of Galvin's fight for freedom from his initial incarceration to his daring escape and the incredible odyssey that leads him to safety and the truth.Oppenheim's powerful story brings to life the injustice of the prison system and the courage of the man who fought against it. With its unforgettable characters and dramatic plot The Man from Sing Sing is a gripping read that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.; 8vo; 306 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160020London & Melbourne: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition with slight discoloration on some pages. There is an inked inscription on the front pastedown; ; 8vo; 250 pages . Ward, Lock & Co. , Limited hardcover
199234486New York Tokyo Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0892964863 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with ttraces of foxing to top edge in alike dust-jacket; The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous: A Suspense Tale of Old Cairo is a book about a young boy named Ahmed and his adventure in Old Cairo. Ahmed is a street urchin who is trying to find a way to escape from the poverty and violence that surrounds him. One day he meets a mysterious old man named Mamur Zapt. Mamur Zapt tells Ahmed about a magical donkey named Donkey-Vous. Donkey-Vous is a powerful creature that can help Ahmed escape from Old Cairo and reach a new life. Ahmed is skeptical at first but he decides to trust Mamur Zapt. Together they embark on an adventure full of danger and mystery. Ahmed must use all of his courage and ingenuity to outwit his enemies and save himself from a life of poverty and hardship.; 8vo; 265 pages; FSA . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1907160213Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1907. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The cover has a slight wrinkle and the spine is slightly cocked. There is normal shelf wear otherwise. A previous owner's inscription is found in pen ink on the front flyleaf; The Malefactor is the story of a man who has been wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In order to prove his innocence he must find the true killer. Along the way he uncovers a conspiracy and realizes that the person he thought was his friend is actually working against him.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 304 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
199625302New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 055309999X . A handome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear and round green sticker to rear. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; It's been a year since the funeral of Diane Mott Davidson and her husband Tom is still not over her death. Diane's sister Liza is the only one who seems to be able to bring him out of his dark moods. One night Tom comes home from work and tells Liza that he's found a body. The Main Corpse is the only name he can remember. Liza is hesitant to take him on as her new client but she eventually agrees to help him investigate. As they start to piece together the victim's identity they realize that the case may be more complicated than they thought.; 8vo; 337 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
200926064New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385504225 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and lightly bumped front corners in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Dan Brown's hero from The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is in the U. S. Capitol Building when a disturbing object is discovered in the Capitol Building an ancient invitation one meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of esoteric wisdom; 8vo; xiv 3-509 510 4 pages . Doubleday hardcover
1910160051Boston: Little Brown and Company. Good. 1910. First Edition. Hardcover. Good condition with inking on front flyleaf. Title on front cover has mostly rubbed off and there is general shelfwear. Small stain on page 277 that does not obscure text. No other marks or blemishes. ; The Lost Ambassador is a story about a young girl who is sent to Spain to be the ambassador's daughter. She is not happy with the job and is not sure why she was chosen. She meets a man who is also not happy with the job and they start to fall in love. She is forced to leave Spain and the man she loves and she never sees him again.; Color Illustrations; 8vo; 316 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
1908160505Boston: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine. 1908. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in near fine condition. The clear black and white illustrated cover is clean. The book is tightly bound with a previous owner's signature on front endpaper; Collection of stories published between October 1907 and August 1908 in "The Cosmopolitan" ; B&W; 8vo; 278 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
198534531New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 1985. Uncorrected Proof. Softcover. 0394538994 . A most attractive Uncorrected Proof in Fine condition with publisher's summary stapled inside the front wrap; The Lonely Silver Rain is John D. MacDonald's final Travis McGee novel #21. The disappearance of a lavishly appointed custom-built yacht.the brutal murder of a Peruvian debutante.the sloppy "accidental death" of a Florida real estate tycoon.These are the pieces of the puzzle that Travis McGee must fit together to save his own life; 8vo; x 3 4-208 6 pages . Alfred A. Knopf paperback
200625061London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050179 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; When his father is killed fourteen-year-old David is banished from his family and his home in Scotland to live with his estranged grandfather on a remote Scottish island. David is determined to find his father's killer and when he discovers a smuggling ring operating on the island he is certain he has found his opportunity. With the help of a local girl and a smuggler David sets out to catch the criminals and bring them to justice.; 8vo; 385 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
160538London: Hodder and Stoughton Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. A very good copy with slight discoloration to cover and a cocked spine. The previous owner's signature is on the front endpage and there is minimal amount of foxing throughout ; The Little Gentleman from Okehampstead is a novel about a young gentleman Lord Arthur Dedlock who is forced to flee England after being accused of a crime he didn't commit. He moves to the country estate of Okehampstead where he befriends the enigmatic Mr. Boldwood and falls in love with the beautiful Agnes. When new evidence emerges implicating Lord Arthur in the crime he must choose between fleeing again and fighting for his innocence.; 8vo; 256 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Limited hardcover
199725687New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142614 . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; From the critically acclaimed author of the internationally bestselling novel The Rosie Project comes a hilarious and touching story of love loss and second chances.When the List was published it was a sensation. Now ten years on the List has become a classic.Adam has never forgotten the day he received The List. It was a letter postmarked from Rome Italy and inside was a list of the names of the women Adam had slept with - and one of his ex-girlfriends.The List was the last thing Adam wanted to remember. He banished it to the depths of his mind where it stayed until one day out of the blue it shows up on his doorstep.Martini weaves a story of love loss and second chances and of the power of lists to hold us together and to tear us apart.; 8vo; 438 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1928160040Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1928. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good condition book with a slightly cocked and discolored spine. Inking on front endpage but no other marks throughout. ; The Light Beyond by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a gripping and heart-wrenching story of love loss and redemption. Lizzie and John are married have two young children and are the perfect couple. But something is wrong. Lizzie can't shake the feeling that something is wrong and John is distant and uninterested in anything else but work. When Lizzie starts to see things that aren't there she starts to fear for her and her children's safety. As the paranoia and fear take over her life she starts to question her sanity. Lizzie is determined to find out what's going on and to save her family.; 8vo; 311 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
198943012New York: Summit Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. 1/4 Cloth. 0671695363 . An edition in Very Good condition in an alike dust-jacket each with some shelfwear and a small closed tear on upper back of dust-jacket; The story of Lindow Man an archaeological sensation. Co-authored with Don Robins; 8vo; 176 pages; FSA . Summit Books hardcover
201025425New York: Dutton. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525951725 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of soiling to fore edge in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Meg Gardiner directly on the title page; From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Memory Keeper's Daughter a haunting novel of love and deception.In 1922 on the eve of her sixteenth birthday Rose LaClaire moves from her small Irish town to the city to live with her rich uncle. In the city Rose meets the handsome charismatic J.D. She's in love with him and he with her. But Rose discovers that J.D. is not who he seems. He's a liar and he's been lying to her all along.Now in the present day Rose has a chance to right some of the wrongs of the past. She's been invited to spend Christmas with J.D. and his family in Vermont. As she gets closer to the truth Rose realizes that J.D. may be the only person who can help her heal from the pain of the past.But can Rose ever forgive him for the; 8vo; 353 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
198725735New York: E. P. Dutton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525245065 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Very Good dust-jacket with light sunning. SIGNED and inscribed by author David Morrell; A gripping atmospheric and ghost story set in the days of sail.The League of Night and Fog is a haunting and atmospheric story set in the days of sail. It tells the story of a group of sailors who are caught in a storm at sea and the terrifying things that happen to them. The sailors are surrounded by a darkness that seems to come from the sea itself and they are quickly lost in the storm. But the darkness is not the only thing that is terrifying about this storm. There are also the ghosts of the sailors who have died in this storm and they are coming for them. The sailors are able to fight off the ghosts but they are not able to escape the storm. As they are buffeted by the waves they find themselves wondering what kind of fate awaits them. is a haunting and atmospheric story set in the days of sail. It tells the story of a group of sailors who are caught in a storm at sea and the; 8vo; 400 pages; Signed by Author . E. P. Dutton hardcover
200826484New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312366302 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; When 17-year-old Julia's mother is killed in a car accident she's left with the decision of whether to file a wrongful death suit or to move on with her life. Julia chooses the second chance and enrolls in a law school in her mother's memory. Julia quickly realizes that the law is more complicated than she thought and she must navigate the minefield of family dynamics court proceedings and lawyers to hold those responsible for her mother's death accountable. With the help of her friends and family Julia is determined to get justice for her mother and herself.; 8vo; 346 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199326496New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671735306 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and lightly bumped lower rear corner in Fine dust jacket with round blue sticker to rear; This book is about a woman who is in her late 60s who is starting to experience the death of her friends and family. She decides to travel to different places in Europe to remember them.; A Superintendent Bone Mystery; 8vo; 247 pages . Pocket Books hardcover
199425301New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553095870 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust jacket with round blue sticker to rear. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; Goldy Bear's fiance Detective Tom Schultz discovers the Reverend Theodore Olson lying in a pool of bloodright before Tom and Goldy's wedding ceremony was about to begin but when police arrive to investigate Olson's murder Schultz is nowhere to be found ; 8vo; xii 2-283 284 8 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
199332578New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671776223 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with slightly cocked spine and light soiling to page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In the future the world is a dark and dangerous place. The only thing that keeps the population safe is the spy agency MGS. When the head of MGS is killed the agency is in shambles. The new head Agent 47 must find the killer before they can kill again.; 8vo; FSA . Simon & Schuster hardcover
