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1969réf. 34515Greenwich CT: Fawcett Publications Inc. Very Good. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. A bright trade paperback in Very Good condition with minor edgewear address label and writing to inside of front wrap; Dress Her in Indigo is the story of a man who falls in love with a woman who is not who she seems. He is drawn in by her captivating blue eyes and her mysterious air. He falls for her story of being an artist but when he finds out the truth he is devastated.; 8vo; 253 pages; FSA . Fawcett Publications, Inc. paperback books
1978réf. 34535Philadelphia 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 books
1979réf. 34528New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0397013620 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike price-clipped dust-jacket; A serial killer who skins women alive is on the loose in Victorian London and the detective on the case is John D. MacDonald's most famous character gumshoe Harry Callahan. As the body count rises Harry's instincts and dogged determination lead him to the killer's doorstep.; 8vo; 221 pages; FSA . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover books
1999réf. 26339New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312202784 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and ding to upper board in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When his parents die sixteen-year-old Jack is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in Maine. Jack is dismayed to find that he is the only black person in a town of white people but he quickly learns that the town is a safe place to be himself.The town is a close-knit community and Jack is welcomed with open arms. He quickly makes friends with the local kids and he is even more surprised when he starts dating one of them. Life is good until Jack learns that his grandparents are dying and he has to return to Maine to take care of them.Jack is sad to leave his friends and the safe haven he has found in Maine but he is determined to make the most of his time with his grandparents. He is sure that he will find a new home and new friends in Maine but he is wrong.When Jack returns to the town he is the only black person left.; 8vo; 356 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1993réf. 26340New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312092881 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Detective First Grade is the hilarious and heartwarming story of a young detective trying to solve the mysteries of first grade. With the help of his trusty dog Harper and a group of colorful classmates Jerry must outwit a cunning cat solve a series of clever puzzles and track down a missing toy truck. Along the way he learns important lessons about friendship determination and the power of laughter.; 8vo; 375 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1995réf. 26341New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312130589 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Dan Mahoney tells the story of two young men one white and one black who come of age in the tough neighborhoods of Cleveland in the late 1970s. Both boys are raised by their single mothers but they have very different experiences growing up. The white boy Charlie is a street-smart urchin who learns how to survive in the rough neighborhoods of Cleveland. The black boy Malik is the son of a wealthy African-American family and is sheltered from the realities of life on the streets. When Charlie and Malik meet as adolescents they are both searching for a place to belong. Charlie finds his place in the criminal underworld while Malik becomes a successful basketball player.; 8vo; 426 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1997réf. 26342New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312151462 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Hyde is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a wild ride from start to finish. When college student Sam finds a mysterious envelope with her name on it in her mail she has no idea what it could mean. She opens it to find a stack of cash and a note that reads "If you're reading this you're worth it." Sam doesn't know who to trust and starts to become paranoid that she's being followed. When the police can't find any clues in the case Sam decides to take matters into her own hands and starts to investigate on her own. She soon uncovers a secret that could change her life forever. Hyde is an edge-of-your-seat mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 358 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
2003réf. 26343New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312309570 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; ieleMahoneys riveting and suspenseful novel introduces readers to the compelling characters of a small Italian town in the days leading up to a brutal murder. As the townspeople wrestle with their own secrets and the macabre implications of the crime they also must confront the harsh realities of life in a place where violence is the norm and morality is often a matter of perspective.With whip-smart characterization and a keen eye for the telling detail Mahoney brings the town and its inhabitants to life revealing the hidden currents that create the perfect storm for murder. The result is a brilliantly plotted and evocative mystery that will keep readers riveted to the end.; 8vo; 324 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1998réf. 26344New York: St Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312182287 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with rectangular sticker to lower rear; The story follows a group of high school friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. The friends are united by their shared experience of growing up in the shadow of a famous family and the story takes them on a journey from innocence to experience from the chaos of high school to the tumult of college and beyond.; 8vo; 364 pages . St Martin's Press hardcover books
2002réf. 26345New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312284500 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Danny Mahoney's newest novel The Protectors is an exciting adventure story about a group of teenage boys who must use their brains and brawn to save their small town from a ruthless group of criminals. The Protectors is a fast-paced story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 340 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
2001réf. 26346New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312261349 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket; The Two Chinatowns is the story of two boys each from a very different Chinatown in New York City who are brought together by a common friendship and a shared love of baseball. Growing up Mark and Jimmy never dreamed they would end up together but fate has something else in mind.As the two young men grow older they realize that they share more than just a love of baseball. They share a common heritage and a connection to the place where they are from. They also share a common dream: to one day open their own Chinatowns in New York City.This moving and heartfelt story is a celebration of diversity and the strength of family. It is a story of friendship hope and the power of storytelling.; 8vo; 342 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1967réf. 42334Austin: University of Texas Press. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1967. Second Printing. Cloth. Very Good condition with wear around the spine edges and a University of Arizona stamping on the front free end paper in a price-clipped Very Good- dust-jacket with chipping among other minor edgewear and fading around the spine; Education and the public welfare; 8vo; 222 pages; FSA . University of Texas Press hardcover
1995réf. 33516New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385475489 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Popular author's fourth legal thriller; 8vo; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
1995réf. 33568New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316875686 . An attractice first edition/first printing in Fine condition in slightly rubbed dust-jacket; Popular author's fourth legal thriller; 8vo; FSA . Doubleday hardcover
2000réf. 33524New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196246 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with damp staining to lower spine in alike dust-jacket with minor rubbing damp staining to lower spine and light edgewear; Phillip Margolin returns to the theme of his acclaimed novel The Good Father in this powerful provocative book about a brother and sister who are sent to live with their estranged father in a small town in New England after their mother's death. As they struggle to find their place in a world that seems unfamiliar and hostile they are confronted by the harsh realities of life in a small town where the rules are different and the expectations are high. The siblings must confront the darkness that lies within themselves as well as the darkness that lies within their father. Wild Justice is a powerful and moving novel that will leave readers questioning the meaning of justice and the lengths to which we will go to find it.; 8vo; FSA . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
1998réf. 26348New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A Fine first edition/first printing with unobstrusive bumping to bottom of spine. In alike dust-jacket; Maron's first Deborah Knott novel Bootlegger's Daughter swept the Edgar Agatha Anthony and Macavity Awards in 1993. Her works bring to life the landscape and people of the contemporary South. It is little wonder that critics have often compared her works to that of Carson McCullers and William Faulkner. In the tradition of Bootlegger's Daughter Home Fires is a chilling suspense story weaving a searing crisis of race and region with burning issues of the heart; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1994réf. 26350New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964472 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket both showing minor bumping to spine; Margaret Maron's Shooting At Loons is a delightful poetic children's book about a family of loons who live in a lake. The loons are always looking for a way to have fun and are always up for a game of catch. The book's illustrations are bright and full of life and the text is equally lively. This is a perfect book for young readers who love nature and want to learn about the loons who live there.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2002réf. 26351New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892967641 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; Slow Dollar is a novel about a family in the middle of the Great Recession. The family is forced to make tough choices including whether to keep their house or let it go and whether to put their kids in private school or public school. They also have to figure out how to afford groceries rent and other bills.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1993réf. 26352New York: Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964464 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing some small stains to top of pageblock and minor bumping to spine; In Southern Discomfort Maron tells the stories of four women who have struggled to find their place in a society that doesn't always welcome them. The women are all outsiders-the daughter of a preacher the daughter of a divorced mother the daughter of a maid and the daughter of a sharecropper. They all have to fight for what they believe in and for a place in the world. Maron tells their stories with humor and honesty and she shows us the ways that the South can be a place of discomfort but also of hope.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2000réf. 26353New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966564 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In Storm Track Margaret Maron takes readers on a riveting journey through the most destructive storms in U.S. history. With firsthand accounts from weather experts journalists and survivors Maron brings readers inside the storms' ferocious paths stunning aftermaths and human dramas. From the devastating flooding of New Orleans in 2005 to the destructive tornado that struck Joplin Missouri in 2011 Storm Track is the essential resource for anyone curious about why these extreme weather events happen and what we can do to prevent them.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2001réf. 26354New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296720X . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; An enchanting novel of love loss and secrets set in the beautiful but mysterious world of clay modeling.In Uncommon Clay Maron tells the story of two people Clay and Addie who fall in love in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains. Clay a talented but unknown clay sculptor leaves his home to be with Addie only to find out that she is terminally ill. As they spend their final days together Clay must come to terms with his own difficult past and the secrets that have kept him hidden for years.Uncommon Clay is a beautifully written story of love and loss. Maron brings the reader into the world of clay modeling and the mysteries of this unique art form. Her characters are compelling and the story is well-written. I enjoyed reading Uncommon Clay and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance novel.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1996réf. 26355New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965681 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. Book shows slight foxing to top of pageblock; In Up Jumps The Devil Margaret Maron tells the story of her family's journey from the middle of nowhere to the forefront of the American pop music scene. It all starts with her father a nomadic musician who moves his family from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1970s in search of a new start. Maron's mother is a creative force in the family constantly writing songs making costumes and staging elaborate concerts. The Marons quickly become one of the biggest bands in the country but their success comes with a price. As their wild lifestyle spirals out of control the family is forced to face the demons that have been chasing them all along.Up Jumps The Devil is a funny heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant story of family music and the power of art.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2002réf. 26356New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786709553 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Lying Crying Dying is the story of a young man's journey from innocence to experience. It is the story of a boy who is forced to grow up too fast and of a man who learns the hard way that life is not fair.; 8vo; 275 pages . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover books
1984réf. 30709New York: Crown Publishers Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0517550881 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with moderate edgewear and several small closed tears; This book is about the different types of nerve endings and how they work. It also discusses how different diseases can affect nerve endings.; 8vo; FSA . Crown Publishers, Inc. hardcover
1993réf. 31280New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399138021 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with foxing to page edges in Near Fine price clipped dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Prime Witness Steve Martini takes readers on a compelling and compelling journey into the mind of a killer.The book is told from the perspective of Jeffrey Dahmer one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. Martini does an incredible job of making Dahmer's thoughts and feelings accessible to the reader without judgment or pity.Dahmer was a highly intelligent man and he has been credited with having a photographic memory. Martini explores Dahmer's thoughts on memory perception and the criminal mind in depth.The book is a must-read for anyone interested in serial killers or the criminal mind in general.; 8vo; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
