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1987rif. 26444New York: New American Library. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0453005713 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In the Name of the Father is a gripping and fast-paced novel that tells the story of the IRA bombing of British Airways Flight 103 and the ensuing investigation that led to the capture and trial of the terrorists. The novel is written in the first person by Detective Chief Inspector John Christie who was the lead investigator on the case. Christie is a complex and compelling character who is both heroic and flawed and the novel is populated with a colorful cast of characters including the terrorists themselves their victims and the police and intelligence officers who worked on the case. Quinnell tells the story with an expert hand and In the Name of the Father is a compelling and suspenseful read that will leave readers eager for the next installment in the Christie series.; 8vo; 324 pages . New American Library hardcover
2003rif. 25628New York: Dutton. Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525947051 . First edition/first printing in Good condition with text block pulling away from cover and soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Lescroart directly on the title page; David Robicheaux is a Louisiana state trooper who is accused of rape. He is arrested and goes on trial. His lawyer Elizabeth Hoyt is a brilliant and passionate defender. They must use every tool in their arsenal to prove his innocence.; A Dismas Hardy Novel; 8vo; 403 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
2008rif. 26077New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312343388 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket; A touching story of a friendship between a teacher and her student.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2010rif. 25545New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416565159 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Stephen Hunter directly on the title page; Four famed '60s radicals are gunned down at long range by a sniper. Under enormous media scrutiny the FBI quickly concludes that Marine war hero Carl Hitchcock . was the shooter. from the dust-jacket ; A Bob Lee Swagger Novel; 8vo; xii 1-418 2 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
1986rif. 26446New York: E. P. Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525244298 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; In this novel thirteen-year-old Lila is sent to live with her father in a small town in Maine after her mother's death. Lila is reluctant to leave her friends in New York City but she soon discovers that life in Maine is not as she imagined it would be. Her father is a recluse who seems to only care about his work as a sheriff and Lila is the only person in the town who seems to have any life. One day Lila meets a girl named Evie who tells her about a secret society that is trying to keep the town silent. Lila is determined to find out more about the society and to help stop it from silencing the town.; 8vo; 286 pages . E. P. Dutton hardcover
1994rif. 26247New York: Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881503827 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the adventures of Flora and Fauna two animals who live on a small rural farm in the 1920s. When their owner dies they are left to fend for themselves. Flora the more worldly of the two begins to ask people for favors while Fauna the more trusting of the two tries to do everything herself. They soon find themselves in over their heads as they are targeted by a local gang the Moon Rats and a greedy landowner. With the help of a magical horse they must overcome obstacles and save their farm before it's too late.; Dalziel / Pascoe; 8vo . Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
2008rif. 25816New York: Pegasus Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 160598003X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Sam Reaves directly on the half title page; The story follows the life of J.D. Payne a young man who moves to the small town of Mean Town in North Carolina to start anew. He quickly realizes that the town is filled with secrets and that the people there are not what they seem.; 8vo; 308 pages; Signed by Author . Pegasus Books hardcover
1991rif. 25814New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399135650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and lightly bumped corners in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Sam Reaves directly on the title page; When the town of East Fork is abandoned nine-year-old Addie knows it's time to leave. She and her siblings make the long arduous journey to their mother's new home in the city. But when they get there Addie finds that her mother has abandon them too. With no one to help them Addie and her siblings must find their own way in a world that's not made for them.Addie and her siblings must find their way in a world that's not made for them. They face obstacles at every turn but together they persevere. And in the end they find the strength to face the long cold fall.; A Cooper MacLeish Thriller; 8vo; 255 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1997rif. 26076New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553101633 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; This book is about the British Monarchy and how it has been through some tough times. It tells the story of how the Monarchy has helped the country through some difficult times and how it is still going strong today.; 8vo; 210 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
2006rif. 25630New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525949143 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Lescroart directly on the title page; The Hunt Club is a thrilling mystery novel that tells the story of a group of wealthy elite men who gather to hunt big game in Africa. As the group's leader Drew Hunter starts to unravel the secrets of the club he quickly realizes that something sinister is happening. Soon he and his team are in danger and they must fight to stay alive as they uncover a dark conspiracy.This novel is full of suspense and action and it will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a must-read for fans of mystery novels and it is sure to leave them wanting more.; A Devin Juhle Novel; 8vo; 405 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
1998rif. 25184New York: Viking. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670875716 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Dorothy Cannell directly on first leaf; In this suspenseful mystery Dorothy Cannell introduces readers to the young single mom who becomes a victim of a brutal crime. Just before Easter Julia's home is ransacked and her valuable possessions are stolen. Julia is devastated but she's not the only one who's upset. Her teenage son is angry that she didn't protect his property and his sister is hurt that Julia didn't spend more time with her. When Julia's husband disappears shortly after the robbery she begins to worry that he may have been involved. Julia turns to her friends for help but they all seem too busy or preoccupied to help her. Then one by one Julia's friends start to die. Julia knows that she's the next target so she sets out to find the truth.; An Ellie Haskell Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-275 276 2 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
2002rif. 25332New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345411463 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Eureka is the story of a young woman who in the depths of her despair rediscovers her passion for life and her destiny. In the process she uncovers the secrets of her past and finds the courage to face the future.; 8vo; 440 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
1996rif. 26443New York: Random House. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0679401431 . An elegant first edition/second printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; Twenty-five years after The Godfather Mario Puzo designed this violent and darkly humorous saga of the last great American crime family and its reach into Hollywood and Las Vegas; 8vo; 482 pages . Random House hardcover
2004rif. 25529London: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 000712340X . A lovely first British edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper with light edgewear. Includes original blue wraparound band. SIGNED by author Reginald Hill directly on the title page; Good Morning Midnight is a heartwarming story about two people who are very different but find a common ground in their love for books. The story follows Maurice a librarian who is retired and Beth a young woman who is a stay-at-home mom. Over the course of a year they become friends and share books and stories. Beth is amazed at the depth of Maurice's knowledge and the breadth of his library. She is also surprised to find that Maurice has a great deal of experience and knowledge about life outside of the library. As they share books and stories they learn more about each other and develop a close friendship.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 407 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
1996rif. 25541New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385480423 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stephen Hunter directly on the title page; Bob Lee Swagger a crack Marine sniper is confronted with troubling questions about his past from rookie journalist Russ Pewtie ; A Bob Lee Swagger Novel; 8vo; 11-463 464 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
2009rif. 25342New York: Touchstone. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416591001 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Robert Dugoni directly on the title page; When a respected orthopedic surgeon is found dead in his office the police are quick to suspect foul play. But when the doctor's wife reveals that he had been having an affair the detectives are forced to consider the possibility that her husband's death may not have been a coincidence. As they investigate they uncover a web of corruption and deceit that leads all the way to the top of the medical profession. In Wrongful Death Robert Dugoni brings readers on an riveting journey into the heart of a high-stakes murder investigation.; 8vo; 366 pages; Signed by Author . Touchstone hardcover
1998rif. 26251New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332785 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; On Beulah Height tells the story of a white family in the deep south during the early 1960s. The family is plagued with the trials and tribulations that come with being white in a black community. The father a proud and stubborn man struggles to maintain order in the household and protect his family from the danger lurking in the shadows.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 374 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
1999rif. 26090New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525945148 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; A big bruising novel of crime and corruption of lives saved and lost on both sides of today's front lines Chains of Command crackles with the kind of gritty authentic prose only a former NYPD detective could write. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; vi 1-323 324 6 pages . Dutton hardcover
1990rif. 25501New York: Crime Club / Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385265182 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn G. Hart directly on the title page; Valentine is a murderer. She's also the only person who can help Detective Hank solve her latest case. When the body of a young woman is discovered in a remote part of the city Valentine is the only person with access to the area. Hank is skeptical of her claims at first but he quickly comes to believe that Valentine is the only person who can help them.; 8vo; 183 pages; Signed by Author . Crime Club / Doubleday hardcover
2002rif. 26451New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786710942 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Dooley's Back is the story of a young boy's journey back to his family after being missing for years. The boy Dooley is reunited with his family after being found living on the streets of a small town in Oklahoma. The book is written in a simple and easy to read style making it an enjoyable read for children as well as adults.; 8vo; 274 pages . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover
1997rif. 25187New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345401018 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Lorenzo Carcaterra directly on the title page; Lorenzo Carcaterra's Apaches is a riveting story of the clash between two cultures-the Native Americans and the Spanish. Set in the 1700s the novel tells the story of a young Apache warrior Cloud and his quest to avenge the death of his father. Cloud is joined on his quest by a Spanish missionary Father Diego and a brave Spanish cavalryman Don Alejandro. The three men must cross the harsh New Mexico desert braving fierce Apache warriors and treacherous Spanish viceroys in order to reach the Apache stronghold and bring justice to Cloud's father's killers.This novel is a thrilling adventure that will leave readers wondering what will happen next. Carcaterra's novel is full of action suspense and intrigue and will leave readers eager to read more about the Apache warriors and Spanish missionaries.; 8vo; 336 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
2007rif. 25635New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525949984 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear and gold "Signed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author John Lescroart on first leaf; A novel that tells the story of a man who is accused of a crime he did not commit.; A Devin Juhle Novel; 8vo; 389 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover
1983rif. 26449New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 068801898X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust-jacket with moderate edgewear; After a summer of reckless partying 20-year-old Quinnell wakes up to find that all her friends have disappeared. With no one to turn to for help she embarks on a frantic search for her friends only to find out that they've all been sucked into a mysterious vortex. With no way to escape Quinnell must fight her way through an ever-growing army of psychotic partygoers in order to find a way out.The Snap is a heart-pounding action-packed story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; 8vo; 264 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
2010rif. 25308New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439156352 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Jeffery Deaver directly on the title page; Jeffery Deaver is one of the best-selling mystery authors in the world and his latest novel Edge is no exception. Edge follows the story of FBI agent Lindsay Boxer and her partner Harry Bosch as they investigate the murder of a senator. The case quickly becomes complicated and Boxer and Bosch must use all their skills to track down the killer. This suspenseful novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the end.; 8vo; 397 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover
2007rif. 25340New York: Warner Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446578703 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the month and year of publication by author Robert Dugoni; A rising star at her prestigious Seattle law firm Dana Hill knows all about stress. She pours herself into her work and family with all the energy she has. But her carefully balanced life is about to be turned upside down. First a frightening medical diagnosis forces her to reassess her roles as a lawyer mother and wife to a man she suddenly on longer trusts. Then her life is rocked further by the shocking and brutal murder of her twin brother. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; x 406 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover