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1997Best.-Nr. 25422New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670876828 . A lovely first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Frances Fyfield's debut novel Without Consent is a dark suspenseful tale of sexual assault. When college student Beth is sexually assaulted by her friend's brother she doesn't know how to tell anyone. She's too embarrassed and she doesn't want to seem like a victim. For years she struggles to deal with the assault and the shame that comes with it. But when Beth is randomly targeted by the same man she realizes that she can't keep living in fear. She needs to find someone who will believe her and help her take justice into her own hands. Without Consent is a harrowing yet inspiring story of sexual assault and the courage it takes to fight back.; 8vo; 260 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
2007Best.-Nr. 26142New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345480627 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When the Bishop of California dies the position of successor is up for grabs. The candidates range from the conservative son of the previous bishop to the charismatic young upstart. As the vote count progresses it becomes clear that the conservative candidate is headed for a landslide victory but the charismatic young upstart is about to pull off the biggest upset of the century.; 8vo; 283 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
1994Best.-Nr. 26240New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684196506 . An eye-catching first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor creasing to upper right corner; Death to Go is a young adult novel about a high school student Mackenzie who must grapple with the death of her mother. Mackenzie is forced to confront her grief her anger and her fears as she tries to come to terms with her mother's death. Throughout the novel Mackenzie meets different people who help her to process her grief and to find some form of peace.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
2001Best.-Nr. 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
1998Best.-Nr. 25412New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670878898 . An elegant first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a small nick to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Dating can be tough but it can be even tougher when you're blind.Catherine "Cat" Jackson has never been on a date in her life but she's ready to change that. She's been told by her best friend that blind dates can be some of the best and most fun experiences so she sets out to find someone to go on a date with her.She meets John a charming and attentive man at a coffee shop. After getting to know each other Cat and John decide to go on a date. But things get a little bit complicated when Cat finds out that John is blind.Despite the challenges Cat and John continue to date and have some great fun. They learn a lot about each other and Cat comes to respect John for his strength and courage.Ultimately Cat and John fall in love and marry. They are happy to have found each other and they know that they would not have; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
2006Best.-Nr. 25421London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316727628 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Rachel Doe a shy accountant who has recently enrolled in an evening drawing class. Doe meets charismatic Ivy Wiseman--part-time model ex-junkie a cleaner on the night shift survivor of divorce homelessness and the death of her first child. During the summer Doe learns of the drowning of Ivy's daughter and of Ivy's ex-husband Carl a brutal and ambitious lawyer who has custody of Ivy's second child. Ivy's parents recruit Rachel to help them to locate the elusive Carl with the purpose of making him confront the harm that he has caused. In her naive passion for doing good Rachel locates Carl but in her innocence she fails to realize that in murderous family battles there is no justice only vendettas and no life is sacred least of all her own. ; 8vo; viii 372 4 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
2005Best.-Nr. 25504New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060004762 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor tear to tail in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's latest novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family that comes together for their father's funeral. Each member of the family has their own secrets and agendas and the funeral only exacerbates the tensions. Hart's trademark wit and humor are on full display in this engaging and humorous novel.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
2003Best.-Nr. 26134New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345443268 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Silent Partner is a novel about a man who is trying to rebuild his life after a devastating loss. He meets a woman who changes his life for the better.; 8vo; 310 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
2002Best.-Nr. 25928New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684862867 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author James Thayer directly on the title page; The Gold Swan is the story of Ned Weeks a young man trying to make his way in the world. He is an orphan who has spent his life bouncing around from one foster home to the next never quite fitting in. When Ned is chosen to be a part of an experimental program that allows him to attend a prestigious boarding school he believes that he has finally found his place. However Ned soon discovers that the school is haunted by the ghost of a girl who died in a tragic accident. The ghost is determined to find her killer and she is determined to punish them. Ned is drawn into the ghost's web and he is forced to confront his own demons. The Gold Swan is a story of friendship love and redemption.; 8vo; 338 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
1995Best.-Nr. 26143New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939857 . A wonderful first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In the near future the United States is a divided country ruled by two rival factions - the Republicans and the Democrats. The Republicans are in control of the government but they are losing support among the public. The Democrats are in control of the big cities but they are losing support among the rural population. The Republicans are looking for a way to win back the support of the public and they find it in the form of a businessman named John Paul Stevens who has a plan to takeover the Democratic party. The Democrats are not happy with this and they begin to fight back.; 8vo; 389 pages . Dutton hardcover
1991Best.-Nr. 26244New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193884 . A bright first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges and bumped corners in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; A mystery introducing Inspector Bill Slider ; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 266 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
2003Best.-Nr. 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
1999Best.-Nr. 26290New York: Random House. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067945960X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Jonathan Kellerman's Monster is the dark psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. With a masterful storyteller's touch Kellerman takes readers on a wild ride with a psychopathic killer who leaves a trail of carnage in his wake. From the outset Kellerman holds the reader captive with a riveting tale of twisted love dark secrets and violent revenge. As the killer's identity is revealed the stakes only get higher and the reader is left agonizing over who could have committed these heinous crimes. With chilling precision Kellerman weaves an intricate web of deceit that will keep you guessing until the final page.; 8vo; 396 pages . Random House hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 26243New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684837765 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Killing Time is a novel about a woman who has been stuck in a dead-end job for years and is desperate for a change. She meets a man who seems to have everything and is willing to share it with her. However the more time she spends with him the more she realizes that he is a liar and a cheat.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 313 pages . Scribner hardcover
1994Best.-Nr. 26286New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553089196 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this suspenseful novel a woman's search for the man who killed her sister sends her on a dangerous journey through the underbelly of Los Angeles.; 8vo; 386 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1996Best.-Nr. 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
2008Best.-Nr. 25060London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230529356 . A captivating first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; is a story about a young boy who has a talent for math and science. When his teacher assigns a project to find the Fibonacci sequence in a set of numbers Dante is intrigued and decides to try and figure it out himself. He soon becomes obsessed with the sequence and the mysteries it holds. Along the way he meets a colorful cast of characters who help him learn more about himself and the world around him.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 406 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 25514New York: Avon. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975297 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled board edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Harts latest novel tells the story of the descendants of the Dead Yankees the military unit of Hessian mercenaries who fought for the British during the American Revolution.As the novel opens members of the Dead Yankees descendants are gathered in East Tennessee to commemorate their ancestor General James Wolfe who was killed in 1759 at the Battle of Quebec. While the gathering is meant to be a peaceful and healing event the descendants unresolved anger and grief over the losses and betrayals of the past continue to fester.As the descendants begin to unravel the mysteries of Wolfes life and death they are drawn into a complex and dangerous game of politics espionage and battles with French and American forces. Yankee Doodle Dead is a riveting historical mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 273 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover
2004Best.-Nr. 26133New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345457587 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; In Shadow Account Frey tells the story of a young man John who has a mysterious connection to the criminal underworld. As John becomes more entrenched in the criminal underworld he discovers that his connection to the underworld is far more complicated than he could have imagined.; 8vo; 291 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 25059London: Little Brown and Company. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316640670 . An eye-catching first edition/first Impression in Very Good condition with cocked spine and foxed top edge in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles directly on the title page; When the body of her best friend is found in a shallow grave seventeen-year-old Tessa Franklin is the prime suspect. As the only person who knows the secret of Tessa's involvement her best friend's brother Drew is relentless in his search for the truth. Tessa must rely on her wit her intelligence and her trust in Drew to help her navigate her way through a complex web of lies and secrets.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover
2005Best.-Nr. 25612New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060721561 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author William Lashner on special tipped in leaf; Falls the Shadow is a dark and suspenseful novel that tells the story of a family torn apart by violence. It is a story of love loss and revenge.; 8vo; 417 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
2008Best.-Nr. 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
2008Best.-Nr. 25086New York: Soho. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1569474907 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Peter Lovesey directly on the title page; This is the story of a group of friends who reunite for a weekend in the country only to find themselves the target of a professional killer. They must use their skills and resources to outwit their assailant and protect themselves from the fallout.; 8vo; 324 pages; Signed by Author . Soho hardcover
1998Best.-Nr. 26069New York: Avon Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380973316 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; Pulse tells the story of a young woman Mia who is struggling to find her place in the world. She's been kicked out of her home and is living on the streets of New York City. Mia is searching for a way to make her life better and find a sense of purpose. She meets a man named Jack who helps her find a new home and helps her find her place in the world.; 8vo; 321 pages . Avon Books hardcover
2003Best.-Nr. 26218New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446530557 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In the kingdom of Gwynedd there are two sons who have been born with a special gift: the ability to make decisions that affect not just themselves but everyone around them. As the two princes grow older they must choose which path to follow: the path of the warrior or the path of the king. The choice they make will determine the fate of the kingdom.; 8vo; 391 pages . Warner Books hardcover