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199526513New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671798146 . A charming first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Owen Gray is a sniper. Not just a sniper. He was America's best with a record-breaking kill in Vietnam - a man who could be hidden motionless for days at a time waiting for the microsecond in which he would take out an enemy with one clean shot at 1300 yards. He did this 96 times. In recognition the Marine Corps renamed its sniper range in his honor. Now Gray just wants to quietly live out his life as an assistant U. S. District attorney in New York where he is raising three adopted children all victims of the war he is trying resolutely to forget - and atone for. He never wants to see a rifle again. But suddenly twenty-five years after Gray placed his Winchester rifle in the Marine Corps museum a sniper is hunting him through the streets of New York City. The sniper's bullets find their mark. But the mark is not Gray. The sniper is challenging him warning him that he will keep on killing until Gray picks up his rifle one more time. Gray falling in love with a woman who is beginning to break through his shell is determined to protect her and his children. Reluctantly caught up once again in a game that both repels and excites him Gray leads his rival into the woods of his native Idaho where the two best-trained killers in the world will shoot it out to the death; 8vo . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199532942New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671798146 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. Corners lightly bumped; This is the story of a group of young people who are forced to leave their homes and families to escape the violence and destruction of World War I. They must find a way to survive in a new and dangerous world and learn to trust each other if they hope to make it home alive.; 8vo; FSA . Simon and Schuster hardcover
199925513New York: Avon. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975300 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with bumped upper rear corner in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's White Elephant Dead is the perfect blend of suspenseful mystery and dark humor. When the bodies of two wealthy socialites turn up at the bottom of a cliff Detective John Corey is called in to investigate. The women had been attending a party when they disappeared and Corey quickly learns that their deaths are not a simple accident. As he investigates he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads all the way to the top of the social ladder. Hart's trademark intelligence and humor are on full display in this fast-paced page-turning mystery.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover
199234568New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039303366X . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with faint traces of foxing to top page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Walter Mosley directly on the title page; Walter Mosley's second mystery featuring Easy Rawlins a tough black private detective in L. A.' s Watts neighborhood. The year is 1956 and a serial killer is stalking the bars of Watts. To date three black bar girls have been murdered but when a white stripper Cyndi Starr aka "The White Butterfly" is similarly murdered all hell breaks loose. The heat is finally on to find the killer; Easy Rawlins Mystery; 8vo; 9 10-272 pages; Signed by Author . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
200126362New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975459 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; In Whistler's Angel John R. Maxim tells the story of an unconventional love affair between artist James McNeill Whistler and his muse Anna Ringgold. The novel is rich in detail and exploration of the creative process and is a compelling read.; 8vo; 355 pages . William Morrow hardcover
200425424New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060596503 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor wear to extremities in Near Fine with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Joseph R. Garber directly on the title page; Whirlwind tells the story of a group of high school students who are forced to evacuate their town during a tornado. The teens must band together to survive the chaos and find their way back home.; 8vo; 313 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
160577Paulo San Francisco Sydney: Harper & Row Publishers. As New in As New dust jacket. N.D. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060113847 . A beautiful first American edition/first printing in practically new condition with no blemishes or shelfwear. Volume is housed in an equally fine dust jacket ; Whip Hand is the story of a young man who has an unusual gift. His hands can whip objects with incredible speed and strength. He uses this gift to make a living as a street performer. As he travels the country he meets people from all walks of life and learns about the importance of friendship and family.; Sid Halley Series; Vol. 2; Cover Art; 8vo; 293 pages . Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover
199826375New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966505 . A Fine first edition/first printing with small bump to bottom of spine. In alike dust-jacket; Most people think of sleep as a time to relax and recharge but for Marcia Muller it's a time of unrest. She can't stop thinking about the people she's left behind the missed opportunities and the regrets. One night after a long day at the office she takes a break to stare out the window at the city below. Suddenly she sees a man walking down the street his head down. She can't take her eyes off of him and she realizes that she's been watching him for hours. As she watches he disappears into a building. Marcia can't shake the feeling that she knows him but she can't remember where she's seen him before. She decides to track him down and after a few frustrating attempts she finally catches up to him. He's in a holding cell waiting to be processed for deportation. She introduces herself and tells him her story and soon they're talking. She learns that he's from; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover
318pp. 25 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
200425998New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399151982 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated "4 June 2004" by author Edward Wright directly on the title page; I Disappear is a compelling and dark novel about a young man with Asperger's Syndrome and his journey to find himself. Ethan is trying to find his place in the world but he's constantly thwarted by his lack of social skills and strange obsessions. When he meets a girl named Sarah he finally feels like he has found a friend. But Sarah is mysterious and elusive and Ethan starts to worry that she might be hiding something. Then one night Sarah disappears without a trace. Ethan begins to explore her disappearance and he soon discovers that Sarah is connected to a network of disappearances that are happening all over the city. With the help of his friend and mentor Dr. James Ethan starts to piece together the mystery of Sarah's disappearance and the sinister plot that may be behind it. I Disappear is a suspenseful and compelling novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the end.; A John Ray Horn Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
201126004London: Little Brown. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 140870269X . An smart first edition/first Impression in About Fine condition with cocked spine in alike dust-wrapper; Where the Bodies Are Buried is a mystery novel set in Glasgow Scotland. It follows the investigation of a series of murders that take place in and around the city.; 8vo; 293 pages . Little, Brown hardcover
200825252New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061287512 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie on the tipped in Limited edition page; Where Memories Lie is a story of love and loss. Lizzie and Jack have been married for thirty-six years and they have two daughters. When Jack develops a tumor Lizzie must face the possibility that their time together is coming to an end. She spends her days with Jack telling him stories and sharing memories. As the tumor grows Jack becomes increasingly unable to remember who he is. Lizzie must make the decision to let him go and she must find a way to live without him.Where Memories Lie is a story of love and loss. Lizzie and Jack have been married for thirty-six years and they have two daughters. When Jack develops a tumor Lizzie must face the possibility that their time together is coming to an end. She spends her days with Jack telling him stories and sharing memories. As the tumor grows Jack becomes increasingly unable to remember who he is. Lizzie must make the decision; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
199145793New York Tokyo Sweden and Milan: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964189 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Marcia Muller directly on the title page; is the story of a family at the end of their rope. The father a successful journalist is struggling with a terminal illness and the mother is trying to keep the family afloat while also caring for her young son. The family moves from city to city looking for a place that is both affordable and where their son can receive the best possible education. When they finally settle in a small town in upstate New York they find themselves at the mercy of the local community and their own struggles.Where Echoes Live is a story of family hardship and hope. The father is dying the mother is struggling to make ends meet and their only son is struggling in school. They find themselves in a small town in upstate New York but are quickly at the mercy of the community. The town is closed off to the outside world there is no shopping and the only job available is at the local paper mill. The family is forced to adapt to their new surroundings and; A Sharon McCone Mystery; 8vo; 326 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover
200925531New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312534868 . A Lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated11/16/09 by author James Hime on the title page; The story follows a group of armadillos as they journey to find a new home. Along the way they face obstacles including a river full of crocodiles and a group of tyrannosaurus rexes. Ultimately the armadillos find a new home and learn about the importance of friendship and family.; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover
199826429Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316693324 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In this gripping novel a family is torn apart when a devastating tornado touches down in their small town. The storm takes with it not only the homes and families of those in its path but also the secrets and hidden truths that have built up over the years in this tight-knit community. As each member of the community tries to pick up the pieces of their lives they must reconcile the differences that have kept them apart.In the end only the strength of family love and friendship can help them overcome the devastation.; 8vo; 416 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
199830768Boston and New York: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316693324 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author James Patterson directly on the title page in black permanent marker; When the Wind Blows tells the story of a family who are forced to flee their home in Hurricane Katrina. The family including the parents their two young children and their dog must cross the Gulf Coast in a small boat in order to find safety. The journey is long and difficult and the family is constantly harassed by the storm and the pirates who prey on small boats in the Gulf. Despite the danger the family manages to make it to the safety of a small island and they are able to start over.; 8vo; 416 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
1st Magnum edition. VG pbk. ISBN 0417034504. Cover illustration by Gino D'Achille. Romantic Suspense. 17789. eng
1930160533Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1930. Hardcover. A very good edition with clean tightly bound pages. The cover shows age and areas of discoloration ; ; 8vo; 260 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
160534London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good-. N.D. Hardcover. A very good- undated edition with the dust-jacket cover glued to front pastedown. There is no exterior dust-jacket. There is some tanning to endpages and the spine is loose ; ; 8vo; 316 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
1985100137212Michael Joseph 1985 352 pages 15 494x3 81x22 606cm. 1985. Cartonné jaquette. 352 pages.
197531195New York: Bobley. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1975. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. Reprint in Very Good condition without dust-jacket. Front cover shows a reddish stain; Webster's American Biographies by Illustrated World Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and detailed encyclopedia of American history that is perfect for high school and college students. The encyclopedia includes bios of well-known and lesser-known figures in American history making it an essential resource for learning about American history. The encyclopedia is also full of beautiful full-color images that help to illustrate the biographies.; 8vo; FSA . Bobley hardcover
2009500266052ALBIN MICHEL 2009 336 pages 15 2x3 6x23 8cm. 2009. Broché. 336 pages.
200124116New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206127 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket signed by author Eliot Pattison; This book is about a boy named Eliot and his adventures in the water touching stone. Eliot is a very curious boy and he loves to explore. One day Eliot found a water touching stone. He was amazed by how it worked and decided to take it home with him. Eliot was curious to see how it worked and tried different things with it. He was able to make water droplets fall from the stone and he was also able to make the water flow uphill. Eliot was very happy with his discovery and he decided to keep the water touching stone with him always.; 8vo; x 419 2 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200725251New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060525274 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated "2-16-07" by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; Deborah Crombie's debut novel is set in an agrarian community in the 1930s and tells the story of two women one of whom is pregnant and the other who is not. Told in alternating chapters the story centres around the women's relationships with each other and their husbands as well as their dealings with the local doctor who is also the only source of medical care. The women are faced with difficult choices some of which have serious consequences and Crombie creates a compelling and atmospheric setting in which to tell her story.; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
Vg/Vg (clean bright intact dj with top corners lightly rubbed, a very clean tight copy with one tiny faint smudge front free endpaper, no other marks, faint browning page edges) octavo 380pp.
