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1997ref. 26279New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525941886 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Sheer Gall Michael A. Kahn takes the reader on a breathless journey from the sublime to the ridiculous from the sublime to the sublime. Over the course of his dizzying kaleidoscopic pages Kahn explores the phenomenology of intoxication the psychology of addiction and the physiology of pleasure. He delves into the history of intoxication and addiction from ancient civilizations to modern cities and examines the ways that intoxication has been used as a social lubricant a means of escape and a tool of domination. Kahn also looks at the ways that intoxication has been used to create art to connect with others and to explore the bounds of the possible. In Sheer Gall Kahn provides us with a unique and exhilarating exploration of the ways that intoxication can transport us to new and unimaginable places.; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 308 pages . Dutton hardcover
2002ref. 26280New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765302187 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Trophy Widow is a compelling moving and ultimately triumphant story of a woman who learns to stand up for herself and find the courage to start over.Jenna is a trophy widow the wife of a professional golfer who was killed in a car accident. Jenna is struggling to keep up the appearance of a normal life while she mourns the loss of her husband and tries to raise their two young children. When Jenna's brother-in-law suggests she take a vacation to Italy to get away from it all she jumps at the chance.Jenna is shocked when she arrives in Italy and discovers that her brother-in-law has arranged for her to stay in his villa. Jenna is reluctant to leave the privacy of her brother-in-law's home but she gradually comes to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the villa.While Jenna is in Italy she meets Antonio a charming Italian man who is also a wid; A Rachel Gold Novel; 8vo; 397 pages . Forge hardcover
1989ref. 26281New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671707582 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Kaplan's The War of the Raven is a gripping fast-paced novel that tells the story of a young girl's journey to save her kingdom from an invasion by the undead. Told in alternating perspectives the story follows the young princess as she sets out on a journey to find allies and learn the ways of war from the best generals in the land. Along the way she must outwit her enemies fight off the undead and find a way to stop the invasion before it's too late.; 8vo; 383 pages . Simon and Schuster hardcover
2001ref. 23647Paducah KY: Turner Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1563116537 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket signed and inscribed by author S. Peter Karlow directly on the title page; In Targeted by the CIA S. Peter Karlow a retired agent with the Central Intelligence Agency CIA tells the story of his thirty-year career in intelligence. Karlow's unique background as a CIA officer and a former professor of international relations gives him unique insight into the workings of the CIA.Karlow tells the story of his career in intelligence from his days as a college professor to his time as a CIA officer. He provides unique insights into the workings of the CIA describing how the Agency operates and the methods used to gather intelligence. Karlow also provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Agency's most famous operations.Targeted by the CIA is a fascinating story of one man's journey from college professor to CIA officer and back again. It is an insightful look at the workings of the CIA and the methods used to collect intelligence.; 8vo; iv 204 pages; Signed by Author . Turner Publishing Company hardcover books
1999ref. 26282New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 034542624x . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Hart's War is a riveting fast-paced novel about a U.S. Army captain Hart and his battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Hart is a leader and a warrior and he is determined to protect his men and defeat the Taliban. This is a powerful story about the cost of war and the courage and determination of the people who fight it.; 8vo; 490 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
1997ref. 26283New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345386310 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; John Katzenbach's gripping debut novel is the story of a young woman Quinn who is released from a coma after a near-fatal car accident. Quinn's journey to recovery and her re-entry into the world is a story of both physical and emotional healing. But as she rebuilds her life Quinn must confront the emotional and psychological scars of the accident - and the secrets she and her friends keep from each other.State of Mind is a story of hope resilience and the power of friendship. It captures the excitement and terror of adolescence the mystery of life and the fragility of love. With its powerful characters and gripping story State of Mind is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost and wondered what might have been.; 8vo; 409 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover
2002ref. 26284New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345426266 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Raymond is a brilliant analyst who has been passed over for a promotion several times. One day he's given an assignment that could change his career. He must study a company and figure out why it's failing. Raymond starts to understand the company's culture and the problems it's facing. He comes up with a plan to save the company and is promoted as a result.; 8vo; 424 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover
1994ref. 26286New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553089196 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this suspenseful novel a woman's search for the man who killed her sister sends her on a dangerous journey through the underbelly of Los Angeles.; 8vo; 386 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1993ref. 26287New York: Bantam Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553092057 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped lower corners in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Jonathan Kellerman's "Devil's Waltz" is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the Zodiac Killer case. It is a detailed and compelling read that will keep readers hooked until the very end.; An Alex Delaware Novel; 8vo; 416 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1999ref. 26290New York: Random House. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067945960X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Jonathan Kellerman's Monster is the dark psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. With a masterful storyteller's touch Kellerman takes readers on a wild ride with a psychopathic killer who leaves a trail of carnage in his wake. From the outset Kellerman holds the reader captive with a riveting tale of twisted love dark secrets and violent revenge. As the killer's identity is revealed the stakes only get higher and the reader is left agonizing over who could have committed these heinous crimes. With chilling precision Kellerman weaves an intricate web of deceit that will keep you guessing until the final page.; 8vo; 396 pages . Random House hardcover
1993ref. 26288New York: Bantam Books. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308013x . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Very Good condition dust-jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; Private Eyes is a novel by Jonathan Kellerman that follows the cases of two Los Angeles-based detectives Harry Bosch and Edgar Elias. Bosch is a veteran detective who has seen it all while Elias is a new detective who is eager to make a name for himself. The cases they investigate range from murder to rape and Kellerman does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. The novel is fast-paced and suspenseful and I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend Private Eyes to anyone who loves a good mystery.; 8vo; 475 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1995ref. 26289New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308920X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this book Jonathan Kellerman expertly explains the various self-defense techniques that can be used in the event of a mugging or other attack. He covers a wide range of topics including how to defend against knife attacks how to defend against kicks how to defend against punches how to defend against guns and how to defend against axes and other weapons. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn the best ways to protect themselves in a dangerous situation.; An Alex Delaware Novel; 8vo; 390 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1990ref. 26291New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553057960 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this twisty psychological thriller a professor is found dead with a time bomb attached to his chest. Police are baffled as to how the bomb could have been planted and they're even more perplexed when they find no evidence of a motive. The professor's wife who was out of town at the time of the murder is the only person who can help the police solve the mystery.; 8vo; 468 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
2003ref. 26292New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312314019 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket; Simon Kernick's The Business of Dying is a profoundly moving and intimate exploration of life and death relationships and bereavement. It is the story of a father and son Sam and Tom who are forced to confront the inevitability of their own mortality when their father is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Business of Dying is an unforgettable and deeply moving exploration of the bonds of family love and friendship and the fragility of life.; 8vo; 335 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2005ref. 26013London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593051467 . An attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; Simon Kernick's A Good Day to Die tells the story of John Donnelly a Dubliner who flees Ireland in the early 1800s in search of a better life. Donnelly becomes a peddler in America where he meets and falls in love with a Native American woman. The novel follows Donnelly's life as he tries to navigate the brutal world of early America where life is cheap and violence is the norm. Kernick's novel is a beautifully written and harrowing exploration of the human cost of migration.; 8vo; 329 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
2004ref. 25077London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593051351 . A smart first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust wrapper with minor edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; is the story of a young man who grows up in a tough neighborhood on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers.The Crime Trade is the story of a young man's journey from the Lower East Side of Manhattan to the heights of detective work. Kernick vividly captures the grit and determination of a young man determined to make something of himself in a tough neighborhood. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers. Kernick's story is an inspiring testament to the power; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
2003ref. 25589London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593049799 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; When an exchange student is found dead in her room the students of St. Augustine's Academy are quickly suspects. But when the victim's family refuses to cooperate with the police the detectives on the case must find another way to catch the killer.; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
2010ref. 25590New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525951849 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Raymond Khoury's novel The Templar Salvation tells the story of five young people who are forced to flee their homes in the middle of the Syrian Civil War. They find themselves in Rome where they must find a way to survive in a city that is constantly under threat of terrorism. The Templar Salvation is a story of hope and redemption and it is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.; 8vo; 405 pages . Dutton hardcover books
2010ref. 25592New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1439139954 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Charles Kipps directly on the title page; Crystal Death is the first book in the Conor Bard mystery series. After spending the summer in Ireland with his family Conor returns to Boston for his freshman year of college. He's looking forward to reconnecting with his old friends and exploring the city. However when Conor's cousin is found dead he quickly realizes that his old life in Boston isn't as safe as he thought it was.As Conor starts to investigate his cousin's death he finds that the city is full of secrets and mysteries. He must solve the clues to find out who killed his cousin and why.; A Conor Bard Mystery; 8vo; 333 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover books
2009ref. 25593New York: Scribner. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439127905 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Charles Kipps directly on the title page; In the third Conor Bard mystery Conor Bard and his partner Officer Denise Fergus are investigating a homicide in Hell's Kitchen. The victim is a well-known restaurateur and the suspects are members of his own staff. As the investigation progresses it becomes clear that this was not a simple crime. Bard and Fergus must solve the case quickly before the perpetrators get away with murder.; A Conor Bard Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover books
2003ref. 25594New York: Harcourt Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0151001847 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Helen Knode directly on the title page; In the future society is divided into classes: the rich and the poor. The only way to escape this life is to earn a ticket out. sixteen-year-old Tish is one of the poorest kids in the city and she's determined to find a way out. With the help of her best friend Tish starts to learn about the underground economy and she starts to make connections that could lead her to a ticket out. But Tish's world is turned upside down when her best friend is killed in a robbery. Tish is determined to find the killer and get revenge. She soon finds out that the underworld is a lot more complicated than she thought and she must use everything she's learned to stay alive.; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . Harcourt, Inc. hardcover books
1997ref. 14642New York: Alfred A. Knopf. As New in As New dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679425268 . A beautiful first edition/ first printing in unread As New condition in alike dustjacket SIGNED by author Dean Koontz directly on the half-title page; Los Angeles crime reporter Joe Carpenter is told there are no survivors when the plan carrying his wife and two children crashes. A year later Joe hears of a woman named Rose who claims to be a sole survivor of the accident. Still suffering from grief and now rage Joe finds himself facing shadowy and powerful opposition as he seeks to discover the truth and find the daughter he hopes is still alive; 8vo; xii 4 5-321 3 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
2007ref. 13312New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553804812 . Bright clean first Trade edition/first printing preceded only by a signed and limited edition printed privately by Charnel House in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED and dated by Author Dean Koontz on half-title page; Dean Koontz tests the limits of an ordinary guy put into an extraordinary situation involving a pretty young woman completely unaware of a $10000 hit on her life being carried out by a cop whom Koontz calls evil incarnate; 8vo; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
2012ref. 22496New York: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316122610 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition gently bumped tips in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; In the tradition of Harper Lee and James Baldwin Koryta tells the story of a young African-American man whose search for his identity leads him to become one of the most influential religious leaders in American history.; 8vo; viii 403 5 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
2010ref. 25597New York: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316053635 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; Koryta's novel set in the days of the Great Depression tells the story of two families the Mollys and the Weavers as they struggle to survive on the harsh landscape of the Upper Midwest. With stark beautiful prose Koryta renders the harshness of the Great Depression with clarity and compassion.; 8vo; 508 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
