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2009réf. 25783New York: Henry Holt and Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805087737 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; The Spire: A Novel is the story of a young man Tom who is sent to work at the Spire a titanic un-entious tower that looms over the city of London. The tower is an imposing and eerie presence and Tom quickly learns that it's not just the locals that are afraid of it: The Spire is also home to a powerful and dangerous entity known as The Beast. As Tom investigates the secrets of The Spire he clashes with the city's powerful politicians and the secrets of the tower start to unravel. The Spire is an exciting and suspenseful read and it's sure to keep you glued to the pages.; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover books
2001réf. 24116New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206127 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket signed by author Eliot Pattison; This book is about a boy named Eliot and his adventures in the water touching stone. Eliot is a very curious boy and he loves to explore. One day Eliot found a water touching stone. He was amazed by how it worked and decided to take it home with him. Eliot was curious to see how it worked and tried different things with it. He was able to make water droplets fall from the stone and he was also able to make the water flow uphill. Eliot was very happy with his discovery and he decided to keep the water touching stone with him always.; 8vo; x 419 2 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2008réf. 25784New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 038552580X . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Justin Peacock directly on the title page; A Cure for Night is a young adult novel about a young man who is trying to find a cure for a disease that is ravaging the world.; 8vo; 341 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
2010réf. 25785New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385531060 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Justin Peacock directly on the title page; This is the story of one man's journey through the dark recesses of the human mind where the shadows of our fears and desires loom large. It is a story of madness of redemption and of the power of hope.; 8vo; 465 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
1992réf. 34486New York Tokyo Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0892964863 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with ttraces of foxing to top edge in alike dust-jacket; The Mamur Zapt and the Donkey-Vous: A Suspense Tale of Old Cairo is a book about a young boy named Ahmed and his adventure in Old Cairo. Ahmed is a street urchin who is trying to find a way to escape from the poverty and violence that surrounds him. One day he meets a mysterious old man named Mamur Zapt. Mamur Zapt tells Ahmed about a magical donkey named Donkey-Vous. Donkey-Vous is a powerful creature that can help Ahmed escape from Old Cairo and reach a new life. Ahmed is skeptical at first but he decides to trust Mamur Zapt. Together they embark on an adventure full of danger and mystery. Ahmed must use all of his courage and ingenuity to outwit his enemies and save himself from a life of poverty and hardship.; 8vo; 265 pages; FSA . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1999réf. 31439New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786864400 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by author Ridley Pearson directly on the half-title page; The First Victim is a heart-wrenching book that tells the story of a family that is destroyed by a heinous crime. The author does a fantastic job of creating believable characters and bringing them to life on the page. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to read a novel that will pull at their heartstrings.; 8vo; 381 pages; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover
2001réf. 20169New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786865644 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Ridley Person directly on the title page; Umberto Alvarez a grieving widower believes the railroad company is responsible for the death of his family two years ago in a car-train collision. Unable to prove his claims and seemingly out for revenge he is suspected of masterminding several derailments of the new high-speed commuter line. Ex-detective Pete Tyler takes on the case as a temp for the National Transportation Safety Board and searches for the truth; 8vo; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover books
1987réf. 24122New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312007035 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket signed by author Ridley Pearson on the title page; Inside a self-sufficient shopping mall that welcomes ten thousand people a day in a suburb of Boston hides a mad man with an insidious plot ; 8vo; viii 358 2 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1990réf. 26431New York: Viking. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670835188 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The book is about a man named Pease who teaches people how to play the Dozens. The book is full of humor and is a great way to learn how to play this old game.; 8vo; 354 pages . Viking hardcover
1996réf. 26433New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670851299 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket; In the Monkey's Fist William Pease tells the story of a man his wife and their young daughter who are kidnapped by a violent band of mountain men. Forced to flee for their lives the family must use all of their ingenuity and strength to make their way through uncharted territory and hostile tribes in order to escape. Along the way they face peril at every turn but they also find friendship and hope. This harrowing tale is full of suspense adventure and heart-wrenching moments.; 8vo; 358 pages . Viking hardcover
1993réf. 26432New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670835196 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The Rage of Innocence is a historical novel set in eighteenth century England. The book tells the story of the orphaned John Fenton who is falsely accused of the rape and murder of a young girl. Fenton is imprisoned and tortured but maintains his innocence. The novel follows his fight for freedom and his search for the truth.; 8vo; 430 pages . Viking hardcover
2005réf. 25786New York and Boston: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316608211 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; Edgar Award nominee; 8vo; 295 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2004réf. 25787New York and Boston: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316608971 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; Derek Strange is a rookie cop in his dream job. Frank Vaughn is at the opposite end of his career. Both of them are struggling to do their jobs against a backdrop of violent uprisings ; 8vo; vi 2-376 2 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2006réf. 25792New York Boston MA and London: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316156507 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; The haunting story of three cops--one good one bad one broken--and the murder that reunites them in a showdown decades in the making. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; 372 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2008réf. 25793New York Boston MA and London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316156477 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge in alike dust jacket with light rubbing to rear fold. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; The Turnaround is the story of a small-time drug kingpin in the city of Baltimore who is forced to turn his life around when he is incarcerated. He must learn to read write and think for himself in order to survive and get his life back on track.; 8vo; 294 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2009réf. 25794New York Boston MA and London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316156493 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; By the award-winning writer / producer of The Wire; 8vo; 323 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2001réf. 25789Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316695262 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Near Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and sticker to front. SIGNED by author George P. Pelecanos directly on the title page; Ex cop Derek Strange is called in to investigate the homicide of a police officer in a late night clash which sends him to the depths of D. C.'s underbelly ; 8vo; 332 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2000réf. 25790Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0316695238 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped upper rear corner and soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author George P. Pelecanos directly on the title page; The ruthless Farrow brothers knock over a D. C. Restaurant but things go south when Richard Farrow the getaway driver is shot and killed by a police officer in a fierce gun battle and Frank Farrow who is forced to make a quick getaway after murdering several of the restaurant's employees hits and kills a young boy out for a walk with his mother. Now Frank Farrow is back and he wants revenge for the death of his brother; 8vo; 299 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2003réf. 25791Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316608432 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Very Good dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author George P. Pelecanos directly on the title page; When a local drug czar is jailed on murder charges P. I. Strange feels that is his responsibilty to find the truth. ; 8vo; 341 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2008réf. 25101London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0297852396 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled edges in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated by author Andrew Pepper directly on the title page; Kill-Devil and Water is a dark thrilling novel that follows the adventures of a young boy named Devil and a water spirit named Water as they attempt to escape their cursed home. The two find themselves on a perilous journey through the underworld braving perilous traps and deadly creatures in their search for freedom.; A Pyke Novel; 8vo; 376 pages; Signed by Author . Weidenfeld & Nicolson hardcover books
2010réf. 25102London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0297855271 . A handsome first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and a touch of soiling to fore edge in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Andrew Pepper directly on the title page; Drury Lane 1844. A robbery has been committed at a pawnbroker's leaving three people dead. The ma n called in to investigate is Pyke head of the Metropolitan Police's newly formed Detective Branch at Scotland Yard. from the dust jacket ; A Pyke Novel; 8vo; viii 2-372 4 pages; Signed by Author . Weidenfeld & Nicolson hardcover books
2006réf. 25800London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 029785237X . A bright first edition/first Impression in Very Good condition with heavily soiled edges and lightly bumped upper corners in Near Fine dust wrapper with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Andrew Pepper directly on the title page; Author's debut novel; the first of the Pyke mysteries. Tale of high intrige and low politics brutal murder and conspiracy in pre-Victorian London. from the dust jacket ; A Pyke Mystery; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Weidenfeld & Nicolson hardcover books
2007réf. 25103London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0297852388 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Andrew Pepper directly on the title page; The Revenge of Captain Paine is an exciting and fast-paced adventure story that takes readers on a wild ride through the Caribbean. When the captain of the ship Paine is falsely accused of piracy he sets out to clear his name and take revenge on the people who ruined his life. He quickly discovers that the only way to accomplish this is to find the treasure of the pirate captain known as Blackbeard. Along the way he must outwit pirates fight off cannibals and evade the authorities. The Revenge of Captain Paine is a thrilling story that will leave readers hanging on the edge of their seats.; A Pyke Mystery; 8vo; 421 pages; Signed by Author . Weidenfeld & Nicolson hardcover books
1944réf. 43852New York: The Vanguard Press. Good. c1944. Hardcover. An edition in Good condition with covers slightly scuffed light soiling to the pages and other wear mostly associated with age ; This book grew out of a course given some years ago at Harvard and narrowed to become a study of two ideals -puritanism and democracy which seemed to embrace what most central to the author's theme; 8vo; 688 pages . The Vanguard Press hardcover
2000réf. 32811New York: Pocket Books. As New in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671887955 . A lovely first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; The Whole Truth is a gripping crime novel from Anthony-Award winning author Nancy Pickard author of the acclaimed Jenny Cain series. True crime writer Marie Lightfoot is covering the case of Raymond Raintree who is charged with the sadistic kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Natalie Mae McCullen of Bahia Beach Florida Marie's hometown; 8vo; vi 1-264 2 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
