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1999ref. 26360New York: Avon Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975440 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Set in the days of the Watergate scandal Mosaic tells the story of a young woman Lacey who is blackmailed into working for the FBI. Her task: to track down a terrorist who is planning a major attack. Lacey quickly discovers that her target is not the only one she has to worry about. The FBI is after her as is the terrorist. Lacey is in danger not just from her enemies but from her own colleagues. As the stakes get higher she must use all her skills to outwit them all.; 8vo; 374 pages . Avon Books hardcover
1996ref. 26361New York: Avon Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380973006 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Shadow Box tells the story of Henry DeTamble an American expatriate artist who in search of a new life moves to London in the early 1930s.Henry is immediately smitten with the city and its vibrant culture but he is also haunted by the memory of his wife and young daughter who died in a tragic accident a few years before.As Henry begins to make connections in the city he discovers that the old ways of life are fading away. He finds himself at odds with the government and the fascists who are gaining power but he also finds new friends in the resistance movement.As the war draws closer Henry must decide whether to stay in London and fight or return to America and risk never seeing his family again.Shadow Box is an atmospheric and poignant story of love loss and courage.; 8vo; 380 pages . Avon Books hardcover
2001ref. 26362New York: William Morrow. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975459 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; In Whistler's Angel John R. Maxim tells the story of an unconventional love affair between artist James McNeill Whistler and his muse Anna Ringgold. The novel is rich in detail and exploration of the creative process and is a compelling read.; 8vo; 355 pages . William Morrow hardcover
2007ref. 25696New York: Grand Central Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446582581 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; and ThiefIn Chat Archer Mayor and Thief three unlikely friends chat about their day-to-day lives. The Mayor chats about his day-to-day tasks as the mayor Archer chats about his day-to-day tasks as an archer and thief talks about his day-to-day tasks as a thief. The dialogue is light-hearted and humorous making for a fun and easy read.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . Grand Central Publishing hardcover
1997ref. 25694New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966378 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; MayorBellows Falls is a small picturesque town in upstate New York that has seen its share of tragedy and turmoil. Mayor Archer Mayor tells the story of the town and its people from the founding of the town to the present day. The Mayor provides a unique perspective on the ups and downs of small-town life as well as the relationships between the residents. Bellows Falls is a fascinating and compelling story that will leave readers wanting to visit the town for themselves.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; 240 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1999ref. 25699New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966823 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing slight bumping to spine. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; Occam's Razor is a philosophic principle that states that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one. It is named after William of Ockham an English philosopher.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2010ref. 25702New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031238193X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; In Red Herring Mayor Archer takes readers on an entertaining journey through his hometown of Westport Connecticut as he campaigns for re-election. The book is filled with amusing anecdotes memorable characters and clever political strategy. Mayor Archer is an intriguing and engaging individual and his story is sure to entertain readers.; A Joe Gunther Novel; 8vo; 291 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover books
2005ref. 25704New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892968168 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; In St. Alban's Fire Mayor Archer takes the reader on a riveting and suspenseful adventure following the lives of a group of teenagers as they try to save their small town from a devastating fire. With engaging and realistic characters Mayor Archer tells a compelling story of heroism determination and redemption.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2008ref. 25705New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312381913 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; In The Catch Mayor Archer tells the story of a small town in Minnesota that is on the brink of financial ruin. The town's only hope is to catch a big fish - and they're determined to do whatever it takes to get it. From corrupt politicians to shady businessmen everyone in the town is out to make a profit. But is anyone really who they seem to be And will they be able to catch the big fish before it's too late; A Joe Gunther Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1995ref. 25706New York: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965584 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; The Dark Root is the first book in the Archer Mayor series. It is a story about a boy named Jack who is trying to find his way in the world. He is a orphan and has to find a way to survive. He meets a woman named Mary who helps him find his way. The book also has a mystery element to it.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; 353 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
2009ref. 25701New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312381921 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear and "Signed 1st edition" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the front free end paper; Archer Mayor's gripping debut thriller is set in a world of ruthless ambition and dark secrets. When young lawyer Alice is viciously attacked in her home she knows that the police will not be able to solve her crime. With no leads and her attacker still at large Alice turns to her old friend the Mayor for help. The Mayor knows all the players in Alice's city and he is the only one who can help her find the killer. As Alice begins to piece together the clues she realizes that the price of malice can be very high.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; 308 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover books
2004ref. 25712New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296815X . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; In The Surrogate Thief Mayor Archer introduces readers to a world of crime where the line between justice and corruption is blurred. The story follows Kyle a young man who is forced to become a surrogate thief to support his mother after she is injured in a car accident. With the help of his new friends and allies Kyle must navigate the complex criminal underworld to recover stolen money and bring those responsible to justice. This fast-paced exciting novel is perfect for fans of mystery and crime novels.; A Joe Gunther Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2001ref. 25713New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892967242 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Archer Mayor directly on the title page; Mayor Archer's Tucker Peak tells the story of a young girl Penny and her family as they struggle to survive in the wild after a devastating wildfire destroys their home. With the help of her new friend a grizzly bear Penny must learn to survive in an unfamiliar and dangerous world.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1998ref. 15561New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684837617 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket; In Praying to a Laughing God Kevin McColley invites readers into a fresh and provocative exploration of the relationship between laughter and faith. McColley argues that by embracing our innate ability to laugh we can open ourselves up to a deeper connection with God. Interspersed with personal stories and Scripture Praying to a Laughing God invites readers to reconsider the ways that laughter can enhance our spiritual lives.; 8vo . Simon & Schuster hardcover
2000ref. 45337New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193646 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this novel Neil McMahon tells the story of two brothers each struggling with their own demons. The older brother John is a Vietnam vet who struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The younger brother Tim is a college student who is struggling with his own demons-namely an addiction to drugs and alcohol. John and Tim's lives intersect when John moves in with Tim to help him get his life back on track.; 8vo; 205 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
2006ref. 25716New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446530999 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; buryIn The Book of Fate Bradbury weaves a tale of two worlds each with its own set of rules that collide when a young woman discovers a powerful artifact. As she learns to use the artifact's power to change the course of her own life she also begins to change the fate of the other world.; 8vo; 510 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
2001ref. 25717New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446527289 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; In the future a world without war has been created. However the Counsel is still needed to solve the biggest conflicts. When a new Counsel is needed the members of the previous one's team try to find and recruit them.; 8vo; 479 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
2002ref. 25718New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446527297 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; Two brothers steal three million dollars from an abandoned bank account. But when they do they quickly realize that they've got more on their hands than they bargained for ; 8vo; vii viii-x xi-xiv 1-481 482 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
2004ref. 25720New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446530980 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; When hacker prodigy Rafe receives an invitation to a secretive meeting at an isolated cabin he has no idea what he's getting himself into. The organizers claim to have a game that can wipe out all the world's debts--but Rafe has his doubts. He's never heard of the game before and he has no idea how to play.Rafe's skepticism is soon replaced with terror as he realizes that he's the only person who knows the location of the cabin. He's trapped and the game is starting already. As the stakes get higher and the game's secrets start to unravel Rafe must figure out ways to save himself and the world before it's too late.; 8vo; 460 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
2011ref. 25721New York: Minotaur Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312558376 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and minor soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the month and year of publication by author Ken Mercer; East on Sunset is a novel about a broken family and their struggles to find their way back to each other. The story follows the Bartons as they move back and forth between their hometown in Oregon and their new home in California. The family is fractured by their father's alcoholism and they must work hard to rebuild their relationships while also dealing with the challenges of life in a new place. East on Sunset is an emotional and compelling story that will leave readers feeling triumphant and inspired.; 8vo; 345 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover books
2011ref. 25722New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031255835X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and lined by author Ken Mercer directly on the title page; LAPD narcotics officer Will Magowan is fired from the force after becoming addicted to heroin following a personal tragedy. Now Magowan has been offered a position as the police chief of Haydenville a tiny town in Northern California which is being corrupted by a criminal influence that threatens to destroy it; 8vo; vi 6-346 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover books
1999ref. 26363New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966947 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Free Love is a book about a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is trying to find her place in the world by following her heart and doing what feels right to her. She is also trying to find her place in the world by finding a love that is true and is not based on what she thinks she needs.; An Olivia Brown Mystery; 8vo; 240 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
2001ref. 26364New York: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966955 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Kate is a successful lawyer who is married to a loving husband and has a beautiful daughter. However Kate has a dark secret that she has been keeping from everyone for years. She is a serial killer.; An Olivia Brown Mystery; 8vo; 290 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1993ref. 26365New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385425929 . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Annette Meyers's Murder: The Musical is an exciting suspenseful and humorous murder mystery that follows the lives of a group of theater interns who are thrust into the criminal justice system when one of their own is accused of murder. The interns must use their wit and humor to clear their friend's name while also navigating the treacherous waters of the criminal justice system.; A Smith and Wetzon Mystery; 8vo; 353 pages . Doubleday hardcover
2004ref. 26366Waterville ME: Five Star. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1410401871 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; If you're looking for a novel with a deep spiritual message Repentances by Annette Meyers is the book for you. A woman who has committed a series of sins over the years returns home to confront her past. She begins to repent and through her journey she learns about God's forgiveness and how to forgive herself.; 8vo; 304 pages . Five Star hardcover
