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2005rif. 25557New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743234707 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; In Blood Memory Iles tells the story of a family torn apart by the Holocaust. Gerta the matriarch is forced to take her six children into hiding after the Nazis round up her family and friends. For three years the family survives in a secret bunker living off the land and stealing what they need to survive. But when Gerta's youngest daughter is discovered the family must flee for their lives. They make their way to freedom only to find that the horrors of the past have followed them. Gerta and her children must deal with the aftermath of the Holocaust including the death of their parents and the destruction of their home. Blood Memory is a powerful and heartbreaking story of family resilience and the power of love.; 8vo; 496 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
2005rif. 25559New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399148817 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and gold "Signed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the first leaf; Sleep No More is a unique and captivating book that tells the story of a woman who is diagnosed with a sleep disorder. After trying every sleep remedy and treatment possible she is left with little hope of getting a good night's sleep again. However after trying out a few of the techniques in Sleep No More she finds that she is able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in years.; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2007rif. 25562New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743292502 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; Third Degree is the story of a young man's journey from innocence to experience. It is a story of courage hope and redemption. It is a story of the power of addiction and the strength of love. It is a story about the choices we make and the consequences of our actions.; 8vo; 385 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
1993rif. 25565New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060167688 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Very Good dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; The day after her lavish wedding anniversary bash Rosie Meyers gets a big surprise: her nouveau riche husband Richie is leaving her for a sultry sophisticated size-six MBA. So when he's found murdered in their exquisitely appointed kitchen no one is surprised to find Rosie's prints all over the weapon. The suburban English teacher is the prime suspect -- the police's only suspect. And she knows she'll spend the rest of her life in the prison library unless she can unmask the real killer. Going into Manhattan on the lam Rosie learns more about Richie than she ever wanted to know. And more about herself than she ever dreamed possible; 8vo; 343 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
2004rif. 25566New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743242157 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated by the author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; This is a story of a woman's life and her journey from the Deep South to the North. The author tells the story of her life her family and her experiences all the while describing the landscapes she passes through. The story is written in a lyrical and beautiful style and is a reminder that no matter where we are we all have a place in the world that is ours.; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
2010rif. 25567New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416573011 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When Ellen and Jay move to the country and start their own family they have high hopes for their lives as husbands and fathers. But Jay's volatile temper and Ellen's chronic insomnia quickly take their toll. As Ellen struggles to cope she finds herself drawn into the life of her neighbors the Johnsons. Ellen starts to see the family's struggles and success in a new light - as her own. She begins to see that her own husband is not the perfect man she thought he was and she starts to build a new life for herself.; 8vo; 342 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover
1996rif. 25568New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060176075 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped upper front corner in Fine dust jacket; Lily White is the story of a white girl growing up in the Projects in Brooklyn during the 1970s. Through her eyes we experience the struggles of poverty racism and sexism. But Lily is also a young girl trying to find her place in the world and to find her own identity.; 8vo; 459 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
2001rif. 25569New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060195703 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped upper front corner and ink stain to lower margin of page 178 in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When five-year-old Lizzy's mother dies she is sent to live with her father in a small town in upstate New York. Lizzy is excited to see her father but she is also scared and lonely. Lizzy's father is busy working and doesn't seem to care about her. Lizzy spends her time exploring the town and making new friends. When her father finally comes home for a visit he tells her that he is moving away. Lizzy is sad to see her father go but she is also excited to start living her own life.; 8vo; 358 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
1991rif. 25570New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060165731 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When twelve-year-old Addie moves to the small town of Hartwell she has no idea what she's in for. She's not used to being the new girl and the only person she can really talk to is her cat Merlin. That is until she meets Harry the most popular boy in school. Harry is mysterious and seems to know everything. Addie soon discovers that Harry is a wizard and he's been hiding his magic from the townspeople so they won't prejudge him. Together Harry and Addie explore the magical world of Hartwell learning about the creatures that live there and the sacrifices they make to protect their world.Addie is a bright and inquisitive girl who is eager to learn about the world around her. She quickly befriends Harry and together they explore the magical world of Hartwell. Addie is a great role model for young readers as she is understanding and supportive of Harry's magic; 8vo; 412 pages; Signed by Author . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover
1998rif. 25572New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060176083 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; Red White and Blue tells the story of two ordinary Americans who find it within themselves to become extraordinary heroes. Author's eighth novel ; 8vo; viii 1-407 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
1995rif. 25127Tucson AZ: Dennis McMillan Publications. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. Limited/Numbered Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A smart Signed Limited edition in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket. This one being #142 of 300 copies signed and hand numbered copies bound in burgundy cloth. Lacking slipcase. Double SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page and limitation page; The sixth novel in Jackson's Mulheisen series. Sergeant Mulheisen goes on the trail of Salt Lake City mobster Joe Service; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; vi 235 236 pages; Signed by Author . Dennis McMillan Publications hardcover
1994rif. 25574New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871135620 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Jackson's Deadman is a horror story that follows the journey of a group of survivors as they attempt to escape the city after a zombie outbreak. The book is full of horror and action and will leave readers on the edge of their seats.; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 263 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
1993rif. 25577New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871134950 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; Fourth Sgt. Mulheisne Mystery; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 237 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
2000rif. 25578New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871138107 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; This book tells the story of Detroit in the 1950s and 1960s through the eyes of a working-class woman. La Donna Detroit is a gritty authentic portrayal of life in a city on the decline.; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; Signed by Author . Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
1998rif. 25579New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871137089 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; It's springtime in Detroit and Detective Sergeant "Fang" Mulheisen has settled in for a period of repose - he thinks. But when a young kid arrives with an E-mail cartoon message addressed to Mulheisen depicting a murder and an alluring young historian suddenly wants to know all about Grootka Mulheisen begins a scavenger hunt to uncover the notebooks Grootka left behind. ; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 234 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover
2008rif. 25584New York: Vanguard Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1593154941 . A brilliant first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped upper corners in alike dust jacket with corresponding edgewear. Boldly SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Alan Jacobson directly on the title page; In The 7th Victim Alan Jacobson spins a gripping tale of suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. When the body of a young woman is discovered in a remote part of the woods police are quickly on the scene. They soon realize that the victim has been brutally murdered and that the case is far from closed. As the investigation unfolds it becomes clear that the victim was not the only person to have been targeted. Someone is out to get the police and they aren't stopping until they've taken out everyone involved. With frightening accuracy Jacobson paints a terrifying picture of a world where the line between justice and revenge is blurred.; 8vo; 420 pages; Signed by Author . Vanguard Press hardcover
2004rif. 14441London: Bloomsbury Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0747571066 . A very handsome stated first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by author Liz Jensen on the title page; The Ninth Life of Louis Drax follows 9-year-old Louis going on a picnic with his parents falling off a cliff. The details are shrouded in mystery. And after some confusion Louis himself miraculously alive but deep in a coma arrives at Dr. Pascal Dannachets celebrated coma clinic; 8vo; Signed by Author . Bloomsbury Publishing hardcover books
2005rif. 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
2004rif. 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
2003rif. 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
2010rif. 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
2010rif. 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
2009rif. 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
2003rif. 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
2007rif. 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