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1999rif. 26098New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399145087 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When Manchester police detective Superintendent Helen Grace receives a package from the United States Embassy in London she knows it is not going to be good. The envelope is sealed with black tape and when she peels it off she sees that the tape has been cut. The only thing left on the tape is a black notice that reads "Kill Helen Grace."Since the notice is signed "Black Notice" Superintendent Grace knows it is not a prank. She has been targeted by a powerful and dangerous man and she needs the help of her friends in the police force to find out who is behind the attack.As Superintendent Grace starts to investigate she realizes that the man who sent her the black notice is not the only one with a vendetta against her. There are others in the police force who have something against her and they are not going to stop at anything to get her out of the way.With the help of her friends Superintendent Grace starts to put; 8vo; 415 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1996rif. 26101New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399141464 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; Dr. Kay Scapetta submerges in a labyrinthine case that wraps a web of danger around those closest to her and threatens to wreak fear and death far beyond the confines of Virginia; 8vo; x 340 2 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1993rif. 26102New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684195305 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; The state executes Ronnie Joe Waddell a convicted killer but it can't kill his legacy. Some papers he stole are still missing papers the governor would do just about anything to retrieve. Then Waddell's fingerprints turn up at the scene of a new murder after his death. Basis for the movie directed by Robert Rodat; 8vo; x 356 2 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
1995rif. 26103New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684195984 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In the year AD 43 the Roman governor of Britain Gnaeus Julius Agricola is on the trail of a group of rebellious Celtic warriors. One of the rebels Calgacus has the ability to read minds. Agricola and his troops are in for a difficult fight.; 8vo; 412 pages; Need to fix accent: From Potters Field to ' . Scribner hardcover
1996rif. 26104New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142282 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In this suspenseful novel experienced investigator Will Robie is asked to investigate the death of a high-ranking government official. Robie is initially doubtful but he is soon drawn into a complex and treacherous web of conspiracy. As he digs deeper he realizes that the death may not have been an accident. With the help of a young woman he meets in the course of his investigation Robie begins to piece together a stunning conspiracy that reaches to the very top of the government.; 8vo; vi 377 1 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2001rif. 26105New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039914739X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped lower corners in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this novel set in the near future dogs have become the dominant species on an island near Japan. When the dogs' human masters abandon the island the dogs must find new ways to survive.; 8vo; 421 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1998rif. 26106New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399143947 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; "Patricia Cornwell maintains that finer Dickensian indignation with the ways of the world that has been neglected by the small landscapes of much so-called serious writing" - The Washington Post ; 8vo; xii 356 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2002rif. 26107New York: G. P. Putnams Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399149325 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Jack the Ripper is one of England's most infamous serial killers. In this book Cornwell tells the story of the murders and the investigation that led to his arrest and conviction.; 8vo; 387 pages . G. P. Putnams Sons hardcover
1998rif. 26110New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039914465x . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In 1857 the Royal Navy's HMS Beagle set sail from England with a young naturalist on board Charles Darwin. On the voyage Darwin observed and recorded the incredible diversity of life on Earth. The Beagle's voyage would change his mind about evolution and forever change the way we think about our place in the world.More than 150 years later in 1997 author Cornwell completed a novel based on the Beagle's voyage. The novel Southern Cross tells the story of the Beagle's voyage and the remarkable cast of characters that sailed with Darwin. Cornwell brilliantly weaves together the historical record with the personal histories of the characters creating a gripping story of adventure discovery and courage.Southern Cross is a spellbinding novel that takes us on an unforgettable journey from the jungles of South America to the icy seas of the polar regions. Along the way we meet extraordinary people-including a young sailor whose faith in God would grant; 8vo; 359 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1994rif. 26099New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684195976 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; At the request of North Carolina authorities Dr. Kay Scarpetta and her colleages Benton Wesley and Pete Marino are chasing the elusive serial killer Temple Gault; 8vo; x 387 3 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
2000rif. 26111New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399146253 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In the heart of London's gritty criminal underworld November 17th is a date that everyone remembers. On this day thirty years ago a terrorist bombing killed twenty-six people and injured thousands. So when the police respond to a terrorist threat on November 17th they know the stakes are high.This is the story of the team of detectives who are called to investigate. They are the last Precinct and they are facing a challenge unlike any they have ever faced before. The terrorists seem to know exactly what they're doing and the detectives are running out of time.But as they work to track down the terrorists and prevent another tragedy the detectives begin to realize that there is more to this story than they first thought. And as they begin to piece together the past they begin to understand the danger that still lurks in the heart of London.; 8vo; 449 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1997rif. 26112New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399142851 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; When the body of a young woman is found near a river in rural Virginia FBI agent Lincoln Rhyme and his partner Amelia Sachs are called in to investigate. The victim an aspiring dancer had been raped and strangled.The evidence points to the victim's boyfriend a local college student but Rhyme and Sachs are not convinced. They have their doubts because the victim's boyfriend is a very clean-cut innocent-looking young man.Then Sachs discovers a key piece of evidence that changes everything: the victim's clothes were found in the boyfriend's room. This leads the FBI agents to a shocking discovery: the boyfriend is a werewolf.; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2008rif. 26113New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312341598 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; This is a thrilling fast-paced novel set during the American Revolution.When the British Army marches into Massachusetts to seize food and supplies General George Washington sends a small force to stop them.John Adams and his friend and fellow patriot Benjamin Rush lead the charge.As the Americans clash with the British Rush and Adams are forced to make choices that could mean life or death.In the end only one group will be left standing: the Americans.; 8vo; 322 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2000rif. 26114New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312203713 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this book a group of students are suspended from school for various reasons. Throughout the book the students deal with the consequences of their suspensions. Some of the consequences are big like missing out on important classes while others are small like not being able to go to the prom. The students must figure out how to make the most of their suspensions while still trying to maintain their relationships with each other.; 8vo; 436 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2003rif. 25240New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206143 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard E. Crabbe directly on the title page; The Empire of Shadows is the first book in a new series by Richard E. Crabbe. The series is set in a world where magic is a reality and the empires of the world are ruled by magicians. The story follows a young man named Kalen as he joins the army of the empire and tries to navigate the complex politics and magic of the world.; 8vo; 356 pages; Signed by Author . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2001rif. 25241New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553109561 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; When 16-year-old Katie is sent away to a finishing school in Scotland she has no idea that she's about to embark on a life-altering journey. Katie is immediately drawn to the finer things in life- the food the clothes the beauty. She's never experienced anything like it and she's determined to find a way to bring this lifestyle back home with her. Katie's journey takes her from Scotland to England France and finally Italy where she discovers the art of living lavishly and becoming fashionable even in the poorest of districts. Along the way she meets interesting people some of whom she admires and some of whom she despises but she always tries to find the silver lining in every situation. Ultimately Katie realizes that there is a finer end to be found even if she has to go through some difficult times to find it.; A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel; 8vo; 325 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
2004rif. 26115New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060525258 . A Fine Limited first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED twice by the author Deborah Crombie once on the tipped in Limited edition page further signed and dated 10-23-04 on the title page; is an artist who moves into a new house with her husband and young son. The house is dark and strange and Deborah can't shake the feeling that something is wrong. Then one night her son is kidnapped and she has to use all her courage and strength to find him.This book is suspenseful and exciting and will keep you guessing until the very end. It is a great read for anyone who loves a good mystery.; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
1995rif. 25247New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684197707 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; After her mother's death teenager Evie is sent to live with her father in a small town in Maine. Evie is determined to find her mother's killer and starts investigating her death. She uncovers secrets and lies that lead her to believe her mother was murdered. Evie must rely on her own instincts and detective skills to solve the mystery and clear her mother's name.; A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel; 8vo; 253 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
2009rif. 25249New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061287539 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; Necessary As Blood is a gripping dark and suspenseful novel about family love and revenge. After the death of her father 16-year-old Sarah has a dark secret that she's been hiding from her family for years. When her brother is implicated in a shocking crime Sarah is forced to come clean and face her demons. With the help of her unlikely ally Sarah sets out to find her brother and punish him for what he's done. Necessary As Blood is a story of family love and revenge that will keep you guessing until the very end.; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
2003rif. 25250New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060525231 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; is the story of a young girl Pearl who is sent to live with her grandmother in the small town of Tiverton Newfoundland in 1964. There Pearl must adjust to a new life; endure the scorn and ridicule of her classmates; and learn to live without the love of her father who is serving in the military.Pearl is an outsider in her new town but she finds a community of friends in the convent school she attends. When her father is posted to the army base in Gander Newfoundland Pearl is heartbroken to be separated from him. She longs to see him but knows that it is not possible.One day Pearl hears a rumor that her father has been killed in combat. She is devastated to learn that this is not the case but is comforted by the letters she receives from him. In spite of the hardships she experiences Pearl eventually comes to love her new home and the people she has befriended; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
2007rif. 25251New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060525274 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated "2-16-07" by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; Deborah Crombie's debut novel is set in an agrarian community in the 1930s and tells the story of two women one of whom is pregnant and the other who is not. Told in alternating chapters the story centres around the women's relationships with each other and their husbands as well as their dealings with the local doctor who is also the only source of medical care. The women are faced with difficult choices some of which have serious consequences and Crombie creates a compelling and atmospheric setting in which to tell her story.; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
2008rif. 25252New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061287512 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie on the tipped in Limited edition page; Where Memories Lie is a story of love and loss. Lizzie and Jack have been married for thirty-six years and they have two daughters. When Jack develops a tumor Lizzie must face the possibility that their time together is coming to an end. She spends her days with Jack telling him stories and sharing memories. As the tumor grows Jack becomes increasingly unable to remember who he is. Lizzie must make the decision to let him go and she must find a way to live without him.Where Memories Lie is a story of love and loss. Lizzie and Jack have been married for thirty-six years and they have two daughters. When Jack develops a tumor Lizzie must face the possibility that their time together is coming to an end. She spends her days with Jack telling him stories and sharing memories. As the tumor grows Jack becomes increasingly unable to remember who he is. Lizzie must make the decision; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
1994rif. 25243New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684196549 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minute closed tear to rear upper corner. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; This heartfelt and introspective novel follows the intersecting lives of Hannah a young woman grappling with the aftermath of a devastating family tragedy and Adam a conflicted doctor newly arrived in town. With unflinching insight and unerring sympathy Crombie explores the ways in which grief and hope can overlap and the ways in which the threads of our past can come to define our future.In All Shall Be Well Crombie delivers an exquisitely written and powerful story of love loss and the power of hope.; A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel; 8vo; 243 pages; Signed by Author . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
2007rif. 14409New York: Scholastic Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; Third Printing. Hardcover. 0439023440 . A most beautiful stated first edition/later printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by author Christopher Paul Curtis directly on the title page; The Coretta Scott King Award winning book of Curtis Newbery Medal winner for his title Bud Not Buddy. It is the tale of eleven-year-old Elijah born in Buxton a settlement of runaway slaves across the border from Detroit and his journey through the horrors of slavery and aspirations of justice courage and hope; 8vo; Signed by Author . Scholastic Press hardcover
2002rif. 25264New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399148728 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Clive Cussler directly on the title page; The novel is set in the future when the world is on the brink of a new ice age. NUMA Special Agent Dirk Pitt leader of the team of underwater experts known as the NUMA Naval Undersea Research and Development Agency is called in to investigate a series of underwater explosions that have destroyed ships and sunken ships in the shipping lanes between North America and Europe. Pitt and his team soon discover that the explosions are being caused by a new form of underwater volcanic activity. They must find out how to stop the eruptions before the world is plunged into a new ice age.; A Kurt Austin Adventure; 8vo; 434 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover