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2007réf. 26170New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312354266 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with vertical crease to front along fore edge; This is the story of a lark who mourns the loss of her home family and friends. She longs for a time when she can fly again in the open sky.; A Fools' Guild Mystery; 8vo; 274 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1993réf. 26173New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296510X . A gorgeous first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket; When a ruthless killer escapes custody the police are sure they have the man in custody. But the killer has a few dying words for the detective on his trail: "You'll never catch me." The detective is determined to catch the killer and the chase leads them from the heart of the city to the edge of the wilderness.With its unpredictable twists and turns A Few Dying Words is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 344 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1991réf. 26175New York Tokyo Sweden and Milan: The Mysterious Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964588 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine lightly foxed top edge and minor soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In this book Paula Gosling provides an in-depth look at the death penalty discussing the history controversies and legal challenges surrounding this punishment. She also provides a wealth of information on the various ways in which the death penalty can be carried out including lethal injection beheading and firing squad. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the death penalty and will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of this complex and controversial topic.; A Luke Abbott Mystery; 8vo; 297 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1992réf. 26174New York Tokyo and Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964596 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear; When private investigator Mac Feely is called to the scene of a brutal murder he knows it won't be easy. The victim is a powerful man and the suspects are equally powerful. But Feely is determined to find the truth no matter who gets in his way.As he investigates Feely comes across a tangled web of secrets and dark alliances. He soon realizes that this case is bigger than just one man - it's a battle between two powerful factions and the stakes are high.Feely must uncover the truth before it's too late. And if he fails he'll be the one in blackwater bay.; A Jack Stryker Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1996réf. 26176New York: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965118 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and minor foxing to top edge in Fine dust jacket; When the small town of Foxfire is besieged by a blizzard the residents must band together to survive. The only way to transport food and supplies into the town is by sled. The only way to get the sleds out is by snowmobile. The only way to stay warm is by fire. But as the days grow shorter and the snow becomes deeper the town's survival becomes increasingly tenuous.In The Dead of Winter Paula Gosling tells the riveting heart-wrenching story of a small town's fight for survival in the face of an unforgiving winter. Against all odds the residents of Foxfire must band together to ration food build fires and transport supplies into the town. But as the days grow shorter and the snow becomes deeper the town's supplies begin to dwindle. And with the weather continuing to get worse the town's residents must find a way to weather the storm - or risk becoming trapped in a winter that; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 328 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
2000réf. 26177London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316646237 . A stunning first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in Near Fine condition dust jacket with light edgewear and crease to front panel running parallel to fore edge; After a tragic accident a grieving mother turns to a psychic to help her find her son.; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
1992réf. 30062New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805010858 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Patterned along the lines of a legal case "I" Is For Innocent is seamlessly divided into thirds: one-third of the novel is devoted to the prosecution one-third to the defense and a final third to cross-examination and rebuttal resulting in a trial novel without a trial and a crime novel that resists solution right to the end; 8vo; 286 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover books
1992réf. 30063New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805010858 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped lower rear corner in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear particularly to lower rear corner and small puncture hole--diameter approximately 1/6"--extending from lower spine to lower rear panel; Patterned along the lines of a legal case "I" Is For Innocent is seamlessly divided into thirds: one-third of the novel is devoted to the prosecution one-third to the defense and a final third to cross-examination and rebuttal resulting in a trial novel without a trial and a crime novel that resists solution right to the end; 8vo; 286 pages; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover books
1995réf. 30058New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805019375 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Kinsey Millhone in bad company as bad girl poking her nose into everyone's dirty laundry that will take her halfway across the country and leave her with a major headache and an empty bank balance; 8vo; 290 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover books
1995réf. 30059New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805019375 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minute closed tear to lower spine; Kinsey Millhone in bad company as bad girl poking her nose into everyone's dirty laundry that will take her halfway across the country and leave her with a major headache and an empty bank balance; 8vo; 290 pages; FSA . Henry Holt and Company hardcover books
1991réf. 26178New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385419678 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this thrilling novel Sean Dillon is a young Irish cop who is the new detective on the London police force. Dillon is thrust into the thick of the city's crime scene when a member of the London underworld is brutally killed. The investigation leads Dillon into the heart of the city's criminal underworld and into a race against time to solve the crime.; 8vo; 359 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
1993réf. 26179New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385419686 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear and laminate separation to lower front panel; Officer Down tells the story of a police officer who is shot and killed. His colleagues are determined to find the gunman and bring him to justice.; 8vo; 437 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
1995réf. 26180New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060176407 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with age-toned pages in Fine dust-jacket with creased front flap; Grant's Retribution tells the story of a young man who is seeking revenge against those who wronged him. It is a fast-paced gripping read that will leave you on the edge of your seat.; 8vo; 295 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1986réf. 41041Philadelphia: The Westminster Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0664219055 . A Fine second printing in a Near Fine dust-jacket with some soiling to the rear; Library of Early Christianity Wayne A.'Meeks General Editor; 8vo; 211 pages . The Westminster Press hardcover books
1992réf. 25469New York: Walker and Company. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802712002 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Veteran journalist Vincent Green's gripping novel tells the story of a small town in upstate New York that is rocked by the sudden and devastating return of two World War II veterans each seeking to bury the past and start fresh. As the townspeople grapple with their own demons they must also reckon with the secrets that the veterans carry with them. With a wealth of atmosphere and character The Price of Victory is a compelling and powerful story of resilience and healing.; 8vo; 219 pages . Walker and Company hardcover books
1994réf. 26184New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385424728 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; The Chamber is a suspenseful legal thriller that tells the story of Clarence Darrow and his battle against a corrupt government. Darrow represents a man accused of a heinous crime and he must use every bit of his ingenuity to prove his client's innocence.This book is filled with twists and turns and it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for any fan of legal thrillers.; 8vo; 486 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
2002réf. 26193New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385503822 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Summons is a legal thriller novel by American author John Grisham. The book was published on September 25 2009. The title is taken from a legal term meaning an order to appear in court.; 8vo; 341 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
1994réf. 26195New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517143 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear and minor rubbing to silver foil lettering on front; In All Fall Down Gruenfeld and Lee follow the story of four siblings--two boys and two girls--whose lives are turned upside down when their father a successful businessman is diagnosed with a terminal illness. With only a few months to live he decides to spend his final days living a life he never could have imagined: he moves his family to the country and begins to farm. While the move is supposed to be a new beginning for the family they quickly find out that life in the country is anything but easy. The weather is harsh the work is hard and the family is constantly struggling to make ends meet. But despite the challenges they find themselves growing closer together and are ultimately able to find joy in the simple things in life.All Fall Down is a heartwarming story about family strength and the power of forgiveness. It is a story about the ways in which we can all fall down but how we can always pick ourselves back; 8vo; 436 pages . Warner Books hardcover books
1993réf. 26196New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517135 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled board and page edges in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; When the teenage daughter of a prominent judge is found dead the detective investigating the crime is forced to confront the family's secrets.; 8vo; 387 pages . Warner Books hardcover books
1998réf. 26197new 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 books
1996réf. 26198New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525941304 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; After a year of law school newly minted attorney Nora moves to the big city to begin her career. Nora is excited to start her new job but discovers that the law firm she's been assigned to is run by a sexist and racist boss. Nora decides to take her case to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC. She is determined to fight for her rights and equality no matter what the cost.; 8vo; 436 pages . Dutton hardcover books
2001réf. 26199New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385501501 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Street is the harrowing story of a brother and sister team of street hustlers in the Dickensian section of Baltimore. Told in alternating first and third person the story follows the siblings as they navigate the brutal cityscape fighting for survival while trying to stay one step ahead of the police and ruthless rival gangs.; 8vo; 399 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
1992réf. 26200New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553090240 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this powerfully written novel Jane Haddam tells the story of a family during the pivotal years of the American Revolution. The Graysons are a close-knit family of farmers in rural Bethlehem Connecticut. When the American Revolution begins the youngest Grayson John is just a boy but he quickly becomes involved in the fight for independence. As the war progresses the family is forced to make difficult choices. John must choose between his family and his country and his father must choose between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for his family. The Graysons are united by their love for one another and by their faith in God. Despite the hardships they face the Graysons remain steadfast in their beliefs and their love for one another. This is a story of courage sacrifice and hope.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 289 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
1996réf. 26201New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553099752 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust-jacket; This book is about a girl who is trying to find her place in the world and her family is falling apart. She meets a boy who seems to be the same as her and they start a friendship. But as she gets to know him better she realizes that he is different from her and she decides to leave him.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 275 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
1994réf. 26209New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308562X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; This lyrical novel tells the story of Tess a young woman who has been hurt too many times to count. She retreats into her own world and is slowly pulled out into the lives of the people around her. As she opens up to them she discovers that pouring her heart out to them might be the only way to heal them.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 311 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
