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200625673New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060724005 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Michele Martinez directly on the title page; This novel is set in a boarding school for girls in upstate New York in the 1970s. It centers around the relationships between the students and the teachers.; 8vo; 387 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
199525778New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679429891 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; This book is about a man named Jimmy who is sentenced to die for a crime he didn't commit. He is given a chance to go to heaven or hell. Jimmy chooses heaven but soon realizes that he is not who he thought he was. He has to face the demons that are in hell and try to save as many people as possible before he dies.; 8vo; 437 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
199126164New York: Charles Scribner's Sons / Maxwell MacMillan International. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193892 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine soiled page edges and rubbing to top edge in Near Fine dust jacket with minute closed tear to upper front and small chip to upper rear corner; Anna and her brother Georg live with their mean old stepmother in a small town near the sea. Anna hates her life and wishes she could teleport away. One day Anna finds an old tower in the woods. Inside she finds a ladder leading to a hidden room. Anna climbs up and finds a Rapunzel who has been locked up for years. Anna helps Rapunzel escape and the two become best friends. Anna teaches Rapunzel everything she knows about life outside of the tower. One day a prince comes to the town looking for Rapunzel. Anna hides her friend while the prince searches the tower. When he leaves Anna returns Rapunzel to her tower but she never loses contact with her.; An Inspector Maybridge Novel; 8vo; 240 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons / Maxwell MacMillan International hardcover
201125062London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230529372 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; When sixteen-year-old rebellious Willow falls for the enigmatic and alluring Gabriel she never expects to be drawn into an underworld of dark secrets and dangerous desires. As her love for Gabriel intensifies Willow finds herself entangled in a world of magic forbidden love and deadly revenge.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 390 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
199630869New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006017773X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with writing to upper right corner of front free end paper recto and minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tony Hillerman's The Fallen Man is a mystery novel set in the Navajo Nation in the 1930s. The story follows Navajo detective Joe Leaphorn as he investigates the murder of a prominent Navajo trader. Leaphorn is assisted by his friend and former army officer Jim Chee and the Navajo woman Tom-Tom. The investigation leads them to uncover a conspiracy involving tribal politics crooked cops and the wealthy white community. The Fallen Man is a thrilling mystery that highlights the strength and resilience of the Navajo people.; 8vo; 294 pages; FSA . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
160521London: Hodder and Stoughton. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. N.D. Hardcover. A very good edition with a very good dust-jacket. The illustrations on the dust-jacket are bright with small chips near spine. The book has stamp on front endpage and title page. There is some foxing and marking throughout. ; The Exploits of Pudgy Pete & Co. is a children's book about a group of animals that go on adventures. The animals are all overweight and go on adventures to try to lose weight. The book is written in a rhyming style and is intended for children.; 8vo; 316 pages . Hodder and Stoughton hardcover
199826197new York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525944060 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In The Expert two friends a doctor and a mathematician explore the world of expertise. They explore how expertise is acquired how it can be maintained and how it can be used. The book looks at a wide range of topics from the brain and how it creates expertise to how coaches can help athletes achieve excellence. The Expert is an interesting and accessible look at a complex topic and it is sure to appeal to anyone interested in learning about expertise.; 8vo; 470 pages . Dutton hardcover
200426122New York: Forge. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765309467 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with heavily soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with moderate edgewear; This novel is a story of a man who is forced to leave his home and all that he knows in order to find a new life. The man must face the challenges of a new life all while trying to find a way to return to his old one.; 8vo; 701 pages . Forge hardcover
1st UK edition. Hardback in a protected dust jacket. VG/VG. Jacket illustration by Dan Pearce. ISBN 0333265777. 20753. eng
160190London: Hodder and Stoughton Publishers. Good in Good dust jacket. Hardcover. An edition in good condition in an alike dust-jacket. The dust-jacket has some wrinkles and a small tear on the back. The pages are clean and the spine is becoming somewhat loose; DUTYThe Ex-Duke is a riveting fast-paced novel of espionage and betrayal. It tells the story of a young American man Nicholas Oppenheim who is forced to flee the country after being accused of treason. Fleeing to England Nick finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that could destroy the British monarchy. With the help of a brave young woman he must fight to clear his name and save the country he loves.; 16mo; 311 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Publishers hardcover
160182London: Hodder and Stoughton Publishers. Good. N.D. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. The coverss are slightly faded and there is some foxing on the interior pages ; DOWNSIDEThe Ex-Duke is the story of Miles Vane the last duke of Rutland who is penniless and disgraced after being falsely accused of treason. He must find a way to win back his title and restore his family's honor all while hiding his true identity and eluding the traps laid for him by his enemies.; 8vo; 312 pages . Hodder and Stoughton Publishers hardcover
1922160572Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1922. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first printing of the first edition in very good condition. There are some small stains at the bottom of the front pastedown endpaper title page and frontispiece. Volume is tightly bound with mild general shelfwear; The Evil Shepherd is the story of a shepherd who is haunted by a ghost of a sheep he killed. The ghost follows him everywhere he goes and the shepherd can't shake it. Eventually the shepherd decides to kill the ghost and he succeeds.; 8vo; 303 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover
199626051New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446516767 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges and signatures pulling away from book cover in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Larry Bond's new thriller The Enemy Within is a dark and compelling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. When the president of the United States is kidnapped the race is on to find him and bring him back before it's too late. But when a trusted advisor to the president is found dead it seems as if someone within the government is working against the president. As the investigation unfolds it becomes clear that the danger is not just from within but from someone who is very close to the president. With a fast-paced and exciting story The Enemy Within is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller.; 8vo; 483 pages . Warner Books hardcover
199632910New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516767 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In this new novel Bond takes on a new case this time investigating the assassination of a British Prime Minister. As he delves into the case Bond uncovers a conspiracy that reaches all the way to the top. With the help of his new partner Moneypenny Bond races to catch the killer before he can strike again.; 8vo; FSA . Warner Books hardcover
197770348Garden City N. Y.: Doubleday & Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0385030614 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with some soiling and black stickers adhered to one page in a Very Good- clipped dust-jacket with edgewear. There is a previous owner's signature on the front free endpaper; The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the life and work of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The book features entries on the history of Sherlock Holmes the characters and settings of the stories the real-life inspirations for the detective and the many controversies surrounding Sherlock Holmes. The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana is the definitive source for anyone interested in learning about Sherlock Holmes and his world.; 8vo; 411 pages; FSA . Doubleday & Company, Inc. hardcover
200025321New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684855631 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver directly on the title page; In a twenty-four-hour period the sleepy Southern outpost of Tanner's Corner has seen a local teen murdered and two young women abducted. And Lincoln Rhyme and his brilliant protégé Amelia Sachs are the best chance to find the girls alive. from the dust-jacket ; A Lincoln Rhyme Novel; 8vo; 14-411 412 4 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
197834535Philadelphia and New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0397012209 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxed top edge and lightly soiled bottom edge in about Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In The Empty Copper Sea MacDonald weaves a compelling tale of a love that transcends time and place. Set in the fictional town of Copper Bay Maine in the early twentieth century the story follows the relationship between Rachel and John two young people who are drawn to each other despite their differences. As the two explore their love for each other they must navigate a harsh and unforgiving landscape where isolation and the harsh realities of life threaten to break them apart.MacDonald's descriptive writing brings the characters and setting to life and the story is ultimately an uplifting tale of love overcoming adversity. The Empty Copper Sea is a captivating and heart-wrenching story of love that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it.; 8vo; 239 pages; FSA . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover
200325240New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206143 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard E. Crabbe directly on the title page; The Empire of Shadows is the first book in a new series by Richard E. Crabbe. The series is set in a world where magic is a reality and the empires of the world are ruled by magicians. The story follows a young man named Kalen as he joins the army of the empire and tries to navigate the complex politics and magic of the world.; 8vo; 356 pages; Signed by Author . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
189928131London: C. Arthur Pearson Limited. Very Good. 1899. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The fabric on the hardback and pages are discolored possibly due to exposure to water however still legible. It looks as though someone has tried to restore the paste downs in the front that connected to the inner binding; ; 8vo; 288 pages . C. Arthur Pearson Limited hardcover
201025152New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345505492 . A lovely first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry directly on the title page; In the future society is controlled by the elite. They live in a world of luxury and safety while the rest of the population is forced to live in poverty. When a young girl discovers a secret society that can help her escape her miserable life she joins them and soon discovers that the society is a sham. With the help of a mysterious stranger she sets out to find the truth.; 8vo; 428 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
199830934New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060191503 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust jacket with light edgewear; Jeffrey Archer's The Eleventh Commandment is the story of how a young girl who has been abandoned by her parents is taken in by a kindly old couple and learns the importance of obedience. The girl is taught the Ten Commandments and soon realizes the importance of following them. However when the old couple dies the girl is left to fend for herself. She is eventually taken in by a family who also have ten children and she learns to live by the Eleven Commandments.; 8vo; 359 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
1989160369New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition in fine condition with like condition dust-jacket. Volume is signed by the author directly on the title page. The binding is tight and as new. The dust-jacket colors and illustrations are bold and bright; The Edge is a novel about a man named John who is trying to find his place in the world. He is a recovering alcoholic and has never held a job for more than a few months. He spends his days drinking and trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life. One day he meets a woman named Julie who changes his life forever. Julie is a artist and she helps John find his purpose in life. John becomes interested in helping her with her art and he begins to make a new life for himself. The Edge is a story about starting over and finding a new path in life.; 8vo; 324 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1988160368London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first printing of the first edition in fine condition with like condition dust-jacket. There are no markings or blemishes to the book or pages. Author's signature is featured directly on the title page. The dust-jacket photograph is by Chris Yates; The Edge is a novel that tells the story of a group of people who live on the fringes of society. They are criminals addicts and the mentally ill and they are all trying to find a way to survive. The Edge is a fast-paced and exciting book that will leave you on the edge of your seat.; 8vo; 283 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
198851263London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718131797 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with the usually tanned page edges in Near Fine dust-wrapper. Signed by the author on the half-title page; Dick Francis is back with another action packed drama that focuses on the darker aspects of the international racing circuit. Tor Kelsey is an undercover agent intent on bringing down the elusive Julius Apollo Filmer the notorious villain who is talented at escaping justice. Kelsey's journey reveals the dangerous limits he will go to in order to defeat Filmer; 8vo ; 282 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
198030799New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688036538 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxing to edges in alike dust-jacket with minute closed tear to upper right; The Eagle's Nest is a novel set in the Alps during World War II. It tells the story of two friends Harry and Freddie who are forced to join the war effort when the Nazis invade their mountain home. Harry and Freddie are forced to escape their mountain home and cross the Alps on foot in order to join the Allied forces in Italy. Along the way they are pursued by the Nazis and face many challenges including freezing temperatures dangerous mountain trails and enemy soldiers. The Eagle's Nest is a story of friendship bravery and survival.; 8vo; FSA . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
