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200045820New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196300 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The U.S.S. Seawolf is a fast stealthy submarine that is used by the United States Navy. The Seawolf is a very important submarine because it can go very fast and stay very quiet.; 8vo; 436 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
196240229Washington D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. Very Good. 1962. Hardcover. Very Good condition light edgewear; ; 4to; 278 pages . U.S. Government Printing Office hardcover
201025465New York: A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039915597X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; In 1988 the year of the thirty-eighth birthday of Sue Grafton's hero Kinsey Millhone Kinsey is approached by Michael Sutton who is soliciting her help with a 1960s disappearance of a four-year-old girl. Sutton's uneasy relationship with the truth is not always helping; A Kinsey Millhone Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-403 404 pages; Signed by Author . A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200170667New York: Scribner. Fine. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0743201957 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition signed by author John Dunning; In the days leading up to and during World War II John Dunning's family lives in the small town of Eastern Connecticut. John and his friends explore the town and its surrounding areas discovering the secrets and mysteries that lie hidden.; 8vo; 479 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner paperback
200125351New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743201957 . A smart first edition/first printing Fingerprint edition; "Anti-Limited edition" in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edge wear and "Fingerprint edition" sticker to front. With author's SIGNATURE and finger print index finger to special tipped in leaf. This copy being one of approximately 875 unnumbered copies 35% with this print--out of a total edition of 2500 unnumbered copies; In 1942 Dunning then a young man in his early twenties enlisted in the United States Navy. Serving aboard the USS Indianapolis Dunning's ship was torpedoed by the Japanese on July 30th 1945 resulting in the deaths of almost all aboard. In this vividly written and compelling memoir Dunning tells the story of that fateful day and the months that followed as he struggled to survive in the intense and horrific conditions of the sinking ship. With razor-sharp wit and an unerring eye for detail Dunning brings readers into the heart of the chaotic and deadly days of World War II.; 8vo; 478 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
199525807New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671782711 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Twilight is a novel written by Nancy Pickard. It is about a young girl named Bella who moves to a new town with her mother and stepfather. Bella falls in love with a vampire named Edward and they begin a forbidden relationship. The townspeople are afraid of Edward and they keep Bella and Edward apart. However Bella and Edward are able to find a way to be together.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
200045337New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193646 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this novel Neil McMahon tells the story of two brothers each struggling with their own demons. The older brother John is a Vietnam vet who struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The younger brother Tim is a college student who is struggling with his own demons-namely an addiction to drugs and alcohol. John and Tim's lives intersect when John moves in with Tim to help him get his life back on track.; 8vo; 205 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
199425760New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 038529932X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; When a serial killer targeting women in the city is caught the detective on the case is sure that the killer is one of her old cases. But as she digs into the past she realizes that the killer is someone she never suspected-her own husband.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 432 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
200125713New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892967242 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; Mayor Archer's Tucker Peak tells the story of a young girl Penny and her family as they struggle to survive in the wild after a devastating wildfire destroys their home. With the help of her new friend a grizzly bear Penny must learn to survive in an unfamiliar and dangerous world.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press hardcover
197942057Cambridge MA And London England: Belnap Press of Harvard University Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0674910257 . A first edition in Very Good condition with edgewear and rubbing to the boards in alike dust-jacket with sunning rubbing and edgewear; A perceptive guide to the study of history. Teaches how to read how to analyze how to discriminate. Useful in the study of current history in the making and to the professional historian; 8vo; 437 pages; FSA . Belnap Press of Harvard University Press hardcover
200126145New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428293 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The Trust Fund is a novel by Frey that tells the story of two brothers one who is successful and one who is not. The novel is set in the present day and tells the story of the brothers as they deal with the aftermath of their father's death and the struggle to maintain their father's fortune.; 8vo; 341 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
200126211New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312209290 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; The true believers of the small town of West Egg are the ones who refuse to let the outside world define them. They are the ones who stay true to themselves no matter what. They are the ones who are always there for one another no matter what. And they are the ones who will do anything to keep their town together.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 328 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200226280New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765302187 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Trophy Widow is a compelling moving and ultimately triumphant story of a woman who learns to stand up for herself and find the courage to start over.Jenna is a trophy widow the wife of a professional golfer who was killed in a car accident. Jenna is struggling to keep up the appearance of a normal life while she mourns the loss of her husband and tries to raise their two young children. When Jenna's brother-in-law suggests she take a vacation to Italy to get away from it all she jumps at the chance.Jenna is shocked when she arrives in Italy and discovers that her brother-in-law has arranged for her to stay in his villa. Jenna is reluctant to leave the privacy of her brother-in-law's home but she gradually comes to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the villa.While Jenna is in Italy she meets Antonio a charming Italian man who is also a wid; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 397 pages . Forge hardcover
199232340New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671732552 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; The novel is about a man named Harold who is wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. He is forced to go on a journey to clear his name and prove his innocence. Along the way he meets new friends and enemies who will test him to the limit.; 8vo; FSA . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199626473New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525937676 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with "special offer" sticker to front; In this riveting novel sixteen-year-old Tessa is accused of arson and sentenced to spend the summer in a juvenile detention center. Against the advice of her lawyer Tessa chooses to take her case to trial. She is pitted against an experienced prosecutor a hostile judge and a hostile jury. With the help of her new friends Tessa must overcome the obstacles in her way-including her own doubts-if she wants to prove her innocence and come home.; 8vo; 339 pages . Dutton hardcover
199826018London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0333746309 . A lovely first UK edition/first Impression in Fine condition with minor fore edge soiling in alike dust-jacket; After a year in jail Tyler is a free man. He's eager to start over and make things right with his family. But when someone starts killing people who have wronged them Tyler realizes that he's still a target. Now he must use all of his cunning and strength to outwit his enemies and protect those he loves.; 8vo; 310 pages . MacMillan hardcover
199726017London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. 1st UK Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0333713516 . A sharp first UK edition/second Impression in Near Fine condition with soiling to the fore edge in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; When 16-year-old Hannah is found brutally murdered the community is torn apart by the tragedy. Hannah had a reputation as a troublemaker and was the victim of several bullying incidents. The investigation leads detectives to a group of teenage boys who they believe are responsible for Hannah's death. As the trial approaches the boys fight to prove their innocence but the evidence against them is overwhelming. The trial is a media circus and the community is divided on who to believe. As the boys take the stand they reveal the dark secrets of their past and the pressure to fit in leads to tragedy. The trial and retribution that follows is a fascinating look into the lives of teenage boys and the lengths they will go to fit in and be accepted.; 8vo; 326 pages . MacMillan hardcover
200226322New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743215060 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Very Good dust jacket with moderate edgewear; FBI Special Agent Lindsay investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected. He uncovers a complex conspiracy that leads him to the dark heart of the FBI.; 8vo; 260 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
199714507New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0375400060 . A most beautiful first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket; John Updike's journal of 66-year-old Ben Turnbull who reflects about the onset of old age and his dwindling sex life in 2020 following the Sino-American War which the USA lost. He also attempts to cope with a changed America in which Federal and State bureaucracy and law enforcement have disappeared to be replaced by gangs running protection rackets; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
198418796Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in Very Fine condition SIGNED by author Norman Mailer; The story of Tim Madden an unsuccessful writer addicted to bourbon cigarettes and careless women. He wakes one morning remembering nothing of the prior night. His Porsche is soaked with blood and in a secluded corner in nearby woods he finds a severed blonde head. Is he a murderer Can he reconstruct the missing hours of that terrible evening This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded sewn in pages and ribbon marker simply superb quality Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xviii 229 3 pages; 14601; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
200025303New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553107232 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; In Tough Cookie Davidson tells the story of a strong-willed little girl who overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds. After her mother's death Cookie is sent to live with her father who is a strict military man. In spite of his tight discipline Cookie finds a strong sense of self-reliance and determination. She quickly learns how to take care of herself and when she is placed in a group home after her father's death she uses her skills and resources to become an accomplished young woman. Despite her many challenges Cookie is determined to make a life for herself. She becomes a successful businesswoman and eventually finds love. Tough Cookie is an inspiring story of resilience and determination and it is sure to touch the hearts of readers everywhere.; 8vo; 291 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
198719846New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877959056 . A very beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minute bump to top corners of board in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by the author Elmore Leonard directly on the title page; Leonard's Detroit characters talk their way into a religious scam that ultimately backfires. The power to heal by literally touching others unites an ex-monk and a young girl with an ulterior motive. Basis for the 1997 motion picture written and directed by Paul Schrader starring Christopher Walken Bridget Fonda Skeet Ulrich Tom Arnold Gina Gershon Lolita Davidovich Janeane Garofalo and Paul Mazurs; 8vo; x 245 1 pages; Signed by Author . Arbor House hardcover
200125759New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313667 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this enthralling novel the reader is taken on an exhilarating ride through the mind of a damaged and charismatic man. Paul Kemp is a man with a troubled past who is trying to rebuild his life. When he is informed that he has a chance to participate in a secret experiment that could give him a perfect memory he jumps at the chance. What Paul doesn't realize is that the experiment is a front for a sinister plot. The people behind the experiment are not just looking to implant a perfect memory in Paul; they want to use him as a weapon. With enemies on all sides Paul must use all his cunning and strength to survive.Total Recall is a fast-paced action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Paretsky's unique writing style brings Paul and his world to life and her intricate plot will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199725143New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446520950 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and inscribed to "Mike the Hedger" by author David Baldacci directly on the half-title page; When Max Ryan is falsely accused of a heinous crime he must go on the run to clear his name and redeem his reputation. With the help of his former girlfriend and new friend FBI agent Valerie Evans Max begins to piece together the clues that could lead to his exoneration. However the more Max investigates the more he realizes that someone is trying to kill him. As he races to find the truth Max realizes that someone is following him and they won't stop until they have Total Control.; 8vo; 520 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
200425600New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312332459 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; Winner of the 2003 PWA Prize for 'Best First PI Novel'. Author's first novel; A Lincoln Perry Mystery; 8vo; x 290 4 pages; Signed by Author . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover