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200425911New York: Atria Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743432924 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Leslie Silbert directly on the title page; When her father is diagnosed with a terminal illness nineteen-year-old Cate learns the importance of living in the present and the power of communication. Inspired by her father's stories of his time as an intelligence officer in World War II Cate embarks on a journey to learn more about intelligence and its importance in the modern world. She interviews world leaders attends intelligence conferences and even takes a course on covert operations at the CIA. Cate learns that intelligence is more than just gathering information; it's about understanding the intentions and motivations of others and using that knowledge to achieve your goals.This book is about Cate's journey to learn more about intelligence and its importance in the modern world. Cate interviews world leaders attends intelligence conferences and even takes a course on covert operations at the CIA. She learns that intelligence is more than just gathering information; it's about understanding the intentions and motivations of others and using that knowledge to achieve your goals.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Atria Books hardcover
200525619New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385515316 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Michael Lawson directly on the title page; This book tells the story of two brothers both of whom have been boxing since childhood. The older brother Jimmy is a world champion and the younger Tim is trying to follow in his footsteps. When Jimmy is arrested for a crime he didn't commit Tim is forced to take on the world champion in a fight to clear his brother's name.; A Joe Demarco Novel; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
200525209New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525948740 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Harlan Coben directly on the title page; After a high-profile trial that revealed shocking details of a serial killer's crimes two detectives are assigned to work the case solo. Sparks fly as they try to piece together what happened but the killer is smarter and more cunning than they expected. When one detective is killed the other must use all of his skills to find the killer before he strikes again.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
199029742London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 038541370X . A handsome first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper. SIGNED by author Ian McEwan directly on the title page; This psychological thriller into the world of espionage and secrets of the heart is a startling departure from the usual for McEwan. The story is based on the actual but little known secret tunnel under the Soviet sector of Cold War Berlin which the British and Americans built in 1954 to gain access to the Russians' communication system; 8vo ; viii 231 1 pages; Signed by Author . Jonathan Cape hardcover
201151008New York: Crown Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307717127 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Taylor Stevens directly on the title page; Author's second novel preceded by The Informationist ; Vanessa Michael Munroe; 8vo; 12 331 332-6 4 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers hardcover
201125919New York: Crown Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307717097 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Taylor Stevens directly on the title page; Author's first novel. Publisher's Weekly compared Stevens's protagonist Vanessa "Michael" Munroe to Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander ; A Vanessa Michael Munroe Novel; 8vo; viii 307 308 2 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers hardcover
200126082New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670030600 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with trivial page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket; This book is about Ernestine a young girl who is faced with many difficult decisions in her life. She must decide between the life she wants and the life her family wants for her. She must also decide between the life she wants and the life she thinks is best for her friends. Ernestine is a determined young girl and she does not give up easily. She learns a lot about herself and the importance of family friends and love during her journey.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; 248 pages . Viking hardcover
200040451New York: Hyperion. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0786865296 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Very Good dust-jacket; The doomed 1913 voyage of the Karluk. An epic tale of true adventure that rivals the most dramatic fiction. Drawn from the diaries of those who were rescued and those who perished even an interview with the one living survivor; 8vo; 402 pages; FSA . Hyperion hardcover
198830211New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394543971 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; The Icarus Agenda is a 1988 thriller novel by Robert Ludlum about a U. S. Congressman Evan Kendrick whose past heroism in rescuing hostages in Oman makes him a target for terrorists and a secret society the "Inver Brass" who want to use him as a pawn to reshape the world. The plot involves Kendrick being forced out of hiding to confront a new terrorist threat led by a mysterious figure called the Mahdi while also uncovering a conspiracy to control the U. S. Presidency. It is a standalone novel though some sources mistakenly link it to the Jack Ryan series; 8vo . Random House hardcover
198830210New York: Random House. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394543971 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; The Icarus Agenda is a 1988 thriller novel by Robert Ludlum about a U. S. Congressman Evan Kendrick whose past heroism in rescuing hostages in Oman makes him a target for terrorists and a secret society the "Inver Brass" who want to use him as a pawn to reshape the world. The plot involves Kendrick being forced out of hiding to confront a new terrorist threat led by a mysterious figure called the Mahdi while also uncovering a conspiracy to control the U. S. Presidency. It is a standalone novel though some sources mistakenly link it to the Jack Ryan series; 8vo; FSA . Random House hardcover
200125496New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312268947 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Hamilton directly on the title page; The Hunting Wind is a historical fiction book about the American West. It tells the story of a young boy growing up in the 1800s and his struggles against the Native Americans in the region.; An Alex McKnight Novel; 8vo; 306 pages; Signed by Author . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200926217New York and Boston: Grand Central Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446195596 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with trivial page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When twelve-year-old Jesse is abducted his family and the police launch a frantic search. With no clues and no leads they are at their wits' end. Jesse is found safe and sound days later but the experience has left him frightened and unsure of who to trust. Jesse must keep his head down and focus on his schoolwork but the memories of that terrifying day are forever burned into his mind.This novel follows Jesse and his family as they try to piece together what happened to him and how to keep him safe in the future. Along the way they face many challenges but ultimately find strength in each other. The Hunted is an exciting and heart-wrenching story that will leave readers captivated from start to finish.; 8vo; 453 pages . Grand Central Publishing hardcover
198422233Annapolis MD: Naval Inst Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1984. Hardcover. 0870212850 . A book club edition without ISBN. Very Good condition in chipped slightly soiled dust-jacket unpriced with eight blurbs; "An iron and guts tale about an undersea world most readers are only vaguely aware exists" - Clive Cussler. Tom Clancy's famous first novel about Marko Ramius's attempt to defect to the US with the experimental nuclear submarine Red October during the cold war. Basis for the major motion picture starring Sean Connery Alec Baldwin and Scott Glenn; 8vo; viii 387 13 pages . Naval Inst Press hardcover
200625630New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525949143 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Lescroart directly on the title page; The Hunt Club is a thrilling mystery novel that tells the story of a group of wealthy elite men who gather to hunt big game in Africa. As the group's leader Drew Hunter starts to unravel the secrets of the club he quickly realizes that something sinister is happening. Soon he and his team are in danger and they must fight to stay alive as they uncover a dark conspiracy.This novel is full of suspense and action and it will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a must-read for fans of mystery novels and it is sure to leave them wanting more.; A Devin Juhle Novel; 8vo; 405 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
199325483New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679425233 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Martha Grimes directly on the title page; This debut novel is the story of a friendship between two women one who has been abandoned by her family and the other who is struggling to rebuild hers. They are both trying to find their way in a world that seems to be against them and the bond that forms between them is the only thing that keeps them going.; A Richard Jury Mystery; 8vo; 331 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
197551769Indianapolis New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1975. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition condition in alike dust-jacket minor edgewear; Dunning's novel The Holland Suggestions is a fast-paced suspenseful read. The story follows the intersecting lives of a group of people who are suddenly thrust into the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. As the characters become entangled in the web of deceit they must use all their ingenuity and courage to survive. The Holland Suggestions is an exciting thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the last page.; 8vo; 187 pages; FSA . The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. hardcover
200026035London: Century. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0712684115 . A handsome first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and age-toned page edges in alike dust-wrapper with light edgewear; The Hit List is an exciting and suspenseful novel about a secret government program that targets dangerous criminals. The novel follows the lives of the characters as they are targeted by the program and it is full of suspense and intrigue.; 8vo; 310 pages . Century hardcover
198243458Eureka IL: Board of Trustees of Eureka College. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. An edition in Very Good condition with shelfwear and a cocked spine in an alike dust-jacket that has a closed tear on lower front which is taped on the inside; This history of Eureka College was compiled by a committee chaired by Mrs. Stephen Binkley; 8vo; 312 pages; FSA . Board of Trustees of Eureka College hardcover
1976160231Garden City: Doubleday & Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. An edition in near fine condition with near fine dust-jacket. A clean copy; The Himalayan Concerto is a book about the life and music of John Masters. It tells the story of John and his orchestra and the incredible journey they took to play in the mountains of Nepal. Along the way they encountered wild animals treacherous terrain and a host of inspiring people. In the end the Concerto was a success and John and his orchestra became legends in the Himalayas.; 8vo; 374 pages . Doubleday & Company, Inc. hardcover
1976160350Garden City: Doubleday & Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first american edition first printing in near fine condition with a near fine dust-jacket. A clean copy with tight binding; Dust-jacket design by William Maughan. ; 8vo; 374 pages . Doubleday & Company, Inc. hardcover
1976160349London: Michael Joseph Ltd. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition first printing in very good condition with a near fine dust-jacket. There is some tanning to the pages and an ex-libris bookplate on the front endpage. The endpapers bear an illustrated map of India; Dust-jacket design by Dick Leach. ; 8vo; 293 pages . Michael Joseph Ltd hardcover
191728193Boston: Little Brown and Company. Fine. 1917. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A fine first printing of the first edition with just some slight stains and rubbing of outer fabric ; ; 8vo; 328 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
191728192Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1917. Second Printing. Hardcover. This second printing is in very good condition with some rubbing of the green fabric of hardback and a slight lean to the spine. The hinge is also cracked and there are some slight stains of the paste downs and the fly leaf. ; ; 8vo; 328 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1917160318New York: A. L. Burt Company. Very Good-. 1917. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. The boards are loosening and the covers show some signs of general wear from life on the shelf; Frontispiece by George Avison. ; 8vo; 328 pages . A. L. Burt Company hardcover
197445137New York: William Morrow & Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0688002102 . An attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike price-clipped dust-jacket. SIGNED "Oliver Bleeck / aka / Ross Thomas" by the author directly on the title page. Rather scarce to see signed; Philip St. Ives is back on another adventure. This time St. Ives finds himself in a London jail even before he has accepted an offer to recover the Sword of St. Louis. After accepting the offer St. Ives becomes involved in a deadly game of deception and murder. ; 8vo; viii 217 3 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow & Company, Inc. hardcover
