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1995ref. 26396New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385314108 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The novel tells the story of a woman Nell who is on trial for the murder of her husband. The defense attempts to prove Nell's innocence by showing that her husband had been physically and emotionally abusive to her. Nell's son who was only 10 years old at the time of his father's death testifies that his father had been abusive to both his mother and him. In the end the jury finds Nell not guilty and she is released from prison.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 420 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
2000ref. 26397New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332777 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In Move to Strike OShaughnessy tells the story of a group of workers who decide to walk off their jobs in protest of poor working conditions. The novel is set in a small town in upstate New York and follows the workers as they navigate the challenges of organizing a strike and trying to keep the momentum going while under constant surveillance. OShaughnessy paints a vivid portrait of life on strike from the highs of solidarity to the lows of despair. The novel is an excellent account of the power of collective action and the importance of staying united in the face of adversity.; 8vo; 391 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1997ref. 26398New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385318707 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this riveting book former prosecutor and law professor Kathleen OShaughnessy takes readers on a compelling and intimate journey into the heart of the criminal justice system from the courtroom to the jail cell. She reveals the devastating ways in which the obstruction of justice can undermine the justice system and derail innocent lives.With unflinching honesty OShaughnessy takes readers on a journey from her own experiences as a prosecutor to the shocking revelations of the most high-profile cases of recent years including the prosecution of O.J. Simpson the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and the trial of Michael Jackson. She shows us how the system can be gamed how prosecutors and defense attorneys can collude to deprive the public of the truth and how the pressures of the media can create an environment in which justice is denied.This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the criminal justice system and the ways in which it; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 392 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
2001ref. 26402New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385334834 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped lower rear corner and soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In the early 1800s the Irish Potato Famine caused a mass exodus of over a million people many of whom ended up in America. The Irish were not the only ones to suffer from the famine; the British Isles were hit as well. The Writ of Execution is a document that was used by the British to force the Irish into work camps in the United Kingdom. The Irish were not allowed to leave the camps and were given very little food or water. Many died from the conditions or were forced to work in slave-like conditions. The Writ of Execution is a reminder of the terrible conditions that the Irish endured during the famine.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 403 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
2000ref. 26409New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157475 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; When eleven-year-old Margot moves with her family from their cramped home in the city to a sprawling estate in the countryside she's excited to start her new life. But Margot quickly discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants-victims of a sadistic ancestor. Margot's curiosity leads her on a harrowing journey through the house uncovering secrets and terrifying truths about her family's past. With the help of her new friend a ghost named Benjamin Margot uncovers the truth about her family's dark history and learns to stand up to her fears.Katherine Hall's The Body in the Bookcase is a heart-wrenching suspenseful story about the power of curiosity the strength of friendship and the courage to overcome fear.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
2004ref. 26414New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 038097844X . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this beautifully written and haunting novel the lighthouse keeper Mrs. Lighthouse tells the story of her family who have been stationed at the lighthouse for generations. Her daughter Lily falls in love with the lighthouse keeper Mr. Lighthouse but is thwarted every time she tries to express her love to him. One night when a storm is raging outside and the lighthouse is dark and forbidding Lily finds herself alone with Mr. Lighthouse. She finally is able to tell him how she feels and they share a passionate kiss. The next day Lily finds out that Mr. Lighthouse has died in the storm. She is heartbroken but manages to continue to care for the lighthouse which becomes a source of comfort for her.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover
1995ref. 26412New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145744 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Katherine Hall Page's novel tells the story of three generations of women in a small Norwegian town. The women are connected by their bodies and their relationships to the land and to each other. They face challenges in their lives but also find joy.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
1996ref. 26407New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145736 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Body in the Bog tells the story of a group of teenagers who go exploring in a bog in search of a lost boy. While there they discover a body and are quickly thrust into the mystery of what happened to him. The novel is suspenseful and well-written and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
2002ref. 26415New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978423 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Katherine Page's The Body in the Moonlight tells the story of Catherine and her husband Jack as they travel to Jamaica to care for Catherine's ailing mother. While in Jamaica Catherine begins to see and feel the dead bodies of people who have recently died in the town. The sightings begin to disturb her and she is unsure whether she is seeing the dead bodies or if she is dreaming them. As the story progresses it becomes clear that Catherine is not the only one experiencing these phenomena.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 243 pages . William Morrow hardcover
2002ref. 26408New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978431 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In The Body in the Bonfire Page investigates the history and meaning of the body in relation to fire. She discusses the ways in which the body has been used as a means of torture and execution and the ways that the body has been used as a medium for art and religion. She argues that the body is a source of both pleasure and pain and that its importance cannot be underestimated.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover
1999ref. 26406New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157483 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Body in the Big Apple is a novel about a dancer Toni who moves from small-town Maine to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Toni is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city where she is constantly on the lookout for a place to live and a job. She befriends a group of street kids and falls in love with one of them but her dreams of stardom are quickly fading. Toni must find the strength to persevere in the face of adversity and build a new life in the city.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 239 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
1992ref. 26416New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312081480 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's fourth Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 211 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1994ref. 26404New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312114702 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Very Good dust jacket with moderate edgewear; When her mother dies seventeen-year-old Lizzie moves into her grandmother's old house in rural Virginia. Lizzie is excited to start her new life and get to know her grandmother but she soon discovers that her grandmother is a recluse who barely leaves the house. Lizzie is also disturbed to find out that her grandmother has a secret basement that she never lets anyone visit. Lizzie starts to investigate her grandmother's past and discovers that she was involved in a scandalous affair with a married man. Lizzie is also unnerved by the way her grandmother keeps talking about "the body in the basement." Lizzie starts to worry that her grandmother might be referring to her mother's body. Lizzie decides to confront her grandmother about the body in the basement but she is too afraid to tell her the truth. Lizzie starts to believe that her grandmother is actually talking about her mother's body and that she is in danger. L; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 289 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1991ref. 26410New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312063091 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's third Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 210 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1993ref. 26411New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312097557 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In The Body in the Cast Page provides aunique and insightful exploration of the human body in art. She takes readers on a journey through the history of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present examining how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art. Chapters explore art from a variety of perspectives including religious devotion medical knowledge and eroticism.The Body in the Cast is an enlightening and entertaining look at the human body in art. Page provides an in-depth exploration of how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present. This lively and accessible book is an essential resource for anyone interested in art history cultural studies or the body in general.; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1990ref. 26405New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312037988 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery. Winner of the 1990 Agatha Award for Best First Novel; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; x 244 2 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1988ref. 25753New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0440500354 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this novel veteran Chicago detective Sara Paretsky takes on a new case that challenges her skills as a detective. The victim is a wealthy woman who was shot in the head. The investigation leads Sara to a shady underworld where she must use her cunning to catch the killer.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 328 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1998ref. 25755New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385299338 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this thought-provoking novel Sara Paretsky gives a voice to the dispossessed people of Chicago the city she loves. Meet Luisa a drunken diva fallen on hard times; Madeleine a homeless woman; Hector Tammuz an idealistic young psychiatrist; and Mara cast out by her wealthy grandfather searching among society's forgotten for the mother she never knew. Enter Starr a mysterious woman who appears during a storm and miracles begin to happen. ; 8vo; xiv 1-386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1992ref. 25756New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385299311 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. Boldly SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In Sara Paretskys Guardian Angel Chicagos newest and most successful female private detective V.I. Warshawski is hired to find the missing daughter of a wealthy socialite. V.I. quickly realizes that the daughter who went missing after leaving a party may have been abducted. With the help of her faithful dog Boy V.I. begins her search but soon discovers that the daughters disappearance is just the tip of the iceberg. In this suspenseful and compelling novel Paretsky brilliantly weaves a compelling mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 370 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1999ref. 25757New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313632 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with trivial page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; On her way home from a party Warshawski almost runs over a woman lying in the street. And for V. I. unraveling this mystery will plunge her into a dark and emotionally shattering case taking her into the troubled home of a wealthy Chicago family into the pampered world of a Hollywood star and behind the razor wire of a women's prison; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; xiv 1-385 386 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2010ref. 25758New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399155937 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; Hardball is the story of NYPD detective Michael Bennett and his battle against the city's most dangerous criminals. Bennett is a street-smart cop who never backs down from a fight and he's used to dealing with thugs and robbers who think they can get away with anything. When Bennett starts investigating a series of high-profile murders he quickly realizes that the killers are using brutal tactics - and that they're getting help from someone in the police department. Bennett's relentless investigation leads him to the top of the city's criminal hierarchy and he must fight to prevent the city from falling into chaos. Hardball is a gripping story of suspense violence and betrayal and it's sure to keep readers glued to the pages until the explosive finale.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 446 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
2001ref. 25759New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313667 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; In this enthralling novel the reader is taken on an exhilarating ride through the mind of a damaged and charismatic man. Paul Kemp is a man with a troubled past who is trying to rebuild his life. When he is informed that he has a chance to participate in a secret experiment that could give him a perfect memory he jumps at the chance. What Paul doesn't realize is that the experiment is a front for a sinister plot. The people behind the experiment are not just looking to implant a perfect memory in Paul; they want to use him as a weapon. With enemies on all sides Paul must use all his cunning and strength to survive.Total Recall is a fast-paced action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Paretsky's unique writing style brings Paul and his world to life and her intricate plot will keep readers guessing until the very end.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 414 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1994ref. 25760New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 038529932X . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Sara Paretsky directly on the title page; When a serial killer targeting women in the city is caught the detective on the case is sure that the killer is one of her old cases. But as she digs into the past she realizes that the killer is someone she never suspected-her own husband.; A V. I. Warshawski Mystery; 8vo; 432 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1996ref. 26417New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939768 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Blood Relations Barbara Parker tells the story of three generations of women who have been bound together by bloodand by the secrets that have kept them all tethered to each other.In the 1930s Eva and her mother live on a small isolated dairy farm in upstate New York. Eva is the only girl in a family of six and she's growing up fastlearning to milk the cows tend the gardens and care for her siblings.In the 1970s Eva's granddaughter Liza is a high school student in a large city. She's restless and searching and she's determined to find her place in the world. When Liza discovers Eva's diarya secret document that tells the story of Eva's lifeshe begins to understand the connections that have bound her grandmother to her mother and to herself.In the present day Liza's daughter Sophie is a young woman in her early twenties; 8vo; 374 pages . Dutton hardcover
1997ref. 26418New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939776 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust jacket; This text provides a comprehensive overview of criminal justice from its history to the development of correctional practices. It covers topics such as crime and punishment policing law enforcement and the court system. The text is aimed at students and professionals who need to understand the dynamics of criminal justice in order to provide effective services to those affected by it.; 8vo; 304 pages . Dutton hardcover
