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1979réf. 34528New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0397013620 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike price-clipped dust-jacket; A serial killer who skins women alive is on the loose in Victorian London and the detective on the case is John D. MacDonald's most famous character gumshoe Harry Callahan. As the body count rises Harry's instincts and dogged determination lead him to the killer's doorstep.; 8vo; 221 pages; FSA . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover
1964réf. 34514Greenwich CT: Fawcett Publications Inc. Very Good. 1964. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. A smart trade paperback in Very Good condition with lightly soiled wraps stamp inside wrap and ink price to first page; A Purple Place for Dying is the third novel in John D. MacDonald's Travis McGhee series; 8vo; 6 7-158 2 pages . Fawcett Publications, Inc. paperback books
1985réf. 34531New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine. 1985. Uncorrected Proof. Softcover. 0394538994 . A most attractive Uncorrected Proof in Fine condition with publisher's summary stapled inside the front wrap; The Lonely Silver Rain is John D. MacDonald's final Travis McGee novel #21. The disappearance of a lavishly appointed custom-built yacht.the brutal murder of a Peruvian debutante.the sloppy "accidental death" of a Florida real estate tycoon.These are the pieces of the puzzle that Travis McGee must fit together to save his own life; 8vo; x 3 4-208 6 pages . Alfred A. Knopf paperback books
1999réf. 26339New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312202784 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and ding to upper board in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When his parents die sixteen-year-old Jack is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in Maine. Jack is dismayed to find that he is the only black person in a town of white people but he quickly learns that the town is a safe place to be himself.The town is a close-knit community and Jack is welcomed with open arms. He quickly makes friends with the local kids and he is even more surprised when he starts dating one of them. Life is good until Jack learns that his grandparents are dying and he has to return to Maine to take care of them.Jack is sad to leave his friends and the safe haven he has found in Maine but he is determined to make the most of his time with his grandparents. He is sure that he will find a new home and new friends in Maine but he is wrong.When Jack returns to the town he is the only black person left.; 8vo; 356 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1993réf. 26340New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312092881 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Detective First Grade is the hilarious and heartwarming story of a young detective trying to solve the mysteries of first grade. With the help of his trusty dog Harper and a group of colorful classmates Jerry must outwit a cunning cat solve a series of clever puzzles and track down a missing toy truck. Along the way he learns important lessons about friendship determination and the power of laughter.; 8vo; 375 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1995réf. 26341New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312130589 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Dan Mahoney tells the story of two young men one white and one black who come of age in the tough neighborhoods of Cleveland in the late 1970s. Both boys are raised by their single mothers but they have very different experiences growing up. The white boy Charlie is a street-smart urchin who learns how to survive in the rough neighborhoods of Cleveland. The black boy Malik is the son of a wealthy African-American family and is sheltered from the realities of life on the streets. When Charlie and Malik meet as adolescents they are both searching for a place to belong. Charlie finds his place in the criminal underworld while Malik becomes a successful basketball player.; 8vo; 426 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1997réf. 26342New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312151462 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Hyde is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a wild ride from start to finish. When college student Sam finds a mysterious envelope with her name on it in her mail she has no idea what it could mean. She opens it to find a stack of cash and a note that reads "If you're reading this you're worth it." Sam doesn't know who to trust and starts to become paranoid that she's being followed. When the police can't find any clues in the case Sam decides to take matters into her own hands and starts to investigate on her own. She soon uncovers a secret that could change her life forever. Hyde is an edge-of-your-seat mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 358 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
2003réf. 26343New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312309570 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; ieleMahoneys riveting and suspenseful novel introduces readers to the compelling characters of a small Italian town in the days leading up to a brutal murder. As the townspeople wrestle with their own secrets and the macabre implications of the crime they also must confront the harsh realities of life in a place where violence is the norm and morality is often a matter of perspective.With whip-smart characterization and a keen eye for the telling detail Mahoney brings the town and its inhabitants to life revealing the hidden currents that create the perfect storm for murder. The result is a brilliantly plotted and evocative mystery that will keep readers riveted to the end.; 8vo; 324 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1998réf. 26344New York: St Martin's Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312182287 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with rectangular sticker to lower rear; The story follows a group of high school friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. The friends are united by their shared experience of growing up in the shadow of a famous family and the story takes them on a journey from innocence to experience from the chaos of high school to the tumult of college and beyond.; 8vo; 364 pages . St Martin's Press hardcover
2002réf. 26345New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312284500 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Danny Mahoney's newest novel The Protectors is an exciting adventure story about a group of teenage boys who must use their brains and brawn to save their small town from a ruthless group of criminals. The Protectors is a fast-paced story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 340 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
2001réf. 26346New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312261349 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket; The Two Chinatowns is the story of two boys each from a very different Chinatown in New York City who are brought together by a common friendship and a shared love of baseball. Growing up Mark and Jimmy never dreamed they would end up together but fate has something else in mind.As the two young men grow older they realize that they share more than just a love of baseball. They share a common heritage and a connection to the place where they are from. They also share a common dream: to one day open their own Chinatowns in New York City.This moving and heartfelt story is a celebration of diversity and the strength of family. It is a story of friendship hope and the power of storytelling.; 8vo; 342 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1995réf. 25651New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385475489 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Popular author's fourth legal thriller; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
2012réf. 51006New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0062069888 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In Capitol Murder private investigator Dana Cutler races to track an escaped serial killer and thwart a terrorist attack; 8vo; 8 1-342 343-4 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2008réf. 25652New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061236217 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In this book Margolin provides an in-depth yet accessible exploration of executive privilege its history purposes and effects. He covers a range of topics including its use in the presidential system its application to criminal investigations and its impact on the relationship between the president and the judiciary. Margolin provides a thorough and balanced analysis of the privilege and he provides thoughtful and insightful perspectives on its implications for the American political system.; 8vo; 360 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2009réf. 25653New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061236233 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and dated by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; When crime writer Phillip Margolin is called in to write the biography of a notorious criminal he has no idea what he's in for. The man known as the Spider is a slippery figure difficult to track down and even harder to interview. But Margolin is determined to get the story.The more he digs into the Spider's past the more Margolin realizes that this criminal is also a victim. The Spider was once a rising star in the criminal underworld but he was undone by his own greed. Now years after his arrest the Spider is living in obscurity and poverty desperately trying to make amends.Margolin is drawn to the Spider and as he gets to know him he begins to understand the man behind the crime. In the end Margolin is not only the author of the Spider's biography but also his friend.; 8vo; 344 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1993réf. 25654New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385470029 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In Portland Oregon the wives of several businessman have been disappearing. In every case a black rose and a note reading "Gone But Not Forgotten" have been left behind; 8vo; viii 3-376 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
2005réf. 25655New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060735023 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and gold "Signed first edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the first page; When his great-aunt dies thirteen-year-old Phillip Margolin is sent to live with her in the remote fishing town of Lost Lake. Phillip is immediately drawn to the town's enigmatic librarian who seems to know more about him than she should. He also meets the town's other residents who are all hiding something. But what could they be hiding from Phillip; 8vo; 323 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2006réf. 25656New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060735058 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Defense Attorney Doug Weaver is defending a homeless mentally ill client named Jacob Cohen who is on trial for murder. Weaver believes in the innocence of his client but Bernard Cashman a forensic expert at the Oregon State Crime Lab has found indisputable evidence linking Cohen to the crime; 8vo; vi 314 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2004réf. 25657New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060083263 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; A beautifully written retelling of Sleeping Beauty set in a more realistic and dark world where the curse is true.; 8vo; 329 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2010réf. 25658New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061926515 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Supreme Justice is a thriller novel set in the world of the Supreme Court. The novel follows the justices as they face the challenges of a new president and a Republican-controlled Congress.; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2001réf. 25659New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196254 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with a small nick to upper rear corner else Fine. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; The Associate is a gripping fast-paced novel about ambition love and the pursuit of success. Set against the backdrop of one of the world's most prestigious law firms the story follows the fortunes of two young lawyers as they navigate the cut-throat world of corporate law.Asa Gold is a talented and driven lawyer determined to make a name for himself at the prestigious law firm of Whitman Gold and Kohn. When he's offered a prestigious position at the firm Asa jumps at the chance to become a partner. His ambitions however are met with resistance from his longtime friend and colleague Daniel Lyle. Daniel is content with his current position and is unwilling to let Asa take over.Asa and Daniel's rivalry takes a new turn when they are both hired to work on the same case. Asa is determined to win the case and prove himself to his colleagues while Daniel is focused on preserving the client's; 8vo; 292 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1996réf. 25660New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385480539 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; In the blistering Nevada desert an annual event called The Burning Man attracts people from all over the world to create a temporary city out of whatever they can find. As one of the event's organizing committee members Phillip Margolin has witnessed it all: the art the music the partying. But this year something is different. The once-laughable prepartion of flamingos oversized My Little Pony dolls and broken bicycles has grown more ominous and the police presence has increased exponentially. As Margolin tries to unravel the mystery he begins to realize that The Burning Man is more than just a party - it's a statement about freedom community and self-expression. And this year something is very wrong.; 8vo; 344 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
1998réf. 25662New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385480547 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Phillip Margolin's The Undertaker's Widow is an intense dark novel that follows the lives of the characters after the death of the Undertaker. The novel is told from multiple perspectives and takes a detailed look at the aftermath of the wrestling superstar's death.; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
2003réf. 25661New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060083247 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with gold "Signed first edition" sticker on the front panel. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the first page; The novel follows the intertwined lives of three generations of a Jewish family in Brooklyn New York. The patriarch Abe is a successful shoe salesman who is forced to retire at the age of seventy-eight. His three sons all struggle with their own careers and relationships. Abe's youngest son David is a professor of English at a university in Manhattan. David's wife Leah is a professor of Hebrew literature. Their son Jacob is a journalist in Brooklyn. The novel explores the themes of family identity and generational struggles.; 8vo; 342 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2000réf. 25663New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196246 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author directly on the title page; Wild Justice is a story about a boy who is wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit. He is forced to go on the run and hide from the police. He meets a girl who helps him to find the real criminal.; 8vo; 362 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books