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1996réf. 26407New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145736 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Body in the Bog tells the story of a group of teenagers who go exploring in a bog in search of a lost boy. While there they discover a body and are quickly thrust into the mystery of what happened to him. The novel is suspenseful and well-written and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
2002réf. 26408New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978431 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In The Body in the Bonfire Page investigates the history and meaning of the body in relation to fire. She discusses the ways in which the body has been used as a means of torture and execution and the ways that the body has been used as a medium for art and religion. She argues that the body is a source of both pleasure and pain and that its importance cannot be underestimated.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
2000réf. 26409New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157475 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; When eleven-year-old Margot moves with her family from their cramped home in the city to a sprawling estate in the countryside she's excited to start her new life. But Margot quickly discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants-victims of a sadistic ancestor. Margot's curiosity leads her on a harrowing journey through the house uncovering secrets and terrifying truths about her family's past. With the help of her new friend a ghost named Benjamin Margot uncovers the truth about her family's dark history and learns to stand up to her fears.Katherine Hall's The Body in the Bookcase is a heart-wrenching suspenseful story about the power of curiosity the strength of friendship and the courage to overcome fear.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
1991réf. 26410New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312063091 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's third Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 210 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1993réf. 26411New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312097557 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In The Body in the Cast Page provides aunique and insightful exploration of the human body in art. She takes readers on a journey through the history of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present examining how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art. Chapters explore art from a variety of perspectives including religious devotion medical knowledge and eroticism.The Body in the Cast is an enlightening and entertaining look at the human body in art. Page provides an in-depth exploration of how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present. This lively and accessible book is an essential resource for anyone interested in art history cultural studies or the body in general.; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1995réf. 26412New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145744 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Katherine Hall Page's novel tells the story of three generations of women in a small Norwegian town. The women are connected by their bodies and their relationships to the land and to each other. They face challenges in their lives but also find joy.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
2004réf. 26414New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 038097844X . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this beautifully written and haunting novel the lighthouse keeper Mrs. Lighthouse tells the story of her family who have been stationed at the lighthouse for generations. Her daughter Lily falls in love with the lighthouse keeper Mr. Lighthouse but is thwarted every time she tries to express her love to him. One night when a storm is raging outside and the lighthouse is dark and forbidding Lily finds herself alone with Mr. Lighthouse. She finally is able to tell him how she feels and they share a passionate kiss. The next day Lily finds out that Mr. Lighthouse has died in the storm. She is heartbroken but manages to continue to care for the lighthouse which becomes a source of comfort for her.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
2002réf. 26415New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978423 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Katherine Page's The Body in the Moonlight tells the story of Catherine and her husband Jack as they travel to Jamaica to care for Catherine's ailing mother. While in Jamaica Catherine begins to see and feel the dead bodies of people who have recently died in the town. The sightings begin to disturb her and she is unsure whether she is seeing the dead bodies or if she is dreaming them. As the story progresses it becomes clear that Catherine is not the only one experiencing these phenomena.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 243 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
1992réf. 26416New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312081480 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's fourth Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 211 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1996réf. 26417New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939768 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Blood Relations Barbara Parker tells the story of three generations of women who have been bound together by bloodand by the secrets that have kept them all tethered to each other.In the 1930s Eva and her mother live on a small isolated dairy farm in upstate New York. Eva is the only girl in a family of six and she's growing up fastlearning to milk the cows tend the gardens and care for her siblings.In the 1970s Eva's granddaughter Liza is a high school student in a large city. She's restless and searching and she's determined to find her place in the world. When Liza discovers Eva's diarya secret document that tells the story of Eva's lifeshe begins to understand the connections that have bound her grandmother to her mother and to herself.In the present day Liza's daughter Sophie is a young woman in her early twenties; 8vo; 374 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1997réf. 26418New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939776 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust jacket; This text provides a comprehensive overview of criminal justice from its history to the development of correctional practices. It covers topics such as crime and punishment policing law enforcement and the court system. The text is aimed at students and professionals who need to understand the dynamics of criminal justice in order to provide effective services to those affected by it.; 8vo; 304 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1997réf. 32163New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939776 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Barbara Parker directly on the title page; Criminal Justice is the book that dives into the history philosophy and practice of criminal law. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system from the perspective of both the offender and the victim. It offers readers a unique and in-depth look at the offender and the victim as well as the legal system and the various players involved in the criminal justice process.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover books
1998réf. 26419New York: Dutton. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 052594401X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; In this psychological thriller a seemingly perfect family is revealed to be hiding a dark secret. When one of the children starts to experience disturbing nightmares the parents begin to question each other's honesty. The family's apparent perfect life is a facade and the secrets they are keeping could destroy them all.; 8vo; 358 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1995réf. 26420New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525937692 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Suspicion of Guilt Barbara Parker takes on the difficult and often-misunderstood topic of depression. She discusses the symptoms and how to identify and treat the condition. The book is full of practical advice and guidance as well as poignant stories from people who have experienced depression.; 8vo; 388 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1994réf. 26421New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525937447 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In this suspenseful novel a mother searches for the truth about her missing son despite the suspicions of those around her.; 8vo; 343 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1994réf. 34134New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385304374 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In All Our Yesterdays Parker tells the story of a family who is torn apart by the death of a father. The novel follows the siblings as they grapple with their grief and try to rebuild their lives.; 8vo; FSA . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2011réf. 51413New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399157263 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a alike dust-jacket; Sixkill is a fast-paced well-written novel that tells the story of a small town that is ripped apart by a brutal serial killer. The novel is suspenseful and the characters are well-developed.; 8vo ; 293 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1911réf. 160570London Melbourne And Toronto: Ward Lock & Co. Limited. Good. 1911. Hardcover. An edition in good condition. Foxing is present throughout and boards have become loose. ; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 304 pages . Ward, Lock, & Co. , Limited hardcover books
1910réf. 160565Boston: Little Brown and Company. Very Good. 1910. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. Tightly bound and free of marks on inside save previous owner's signature on front endpage. Spine is slightly cocked. ; Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim under the pseudonym Anthony Partridge. Basis for the 1921 silent film Pilgrims of the Night ; B&W; 8vo; 323 pages . Little, Brown, and Company hardcover books
2007réf. 20211New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061340634 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; is a beautifully written and heart-wrenching novel chronicling the life and death of Joy Mangano a self-made millionaire who died aged 78 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.The novel follows Manganos life from her childhood in the projects of Queens New York to her successful career as the owner of a string of pizzerias to her battle with cancer and her eventual death. It is a story of determination grit and triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds.; 8vo . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2001réf. 26424Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316666009 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor rubbing to lettering; When the police chief's son is kidnapped he must enlist the help of the young detective who solved his father's last case to find him before it's too late.; 8vo; 424 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
1998réf. 30768Boston 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 books
1998réf. 26429Boston 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 books
1992réf. 34486New York Tokyo Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0892964863 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with ttraces of foxing to top edge in alike dust-jacket; The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous: A Suspense Tale of Old Cairo is a book about a young boy named Ahmed and his adventure in Old Cairo. Ahmed is a street urchin who is trying to find a way to escape from the poverty and violence that surrounds him. One day he meets a mysterious old man named Mamur Zapt. Mamur Zapt tells Ahmed about a magical donkey named Donkey-Vous. Donkey-Vous is a powerful creature that can help Ahmed escape from Old Cairo and reach a new life. Ahmed is skeptical at first but he decides to trust Mamur Zapt. Together they embark on an adventure full of danger and mystery. Ahmed must use all of his courage and ingenuity to outwit his enemies and save himself from a life of poverty and hardship.; 8vo; 265 pages; FSA . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1999réf. 31439New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786864400 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by author Ridley Pearson directly on the half-title page; The First Victim is a heart-wrenching book that tells the story of a family that is destroyed by a heinous crime. The author does a fantastic job of creating believable characters and bringing them to life on the page. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to read a novel that will pull at their heartstrings.; 8vo; 381 pages; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover books
