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1998réf. 45323New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428102 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Samuel Griggs is a disgruntled and bored attorney who is looking for something to do before he retires. His wife Margaret has been trying to get him to retire for years but Samuel is not ready to give up his law career just yet. One night Samuel is having a drink at the local bar and he meets a woman named Laura. Laura tells Samuel that she is a witch and that she can help him get in touch with his inner magic. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to give Laura a try. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to go to the midnight before Christmas and spend some time with the elf who will give him some guidance. Samuel decides to go to Laura's house the night before Christmas and spend the night there. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to put on a Santa suit and go to the Santa Claus parade. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to go along with Laura's plan. When Samuel arrives at the Santa Claus parade; 8vo; x 2 3-224 6 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
2008réf. 25151New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345485793 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Steve Berry on the title page; When a group of college friends reunite for their 25-year high school reunion they are shocked to find that one of their number - their brainy bookish friend Steve - has disappeared. Steve had always been a little too introspective for their liking but his disappearance is particularly puzzling. When they finally track him down to his home in Vermont they find out that he's been living a secret life as a writer. Steve has written a novel that is a thinly-veiled retelling of the life of Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor. The friends are surprised and intrigued by Steve's passion for the project but they are also a little scared of what he might have gotten himself into. As they get to know Steve better they realize that he is a deeply broken man and they are also forced to confront their own memories and regrets. Slowly but surely the friends come to understand that Steve is looking for redemption; 8vo; xii 3-509 510 6 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2010réf. 25152New 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 books
2005réf. 25156New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345476131 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry directly on the title page; In the year 1917 the Virgin Mary appears to three peasant children sharing with them three secrets two of which are soon revealed to the world. The third secret is sealed away in the Vatican read only by Popes and not disclosed until the year 2000. When revealed its puzzling tone and anticlimactic nature leave many faithful wondering if the Church has truly unveiled all of the Virgin Mary's words--or if a message far more important has been left in the shadows. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; xiv 3-400 2 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2007réf. 25157New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345485777 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry on the title page; When the head of the Venetian police force is murdered Venice is in shock. The suspects are many but the chief of police Inspector Antonio Foscarini knows one of them must be the murderer. He sends his best detective Jacopo Contarini to track down the killer. But as Jacopo starts to investigate he realizes that the case is more complicated than it seems. There are powerful people in Venice who would like to see the inquiry stopped and Jacopo soon finds himself in danger. With the clock ticking and the killer still at large Jacopo must race against the clock to solve the mystery and protect the people he cares for most.; 8vo; xiv 3-473 474 8 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2001réf. 25158New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312269811 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Dismal Mountain by John Billheimer is a gripping suspenseful story of a family's fight for survival in the wilderness. When their car breaks down on a remote mountain road the family is forced to spend the night in the cold dark woods. As they get closer to the summit the dangers become apparent: the mountain is full of grizzly bears and the weather is worsening. With their car destroyed and the only food they have in their possession the family must rely on their wits and strength to make it through the night alive. This exciting adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 304 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2000réf. 25159New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312252471 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; When two friends decide to rob a highway they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. They pull up to a long stretch of road and spot their target - a large truck idling at the side of the road. They get out of their car ready to make their escape. But as they walk towards the truck they're met with a hail of gunfire.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 290 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1998réf. 25160New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312185650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; John Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel tells the story of a young musician's journey from innocence to experience and the obstacles and joys that life throws in his path. From the dusty Southern towns where he first picks up the guitar to the bright lights of the big city the young man learns about love loss and the meaning of life. Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel is a beautiful and moving story of triumph over adversity.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1994réf. 15130New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. As New in As New dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688121934 . A stunning first edition /first printing in As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Lawrence Block directly on the title page; In the back room of a fancy Manhattan restaurant each year meets the fraternity of the Club of 31 - a group of 31 men who have nothing in common outside this annual dinner. The past 30 years have seen a baffling number of suicides and suspiciously random accidents among the club's members. Private Investigator Matt Scudder -- ex-cop and ex-boozer -- is hired to find out why; A Matthew Scudder Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
2006réf. 26048New York: Tom Doherty Associates LLC. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 076530712X . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; is a novel about a small town in Maine that is terrorized by a serial killer who leaves angelic messages at the crime scenes.Angels of Wrath is a suspenseful novel about a small town in Maine that is terrorized by a serial killer who leaves angelic messages at the crime scenes. The townspeople are determined to find the killer and they are aided by a group of angels who have come to help. The novel is filled with suspense and action and it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo . Tom Doherty Associates, LLC hardcover
1998réf. 26050New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446516775 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled fore edge and signatures pulling away from binding in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In 1987 Larry Bond published Day of Wrath a novel set in the aftermath of a nuclear attack that has left civilization in shambles. The novel's protagonist a newspaper reporter is forced to survive in a lawless society where violence is the only rule. Day of Wrath is a harrowing story of survival and it has been praised as one of the best post-apocalyptic novels ever written.; 8vo; 481 pages . Warner Books hardcover
2004réf. 26052New York: Tom Doherty Associates LLC. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765307111 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; This is the story of Larry Bond and Jim Defelice two former professional football players who turned to coaching. In First Team they share their unique insights and experiences as they lead the players and coaches of their old high school team to a state championship.While the story is full of excitement and suspense it is also full of lessons about teamwork discipline and success. Bond and Defelice share stories about their players coaching them and watching them grow. They also share lessons they learned from their own experiences as players and coaches.This is a story about determination hard work and taking one step at a time. It is a story about coming back from the brink of failure and rising to the challenge. It is a story about redemption and the power of teamwork.; 8vo . Tom Doherty Associates, LLC hardcover
1996réf. 26051New 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
2002réf. 26053New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385503970 . A just about Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In the future the world has been destroyed by a drought. The only water is found in the clouds and a man named Tom Bradby is the master of rain. He must travel to the top of the world to find a new water source. Along the way he meets a girl named Sarah and the two of them must help each other survive.; 8vo . Doubleday hardcover
2003réf. 26054London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593050886 . A very Nearly Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-wrapper signed by author Tom Bradby directly on the title page; A young man named Jack moves to a small town in Maine and befriends a Russian man named Ivan. Ivan teaches Jack how to make the perfect White Russian and the two men become good friends. But when Jack starts to fall for Ivan he fears that his friendship is too good to be true.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
1995réf. 26055New York NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399140581 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; "The author of In the Dark - which was praised by Publishers Weekly for its 'engaging suspense' and 'tight intricate plot' - returns with another novel featuring Emily Silver a compelling story of secrecy passion and murder." ; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1991réf. 26057New York NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881846880 . A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket showing some edgewear to corners; "This fast-paced witty thriller provides an insider's look at the cutthroat world of New York big business where you're only as good as the last quarter's profits and you'd be wise to watch your back." ; 8vo . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover
1994réf. 26058New York NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399139400 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with alike dust-jacket; "This suspenseful new thriller is a tale of haunting memories - and heartstopping terror." ; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1993réf. 26056New York NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881849111 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carol Brennan on the title; When her mother dies seventeen-year-old Shannon is left with a life-changing decision to make: attend college or follow in her mother's footsteps and become a full-time artist. Shannon chooses the latter but finds the road to success is not easy. She must overcome the skepticism of her family and the doubters in her own mind as well as the challenges of a competitive art world. Full Commission is a story of resilience determination and the power of art to connect us all.; 8vo . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover books
2008réf. 19429New York: Kensington Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0758213352 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Rare in collectible condition; Andrew Britton's third and final book prior to his death at age of twenty-seven. An international thriller about Ryan Kealy's operation between terrorism and intelligence ; 8vo; viii 387 5 pages . Kensington Books hardcover books
2006réf. 25167London: Little Brown. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316730106 . A Sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Christopher Brookmyre directly on the title page; The novel follows Detective Inspector John Rebus as he investigates a series of brutal murders in Edinburgh. Rebus is a flawed but likeable investigator who is always one step behind his suspect.; 8vo; 344 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
2005réf. 25168London: Little Brown. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316725234 . An eye-catching first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and "7 of 20" written in ink to top of title page in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear and stray pen mark and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Christopher Brookmyre directly on title page; Christopher Brookmyre's All Fun and Games Until Somebody Loses an Eye is the perfect novel for anyone who loves suspense and mystery. It tells the story of a group of friends who are caught up in a terrifying mystery. One by one they start to lose their eyesight until finally one of them is left with only one eye. The mystery deepens as they try to figure out what is happening to them and they must use all their ingenuity to stay alive. Christopher Brookmyre's suspenseful and exciting novel is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 407 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
2011réf. 26004London: 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
2007réf. 25012London: Little Brown & Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316730122 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with "Signed by the author" sticker to front; In Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks three rubber ducks Barnacle Bill Whitey Whitey and Squirt Squirt are on a mission to save their comrades who got trapped in a drain. The ducks use their buoyancy and quick-thinking to navigate their way through the sewer system and out to the open water. Along the way they encounter all sorts of obstacles - from slippery floors to flooded chambers - but they never give up and eventually they reach their goal. This hilarious and action-packed story is perfect for families who love a good adventure.; 8vo; 343 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown & Company hardcover books
2009réf. 25013London: Little Brown. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1408700603 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; After a pandemic wipes out most of the human race the last remaining humans band together in a last-ditch effort to find a new home. They stumble upon a planet ruled by pandas and the humans are able to adapt to their new home. However the pandas are not the only creatures that the humans must worry about. There are also bears lions and other dangerous animals that want to take advantage of the humans' weakness. Christopher Brookmyre's Pandaemonium is a fun and exciting adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 394 pages . Little, Brown hardcover books