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2010rif. 25015London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593062345 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Tom Cain directly on the title page; A powerful consortium of political and business interests hire Samuel Carver to overthrow the regime of Henderson Gushango a ruthless African dictator. In orchestrating the coups Carver becomes both the hunter and the hunted in a deadly game where the survival of a nation is at stake; 8vo; 8-380 4 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
2007rif. 25016London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593058054 . A handsom first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Tom Cain directly on the title page; When a freak accident strands John on an uninhabited island he must use all his ingenuity to survive. With only his wits and the resources he can find John must find a way to build a shelter find food and protect himself from the elements. With every day that passes the dangers he faces become greater and the stakes higher. But John is determined to make it out alive even if it means facing his fears one by one.; A Sam Carver Thriller; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
2008rif. 25017London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 059305850X . A smart first UK edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust-wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by Tom Cain directly on the title page; When his family is killed in a car accident seventeen-year-old Tom Cain is left to fend for himself in a hostile world. With only his wits and a knife Tom must find food and shelter and evade the dangers of the wild. Against all odds he survives and as he grows older he realizes that he is the only one who can remember the people he loved. In The Survivor Tom tells the story of his journey of self-discovery and of the people he meets along the way - people who understand what it means to be alone in the world.; A Sam Carver Thriller; 8vo; 398 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
2004rif. 25182New York: The Dial Press. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385337116 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled edges in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by authors Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason directly on the title page; is a mystery novel set in the fictional town of Westfield Massachusetts.When the body of a young girl is found in the woods near Westfield Massachusetts the town is in shock. The girl has been brutally murdered and the police are no closer to solving the case than they were the day she was killed. As the townspeople start to pull together to try and find the killer they are soon faced with another mystery: who killed the girl's mother; 8vo; 372 pages; Signed by All Authors . The Dial Press hardcover
2007rif. 25183New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006133751X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Gordon Campbell directly on the title page; Phoenix Arizona 1973. A beautiful woman armed with a gun and accompanied by her twelve-year-old daughter enters a house. Shots are fired. The woman and her daughter leave the house. Inside her husband lies dead. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; xii 3-431 432 4 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover books
2000rif. 26073New York: Viking. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067089205X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear; When sisters Jane and Lily decide to get married they invite their bridesmaids to their nuptials. Twenty years later Jane and Lily's friends are all married and have children of their own. The sisters decide to have a bridesmaids reunion and it's a blast to catch up with everyone and relive old memories.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; 242 pages . Viking hardcover
1992rif. 26075New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553088467 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with laminate separation from lettering; In Femmes Fatal Dorothy Cannell tells the story of a group of women who have all been murdered in cold blood. The women have all been linked to one another in some way and the police are stumped as to why they were targeted. The women's husbands lovers and friends are all baffled by the murders and some are even starting to think that the women themselves may have known something about them that no one else did. As the police investigate the murders they start to piece together a complex web of secrets and lies that leads all the way back to the women's families. Femmes Fatal is a suspenseful and dark mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 298 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1997rif. 26076New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553101633 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; This book is about the British Monarchy and how it has been through some tough times. It tells the story of how the Monarchy has helped the country through some difficult times and how it is still going strong today.; 8vo; 210 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
2008rif. 26077New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312343388 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket; A touching story of a friendship between a teacher and her student.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
1995rif. 26078New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553074946 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear and round blue sticker to rear; This book provides a step-by-step guide to eliminating your romantic partner. The author provides advice on how to create a perfect murder plan how to get away with it and how to keep your secret safe.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; 292 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1994rif. 26079New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553074938 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust jacket; In this witty and suspenseful novel Cannell takes the reader on a hysterical ride as she skillfully weaves together the lives of five families in the fictional town of West Egg. When the seemingly perfect marriage of the mother of one of the families turns into a nightmare the wives start to suspect one another. As tensions mount the wives band together to find a way to kill their mother-in-law. But can they pull off the perfect murder without getting caught; 8vo; 261 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1990rif. 26080New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055305760X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust jacket; This book is about a mother's love for her children. She always wants the best for them and will do anything to make sure they are happy.; 8vo; 294 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
2001rif. 26082New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670030600 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with trivial page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket; This book is about Ernestine a young girl who is faced with many difficult decisions in her life. She must decide between the life she wants and the life her family wants for her. She must also decide between the life she wants and the life she thinks is best for her friends. Ernestine is a determined young girl and she does not give up easily. She learns a lot about herself and the importance of family friends and love during her journey.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; 248 pages . Viking hardcover
1999rif. 25185New York: Viking. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670886297 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiling to top edge and damp staining to bottom edge in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Dorothy Cannell directly on the title page; The Trouble with Harriett by Dorothy Cannell is the story of a woman who has never really fit in. She is always the last to know what is happening and her family and friends think she is slow. Her husband has died and she has moved to a small town to be with her brother. One day she is introduced to a man named Harry and she falls in love with him. She is sure that he is going to marry her but she is soon to find out that Harry has a wife already.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; 274 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
1988rif. 26084New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553052594 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; The Widows Club is a heartwarming and unforgettable story about a group of women who have banded together to support and help one another after their husbands die. The widows share their stories strengths and losses as they work to rebuild their lives. This book is an amazing testament to the power of friendship and the strength of women.; 8vo; 338 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1985rif. 26074New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312218699 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's second book. Young Tessa Fields is a woman bent on solving a mystery: the mystery of her origins. Left on the doorstep of an English vicarage at a tender age Tessa has grown up insatiably curious about her true parentage. Now--at last--she has devised a plan: an outrageous scheme involving both phony amnesia and an intrustion on the hospitality of the Misses Tramwell--two elderly ladies who Tessa is sure can help solve the riddle of her origins. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; viii 312 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1998rif. 25184New York: Viking. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670875716 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Dorothy Cannell directly on first leaf; In this suspenseful mystery Dorothy Cannell introduces readers to the young single mom who becomes a victim of a brutal crime. Just before Easter Julia's home is ransacked and her valuable possessions are stolen. Julia is devastated but she's not the only one who's upset. Her teenage son is angry that she didn't protect his property and his sister is hurt that Julia didn't spend more time with her. When Julia's husband disappears shortly after the robbery she begins to worry that he may have been involved. Julia turns to her friends for help but they all seem too busy or preoccupied to help her. Then one by one Julia's friends start to die. Julia knows that she's the next target so she sets out to find the truth.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-275 276 2 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover books
2007rif. 26085New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 034541098X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When the wealthy and beautiful Shannon Valentine moves to small-town America she has no idea that she's about to become the target of a dangerous stalker. Shannon's new home is in the middle of nowhere and she's the only person living there. One night Shannon's car is vandalized and she begins to fear for her safety. Shannon's friends and family try to reassure her that everything is going to be okay but Shannon can't shake the feeling that she's being watched. Then Shannon's car is smashed again and she begins to fear for her life. It turns out that the stalker is after Shannon and he's not going to stop until she's dead. Shannon has to find a way to protect herself and her loved ones and fast.; 8vo; 341 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
2010rif. 26086New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345483901 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; Midnight Angels is the gripping story of three generations of women who all find themselves inextricably linked by the crimes of their fathers. It is the story of a powerful and corrupt family a love triangle that explodes into violence and a young woman who must choose between herduty to her family and her desire for freedom.; 8vo; 300 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
1997rif. 25187New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345401018 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Lorenzo Carcaterra directly on the title page; Lorenzo Carcaterra's Apaches is a riveting story of the clash between two cultures-the Native Americans and the Spanish. Set in the 1700s the novel tells the story of a young Apache warrior Cloud and his quest to avenge the death of his father. Cloud is joined on his quest by a Spanish missionary Father Diego and a brave Spanish cavalryman Don Alejandro. The three men must cross the harsh New Mexico desert braving fierce Apache warriors and treacherous Spanish viceroys in order to reach the Apache stronghold and bring justice to Cloud's father's killers.This novel is a thrilling adventure that will leave readers wondering what will happen next. Carcaterra's novel is full of action suspense and intrigue and will leave readers eager to read more about the Apache warriors and Spanish missionaries.; 8vo; 336 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1997rif. 26089New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679435328 . An elegant first Trade edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and light rubbing; The Angels of Darkness is the first book in the Shadow Ops series. The book follows the story of John a rookie agent who is sent on a mission to destroy a terrorist group. Along the way John must deal with his own demons and the secrets of his past.The book is full of action and suspense and is sure to keep readers hooked until the end.; 8vo; 629 pages . Random House hardcover
2011rif. 25190New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 052595077X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear to corners. SIGNED by author Jennifer Lee Carrell directly on the title page; Fleeing her family's past eighteen-year-old Addie moves to the small town of Stone Ridge North Carolina determined to start over. But when Addie's new friend and next-door neighbor Daisy is found brutally murdered Addie's determination to leave the past behind quickly crumbles. With the help of her new friends Addie uncovers a dark family history that leads back to the town's most notorious murdersand to her own family. As dark secrets come to light Addie must choose between staying safe or risking everything to find the truth. Haunting suspenseful and beautifully written Haunt Me Still is a gripping debut thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 406 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
2007rif. 25191New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525949704 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner and trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with corresponding edgewear. SIGNED by author Jennifer Lee Carrell directly on the title page; A long-lost work of Shakespeare newly found.a killer who stages the Bard's extravagant murders as flesh-and-blood realities.a desperate race to find literary gold and just to stay alive. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; xii 416 4 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover books
1962rif. 41027London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1962. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in alike dust-jacket. Dust-jacket is price clipped and has publisher's price sticker on front flap; The Muirhead Library of Philosophy; 8vo; 411 pages . George Allen & Unwin Ltd. hardcover
1999rif. 26090New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525945148 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; A big bruising novel of crime and corruption of lives saved and lost on both sides of today's front lines Chains of Command crackles with the kind of gritty authentic prose only a former NYPD detective could write. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; vi 1-323 324 6 pages . Dutton hardcover