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2001ref. 25896New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446525804 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author David Baldacci directly on the title page; When the US president is assassinated the vice president the Speaker of the House and the majority leader all declare themselves candidates for the presidency. The race is a three-way tie and the Senate must vote to determine the winner. The only problem is that the Senate is deadlocked and can't decide who to choose as president. A new president is chosen by the House of Representatives and the last man standing becomes the new president.; 8vo; 548 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
1997ref. 25143New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446520950 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and inscribed to "Mike the Hedger" by author David Baldacci directly on the half-title page; When Max Ryan is falsely accused of a heinous crime he must go on the run to clear his name and redeem his reputation. With the help of his former girlfriend and new friend FBI agent Valerie Evans Max begins to piece together the clues that could lead to his exoneration. However the more Max investigates the more he realizes that someone is trying to kill him. As he races to find the truth Max realizes that someone is following him and they won't stop until they have Total Control.; 8vo; 520 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
1899ref. 28131London: C. Arthur Pearson Limited. Very Good. 1899. Hardcover. An edition in very good condition. The fabric on the hardback and pages are discolored possibly due to exposure to water however still legible. It looks as though someone has tried to restore the paste downs in the front that connected to the inner binding; ; 8vo; 288 pages . C. Arthur Pearson Limited hardcover
1998ref. 20248New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. As New in As New dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143718 . An attractive first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nevada Barr directly on the title page; Carlsbad Caverns park ranger Anna Pigeon is in a very tight squeeze.literally. Pitting herself against private demons and unmerciful Mother Nature Pigeon sets out to traverse New Mexico's underground caverns in search of a fellow ranger. 1999 Anthony Award nominee; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2003ref. 15128New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. As New in As New dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399149759 . A very beautiful first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Nevada Barr directly on the front flyleaf; In the 11th Anna Pigeon Novel following Hunting Season Anna Pigeon has taken the position of supervisory ranger on Garden Key the last island in the Florida Keys to think about her forthcoming wedding. As she goes about her duties Anna quickly becomes ensnared in one life-threatening situation after another; Anna Pigeon; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1998ref. 43356New York: Walter De Gruyter. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. Cloth. Green dust-jacket with yellow lettering; Author draws from a range of sources to trace Jesus' special position with early Judaism; 8vo; 386 pages . Walter De Gruyter hardcover
1998ref. 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
2008ref. 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
2010ref. 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
2005ref. 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
2007ref. 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
2001ref. 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
2000ref. 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
1998ref. 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
1994ref. 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
2006ref. 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
1998ref. 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
2004ref. 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
1996ref. 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
2002ref. 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
2003ref. 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
1995ref. 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
1991ref. 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
1994ref. 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
1993ref. 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