6.518 resultados
1999ref. 25513New York: Avon. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975300 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with bumped upper rear corner in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's White Elephant Dead is the perfect blend of suspenseful mystery and dark humor. When the bodies of two wealthy socialites turn up at the bottom of a cliff Detective John Corey is called in to investigate. The women had been attending a party when they disappeared and Corey quickly learns that their deaths are not a simple accident. As he investigates he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads all the way to the top of the social ladder. Hart's trademark intelligence and humor are on full display in this fast-paced page-turning mystery.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover books
1993ref. 25500New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553091735 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn G. Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn G. HartDead Man's Island is a suspenseful story that follows the lives of the characters as they are pulled into a deadly game. The game begins with two people but soon many more are involved. The characters must try to survive on the island and figure out who is behind the game.; A Henrie O Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1990ref. 25501New York: Crime Club / Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385265182 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn G. Hart directly on the title page; Valentine is a murderer. She's also the only person who can help Detective Hank solve her latest case. When the body of a young woman is discovered in a remote part of the city Valentine is the only person with access to the area. Hank is skeptical of her claims at first but he quickly comes to believe that Valentine is the only person who can help them.; 8vo; 183 pages; Signed by Author . Crime Club / Doubleday hardcover books
1995ref. 25508New York: Bantam Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553094637 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn G. Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn G. Harttells the story of a Kentucky River town rocked by scandal when a julep drinker is found dead. As the investigation unfolds the townspeople are forced to confront their own secrets and the dark underbelly of their society.; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1994ref. 25509New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553094653 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn G. Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn G. Hart's Scandal in Fair Haven is the story of the small town of Fair Haven and the scandal that rocked it in the early 1900s. The book follows the lives of the characters involved in the scandal as well as the townspeople who try to cope with the aftermath. It is a detailed and well-written account of a time period that is often overlooked and it is a fascinating look at small-town life in the early 1900s.; A Henrie O Mystery; 8vo; 275 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1992ref. 25510New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553073923 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn G. Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn G. HartSouthern Ghost is a novel about a young woman's journey to find her ancestry and her place in the world. The novel is set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Cross Hill Georgia. The town is populated by the descendants of the Cherokee Nation and the young woman Lily is searching for her family history. Lily's journey takes her from Cross Hill to the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma and finally to England where she discovers her Cherokee ancestry and her connection to a long line of Cherokee princesses. Lily's discovery changes the course of her life and allows her to find her place in the world.; 8vo; 322 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
2007ref. 25515New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312359314 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author John Hart directly on the title page; Edgar Award winning novel. Adam Chase is run out of his small town after being acquitted for murder he did not commit. Adam flees to New York City where he lives in exile for five years. But when Adam returns to his home town five years later there is a new string of homicides and the town rises against him. Adam finds himself on trial for murder and once again Adam must fight to prove his innocence; 8vo; vi vii-ix x 325 326 pages; Signed by Author . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2002ref. 20201New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786710217 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with minor rubbing and edgewear. SIGNED with "Best Wishes" by author Elizabeth Hartmann directly on the front free endpaper; This is the story of two families the Martins and the Mundys who are faced with the devastating realities of a house fire. Hartmann's writing is evocative and heartbreaking as she tells the story of the families' struggle to rebuild and the ways in which the fire transforms their lives.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc. hardcover
2003ref. 25519New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0743217101 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with a hint of soiling to front flap else Fine. SIGNED by author William Heffernan directly on the title page; A Time Gone By is a novel set in the early 1900s in the fictional town of Willow Glen. The novel follows the lives of the town's residents as they experience the changes brought about by the invention of the automobile.; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1992ref. 25520New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525934650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author William Heffernan on the title page; In Corsican Honor William Heffernan tells the story of the fierce and proud people of Corsica their history culture and way of life. Heffernan brings to life the feuding clans the bloody vendettas and the tragicomic tales of heroism and cowardice. Through it all he reveals the Corsicans' unyielding sense of honor and their fierce loyalty to one another.; 8vo; 455 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover books
1983ref. 25522New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671449095 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges and remainder mark to lower edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author William Heffernan directly on the title page; This book tells the story of a young American John Paul Vann and his experiences during the Vietnam War. John Paul Vann is a compelling character and Heffernan's writing is skillful and riveting.; Remainder; 8vo; 425 pages; Signed by Author . Simon and Schuster hardcover books
2002ref. 25524New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688165648 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author William Heffernan directly on the title page; William Heffernan's Unholy Order is a fast-paced page-turning thriller that brilliantly weaves together the stories of an elite group of priests who have been groomed for greatness since they were young boys. When one of the priests in the group is accused of a heinous crime the members of the order are forced to come to grips with their own secrets and the dangerous game they've been playing for years. As they frantically try to piece together the clues to the crime they begin to realize that the order may be more dangerous than they could have imagined.With twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end Unholy Order is a thrilling read that will leave them questioning the sacredness of institutions and the lengths to which people will go to protect their own interests.; A Paul Devlin Mystery; 8vo; 275 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover books
2008ref. 25060London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230529356 . A captivating first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; is a story about a young boy who has a talent for math and science. When his teacher assigns a project to find the Fibonacci sequence in a set of numbers Dante is intrigued and decides to try and figure it out himself. He soon becomes obsessed with the sequence and the mysteries it holds. Along the way he meets a colorful cast of characters who help him learn more about himself and the world around him.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 406 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2011ref. 25062London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230529372 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; When sixteen-year-old rebellious Willow falls for the enigmatic and alluring Gabriel she never expects to be drawn into an underworld of dark secrets and dangerous desires. As her love for Gabriel intensifies Willow finds herself entangled in a world of magic forbidden love and deadly revenge.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 390 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2008ref. 25063London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050233 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on title page; In a future world where the environment is ailing a group of scientists have created a genetically modified plant that can heal the earth. However when the plant escapes and begins to grow wild they have to fight to keep it from killing everything in its path.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 437 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2006ref. 25061London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050179 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; When his father is killed fourteen-year-old David is banished from his family and his home in Scotland to live with his estranged grandfather on a remote Scottish island. David is determined to find his father's killer and when he discovers a smuggling ring operating on the island he is certain he has found his opportunity. With the help of a local girl and a smuggler David sets out to catch the criminals and bring them to justice.; 8vo; 385 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2007ref. 25064London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405092122 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; The Promised Land tells the story of a young boy named Eli who sets out on a journey to find a new land that he has been told by his faith is waiting for him. Along the way Eli faces many challenges but he never loses faith in what God has promised him. In the end Eli finds his promised land and is able to live in peace and harmony with the people there.; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2007ref. 25066London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050225 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper with small to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; The Seventh Sacrament is an atmospheric and suspenseful novel that follows the lives of five people as they all try to figure out what happened to a missing girl. As the mystery unfolds the characters begin to question their own beliefs and the boundaries of life and death. This novel is subtly written but packs a punch as it examines the fragile balance between faith and reason.; 8vo; 419 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2003ref. 25528London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405000473 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED and Inscribed "Ciao!" by author David Hewson directly on the half title page; A riveting thriller filled with sinister secrets that has the police in an investigation that goes far beyond just a killing; 8vo; viii 2-360 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
1971ref. 26245Woodstock VT: The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1971. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition in Very Good lightly chipped dust-jacket; When Reginald Hill was young he wanted to be a scientist. But as he got older he realized that he wanted to be more than that. He wanted to learn more. And so he did becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. In this book Hill shares his wisdom and insights on learning both on a personal and institutional level. He discusses the importance of learning for both personal development and society and offers advice on how to achieve success in learning. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their education or career.; 8vo . The Countryman Press hardcover
1994ref. 26247New York: Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881503827 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the adventures of Flora and Fauna two animals who live on a small rural farm in the 1920s. When their owner dies they are left to fend for themselves. Flora the more worldly of the two begins to ask people for favors while Fauna the more trusting of the two tries to do everything herself. They soon find themselves in over their heads as they are targeted by a local gang the Moon Rats and a greedy landowner. With the help of a magical horse they must overcome obstacles and save their farm before it's too late.; Dalziel / Pascoe; 8vo . Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
1990ref. 26248New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301308 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled edges and damp wrinkling to a few pages in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and soiling to rear; Bones and Silence is a book about a boy named Tom who has to go to a new school and make new friends. He is nervous about making new friends but he soon finds out that he is not the only one who is new.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 332 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
2001ref. 26249New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0002258463 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Dialogues of the Dead is a novel set in the near future in which the dead have become a dominant force in society. The novel follows the lives of two people a woman and a man who are struggling to find a place in a world where the dead are king.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 453 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
1998ref. 26251New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332785 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; On Beulah Height tells the story of a white family in the deep south during the early 1960s. The family is plagued with the trials and tribulations that come with being white in a black community. The father a proud and stubborn man struggles to maintain order in the household and protect his family from the danger lurking in the shadows.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 374 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1994ref. 26252New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312709 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and round blue sticker to rear; Pictures of Perfection is a unique book that showcases the beauty of nature. It contains stunning photos of flora and fauna that are perfect in every way. The author has captured the natural beauty of the world in a way that is both stunning and inspiring.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover