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2008Best.-Nr. 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
2009Best.-Nr. 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
2001Best.-Nr. 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
2000Best.-Nr. 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
2003Best.-Nr. 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
2008Best.-Nr. 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
2010Best.-Nr. 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
2006Best.-Nr. 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
2007Best.-Nr. 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
1944Best.-Nr. 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
2000Best.-Nr. 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
2000Best.-Nr. 32812New York: Pocket Books. Fine in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671887955 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with light ink staining to page 256 in As New 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
1993Best.-Nr. 25801New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671723308 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page and board edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; In But I Wouldn't Want to Die There Nancy Pickard tells the story of her family and their struggles to survive during the Great Depression. The family moves from one small town to the next always looking for a place to call home that is free from the fear of being homeless or starving to death. They face many challenges including the ever-present danger of poverty and disease but they never give up. This poignant and heartfelt book is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 243 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1995Best.-Nr. 25802New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671782614 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Nancy Pickard's compelling and devastating novel tells the story of a family in crisis-a father embroiled in a shocking and mysterious affair a mother struggling to maintain her composure and their teenage daughter who is trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1991Best.-Nr. 25803New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671680412 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with age-toned pages in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Jenny Cain attempts to probe the mystery behind the bankruptcy of her father's business Cain Claims but she soon discovers that the answers are hard to come by and a wrong step could mean death ; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; iv 234 2 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1998Best.-Nr. 25804New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385312245 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; In The Blue Corn Murders Eugenia Potter PI is hired to solve the murder of a local farmer. The victim was found with his head cut off and corn scattered around him. Eugenia soon discovers that the corn is a key part of the murder and she must figure out who killed the farmer and why. This mystery is full of surprises and Eugenia must use her skills as a PI to solve the case.; A Eugenia Potter Mystery; 8vo; 260 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2000Best.-Nr. 25806New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671887955 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine 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; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1995Best.-Nr. 25807New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671782711 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Twilight is a novel written by Nancy Pickard. It is about a young girl named Bella who moves to a new town with her mother and stepfather. Bella falls in love with a vampire named Edward and they begin a forbidden relationship. The townspeople are afraid of Edward and they keep Bella and Edward apart. However Bella and Edward are able to find a way to be together.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1995Best.-Nr. 26434New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385313551 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge and bumped upper rear corner in Very Good condition with edgewear and chipping; Alternate Sides is a novel about a teenage girl Julia who is sent to a boarding school in the middle of nowhere after her parents are killed in a car accident. Julia is not happy about being sent away but the school is a much better alternative to being home with her crazy aunt. Julia quickly makes new friends but she also finds herself in the middle of a mystery.; A Nina Fischman Mystery; 8vo; 248 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1994Best.-Nr. 26435New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385305389 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Close Quarters is a gripping novel about the power of friendship and the strength of the human spirit. When the school year ends and the summer recess begins thirteen-year-old April and her best friend Tish plan to spend as much time as possible together. But Tish's family moves away and April is left behind. April starts to feel alone and sad until she meets another girl Kaylee who quickly becomes her new best friend. Together April and Kaylee explore the town and make new friends but they're always careful to stay close to one another. When a new boy Dylan starts to show interest in April she starts to feel a little left out. She doesn't want to lose her friendship with Kaylee but she also doesn't want to give Dylan a chance. Will April be able to keep her close quarters safe and happy; A Nina Fischman Mystery; 8vo; 247 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1993Best.-Nr. 26436New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385305370 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and small blue sticker to rear; Nina Fischman a self-proclaimed "failed New Yorker" moves to Chicago to be with her boyfriend only to find herself in the middle of a citywide murder spree. With the help of her friends Nina starts to piece together the clues to the murders and identifies the killer.; A Nina Fischman Mystery; 8vo; 247 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1997Best.-Nr. 26437New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385313586 . A lovely first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with cocked spine and soiled top edgein Fine dust-jacket; Survival Instincts: The Unspoken Truth about Being Human is a book about the human instinct to survive. The author Piesman talks about how humans are hardwired to survive and how we are always looking for ways to protect ourselves. She discusses different survival techniques including how to find food protect yourself from the elements and build a shelter. This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how to survive in the wild.; A Nina Fischman Mystery; 8vo; 216 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
2010Best.-Nr. 25808New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312583966 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with light page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Following on the heels of Stefanie Pintoff's acclaimed and award-winning debut A Curtain Falls is a moody and evocative tale that follows Ziele and his partners as they scour the dark streets of early twentieth-century New York City in search of a true fiend. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; vii viii 4-390 2 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover books
1993Best.-Nr. 26438New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385299605 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The Goering's List is a book that tells the story of the Nazi party and its leader Adolf Hitler. It covers the years 1933 to 1945 and tells the story of Hitler's rise to power and his role in the Nazi party. The book also includes descriptions of the Nazi's crimes including the Holocaust.; 8vo; 378 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1991Best.-Nr. 26439New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385299591 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Threat Case is a mystery novel by J. C. Pollock. It tells the story of Special Agent Rachel Keller and her team as they investigate a series of threats targeting high-profile people. The novel is full of action and suspense and it will kept you guessing until the end.; 8vo; 309 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
