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1996réf. 26236New York: Scribner. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684800470 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine in Near Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When the wealthy and powerful Abbott family is targeted for a gruesome murder the FBI launches an intense investigation. The trail quickly leads to the family's ancestral home in Ireland where the Abbott's powerful ancestors once ruled with an iron fist.As the FBI investigates the family's dark history they soon realize that the Abbott's bloodline is tainted with a dark magic that can only be released by the heir to the family's throne. With the clock ticking and the heir in danger the FBI races to find the heir before the dark magic destroys them all.Blood Lines is an exciting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Scribner hardcover books
2001réf. 26237New York: Thomas Dunne / St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312274858 . A most attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear; Blood Sinister is the first book in the new Vampire Chronicles series by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. Set in a world where vampires exist alongside humans the novel follows the story of Evie a fledgling vampire who must find her place in a society where she is feared and despised. With a powerful and charismatic vampire as her mentor Evie must learn to navigate the dangerous political landscape and protect herself from those who would do her harm.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 308 pages . Thomas Dunne / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1994réf. 26240New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684196506 . An eye-catching first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor creasing to upper right corner; Death to Go is a young adult novel about a high school student Mackenzie who must grapple with the death of her mother. Mackenzie is forced to confront her grief her anger and her fears as she tries to come to terms with her mother's death. Throughout the novel Mackenzie meets different people who help her to process her grief and to find some form of peace.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
1993réf. 26241New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684195194 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust jacket; In Death Watch Cynthia Harrod-Eagles tells the story of a small town in upstate New York that is terrorized by a serial killer. The townspeople are gripped by fear as they wonder who the killer is and how they can stop him.Death Watch is a dark and suspenseful novel that will keep readers riveted until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 280 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
2009réf. 26011Surrey England UK: Severn House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 072786842X . A most attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper; Fell Purpose is the coming-of-age story of a young girl who discovers her true purpose in life. Tessa is a typical teenage girl with normal teenage girl problems: she's insecure she's shy she's not sure who she is. But when a tragic accident forces Tessa to redefine her purpose in life she discovers that she has a much greater purpose than she ever imagined. Tessa must learn to trust herself and her instincts and to stand up for what she believes in even if it means risking everything. Fell Purpose is a story of hope courage and redemption and it will inspire readers to find their own true purpose in life.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 268 pages . Severn House hardcover books
2001réf. 26242London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316857416 . A sharp first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper; The story follows the life of a family from the 1950s through the 1990s as they experience the ups and downs of life. The family is a close-knit community and their bonds are tested as they face difficult challenges and life-changing moments.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 362 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
1998réf. 26243New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684837765 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Killing Time is a novel about a woman who has been stuck in a dead-end job for years and is desperate for a change. She meets a man who seems to have everything and is willing to share it with her. However the more time she spends with him the more she realizes that he is a liar and a cheat.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 313 pages . Scribner hardcover books
1991réf. 26244New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193884 . A bright first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges and bumped corners in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; A mystery introducing Inspector Bill Slider ; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 266 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
1998réf. 25514New York: Avon. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975297 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled board edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Harts latest novel tells the story of the descendants of the Dead Yankees the military unit of Hessian mercenaries who fought for the British during the American Revolution.As the novel opens members of the Dead Yankees descendants are gathered in East Tennessee to commemorate their ancestor General James Wolfe who was killed in 1759 at the Battle of Quebec. While the gathering is meant to be a peaceful and healing event the descendants unresolved anger and grief over the losses and betrayals of the past continue to fester.As the descendants begin to unravel the mysteries of Wolfes life and death they are drawn into a complex and dangerous game of politics espionage and battles with French and American forces. Yankee Doodle Dead is a riveting historical mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 273 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover books
2002réf. 20201New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786710217 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with minor rubbing and edgewear. SIGNED with "Best Wishes" by author Elizabeth Hartmann directly on the front free endpaper; This is the story of two families the Martins and the Mundys who are faced with the devastating realities of a house fire. Hartmann's writing is evocative and heartbreaking as she tells the story of the families' struggle to rebuild and the ways in which the fire transforms their lives.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc. hardcover books
1971réf. 26245Woodstock VT: The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1971. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition in Very Good lightly chipped dust-jacket; When Reginald Hill was young he wanted to be a scientist. But as he got older he realized that he wanted to be more than that. He wanted to learn more. And so he did becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. In this book Hill shares his wisdom and insights on learning both on a personal and institutional level. He discusses the importance of learning for both personal development and society and offers advice on how to achieve success in learning. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their education or career.; 8vo . The Countryman Press hardcover books
1994réf. 26247New York: Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881503827 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the adventures of Flora and Fauna two animals who live on a small rural farm in the 1920s. When their owner dies they are left to fend for themselves. Flora the more worldly of the two begins to ask people for favors while Fauna the more trusting of the two tries to do everything herself. They soon find themselves in over their heads as they are targeted by a local gang the Moon Rats and a greedy landowner. With the help of a magical horse they must overcome obstacles and save their farm before it's too late.; Dalziel / Pascoe; 8vo . Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company hardcover books
1990réf. 26248New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301308 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled edges and damp wrinkling to a few pages in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and soiling to rear; Bones and Silence is a book about a boy named Tom who has to go to a new school and make new friends. He is nervous about making new friends but he soon finds out that he is not the only one who is new.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 332 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2001réf. 26249New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0002258463 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Dialogues of the Dead is a novel set in the near future in which the dead have become a dominant force in society. The novel follows the lives of two people a woman and a man who are struggling to find a place in a world where the dead are king.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 453 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1998réf. 26251New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332785 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; On Beulah Height tells the story of a white family in the deep south during the early 1960s. The family is plagued with the trials and tribulations that come with being white in a black community. The father a proud and stubborn man struggles to maintain order in the household and protect his family from the danger lurking in the shadows.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 374 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1994réf. 26252New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312709 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and round blue sticker to rear; Pictures of Perfection is a unique book that showcases the beauty of nature. It contains stunning photos of flora and fauna that are perfect in every way. The author has captured the natural beauty of the world in a way that is both stunning and inspiring.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1992réf. 26253New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301316 . A bright first edition in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and light vertical crease to rear; At first Reginald Hill's life was unremarkable. He worked as a laborer and raised a family. But then in the year 20xx Reginald is suddenly recalled to life. He is confused and scared but he is determined to find out what happened to him and to return to his family. Reginald is helped by a woman who also has been recalled to life and they work together to find out what happened to the world and to their loved ones. Reginald and the woman are joined by others who have been recalled and they all work together to find a way to return the world to normal.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 359 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2005réf. 25900New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060820810 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and "Signed first edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on a special bound in signature page; After the death of his mother eight-year-old Reginald Hill moves with his father to a new house in the country. The house is strange and Reginald soon realizes that there are things going on in the house that no one will tell him about. As he gets to know the people in the house Reginald begins to realize that they are all connected in some way he can't understand. He also starts to realize that the house is haunted.; 8vo; 470 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1996réf. 26254New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312717 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Very Good dust-jacket with moderate edgewear; In this beautifully written and haunting novel Reginald Hill tells the story of a family coping with tragedy. When their father passes away the family is forced to face their grief head on. They must find a way to move on and find comfort in each other. The Wood Beyond is a story of love loss and resilience.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 358 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2009réf. 25895London: Hodder & Stoughton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0340978244 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated 15th Oct' 09 by author Matt Hilton on the title page; In this book Hilton challenges readers to rethink the ways they view anger and judgement. He argues that anger and judgement are not always helpful or productive and can lead to harmful consequences. Hilton offers practical advice on how to manage anger and judgement in a healthy way and encourages readers to think about the ways that their anger and judgement impact others.; 8vo; 310 pages; Signed by Author . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover books
2004réf. 26255New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312331363 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; This book is about a young man who is trying to figure out what to do with his life. He is scared of money and is not sure if he is ready to be successful. He turns to his family and friends for advice but they all seem to have their own ideas about what he should do. He eventually decides to travel around the world and see what is out there.; 8vo; 305 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2003réf. 26256New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312313225 . A Smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Night of the Dance tells the story of a group of teenagers who are forced to attend a dance at a mental hospital by their strict parents. The teens are unsure of what to expect but soon realize that the dance is much more than they could have imagined. The Night of the Dance is a unique and exciting story that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.; 8vo; 339 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1995réf. 26264New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679412069 . First edition/first printing in Good condition with cracked spine in Very Good dust-jacket with small chip to upper spine and light edgewear; In Absolute Truths Howatch explores the history of ideas from the ancient Greeks to the Enlightenment and considers how truth has been conceived and pursued. She examines the ways in which truth has been used to justify violence dictatorship and other atrocities and offers a provocative critique of the idea of truth as an absolute.Howatch demonstrates that the quest for truth is always bound up with the power dynamics of society and the ways in which individuals seek to control their environment. She argues that the pursuit of truth is not an objective process but is instead shaped by the interests and values of those who hold power. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas the philosophy of science and the use of truth in society.; 8vo; 559 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1990réf. 26263New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039458886X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in Very Good lightly sunned dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Scandalous Risks author Susan Howatch offers a compelling and provocative exploration of the ways in which we take risks both big and small--from making decisions with our careers and our lives to taking risks with our love lives.Howatch takes readers on a journey through history art and literature exploring how risk has been at the heart of human experience. She discusses the ways that risk has shaped our world from the daring feats of explorers to the dangerous gambles of gamblers.Howatch provides readers with a unique understanding of the ways in which risk can be both empowering and dangerous and how it can be used to our advantage or to our detriment. Ultimately Scandalous Risks is a book about the power of risk and the ways in which we can use it to our advantage or to our peril.; 8vo; 385 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1993réf. 29641New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0375410570 . A smart first American edition/first printing in about Fine condition with lightly cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket; is the story of a young girl Lily who moves to London with her parents to start a new life. Lily is excited to start her new school and make new friends but soon discovers that she is the only girl in her class.Lily is determined to make new friends and find her place in the world but she quickly learns that being the only girl in her class can be tough. She starts to feel like an outcast and is determined to find a way to fit in. Lily's search leads her to a burgeoning roller skating scene in London and she quickly becomes a star on the rink.Lily's dreams of being a high flyer are finally coming true but she soon discovers that the life of a professional roller skater is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. Lily must find a way to balance her career and her social life while also trying to navigate the complicated dynamics of her new school.The High Flyer is an inspiring; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
