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2007rif. 25118London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 071814922X . A smart first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust-wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Nick Stone directly on the title page; Stone's epic new novel tells the story of Roland a swordsman in the service of the crown who is tasked with protecting the kingdom from a variety of threats. Roland is a skilled fighter but he's also been trained in the art of diplomacy and he's willing to use whatever means necessary to protect his kingdom. Along the way Roland meets a variety of interesting characters and he must choose between loyalty to his kingdom and his own personal beliefs. King of Swords is a gripping adventure story that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.; A Max Mingus Novel; 8vo; 559 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
1996rif. 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 books
2000rif. 26095New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039914563X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike condition with light edgewear and minor rubbing to lettering on front; Jack Ryan former CIA agent and now U. S. President faces a world crisis unlike any he has ever known. Clancy's hallmark skills of blending realism and authenticity with suspens and story tell at its best; 8vo; 1028 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1995rif. 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 books
1995rif. 45822New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312318 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author James W. Hall directly on the title page; The book is about a group of friends who go to Africa to do safaris. They have a lot of fun and learn a lot about the animals and the environment.; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2002rif. 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 books
2002rif. 26094New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399148701 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tom Clancy returns to his hero Jack Ryan and his first days in the CIA when the destiny of the free world was at stake as Ryan discovered a heinous plot to assassinate the Pope based on Mehmet Ali Agca's real-life failed attempt on the life of Pope John II in 1981; 8vo; 618 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1999rif. 26357London: Victor Gollancz. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0575067942 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust-wrapper; Pascual a legend in counter-terrrorism circles is lying low in Barcelona. That is until a stranger who claims to know him turns him and asks him to come to Paris to put the finger on a Syrian who use to give Pascual orders; 8vo; vi 310 4 pages . Victor Gollancz hardcover books
2002rif. 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 books
2000rif. 45820New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196300 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The U.S.S. Seawolf is a fast stealthy submarine that is used by the United States Navy. The Seawolf is a very important submarine because it can go very fast and stay very quiet.; 8vo; 436 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2001rif. 26199New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385501501 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Street is the harrowing story of a brother and sister team of street hustlers in the Dickensian section of Baltimore. Told in alternating first and third person the story follows the siblings as they navigate the brutal cityscape fighting for survival while trying to stay one step ahead of the police and ruthless rival gangs.; 8vo; 399 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
2001rif. 26506New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206046 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled half title page and page edges in About Fine condition with minor edgewear; Stone provides an insightful and captivating exploration of the power of lies in human relationships.; 8vo; 295 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1997rif. 26202New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553099469 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; When Jane Haddam's mother is found dead Jane is forced to confront the fact that she may have killed her. Jane must come to terms with what really happened the night her mother died and try to find out who really killed her.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 281 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
2000rif. 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 books
2011rif. 25722New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031255835X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and lined by author Ken Mercer directly on the title page; LAPD narcotics officer Will Magowan is fired from the force after becoming addicted to heroin following a personal tragedy. Now Magowan has been offered a position as the police chief of Haydenville a tiny town in Northern California which is being corrupted by a criminal influence that threatens to destroy it; 8vo; vi 6-346 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover books
2006rif. 26504New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031235410X . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Parting Shot Jonathan Stone tells the story of his friends and mentors the men and women who have shaped his life and who continue to do so. Stone focuses on the relationships between these individuals and on the ways in which their individual stories intersect. He tells the stories of his friends and mentors as they would have wanted to be told: in their own words with their own wit and humor. Stone captures the essence of these individuals their strengths and their weaknesses and shows us the ways in which their lives have intersected and continue to intersect. Ultimately Parting Shot is a tribute to the bond between friends and the power of storytelling.; 8vo; 282 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1992rif. 26200New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553090240 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this powerfully written novel Jane Haddam tells the story of a family during the pivotal years of the American Revolution. The Graysons are a close-knit family of farmers in rural Bethlehem Connecticut. When the American Revolution begins the youngest Grayson John is just a boy but he quickly becomes involved in the fight for independence. As the war progresses the family is forced to make difficult choices. John must choose between his family and his country and his father must choose between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for his family. The Graysons are united by their love for one another and by their faith in God. Despite the hardships they face the Graysons remain steadfast in their beliefs and their love for one another. This is a story of courage sacrifice and hope.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 289 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
2010rif. 25031London: John Murray. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1848540833 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with cocked spine in alike dust-wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Rory Clements directly on the title page; In 1591 the quiet life of John Shakespeare is shattered by a summons from Robert Cecil the cold but deadly young statesman who dominates the last years of Queen Elizabethd's reign insisting Shakespeare re-enter government service. His mission: to find vital papers now in the possession of the Earl of Essex; 8vo; x 436 2 pages; Signed by Author . John Murray hardcover books
1993rif. 26196New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517135 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled board and page edges in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; When the teenage daughter of a prominent judge is found dead the detective investigating the crime is forced to confront the family's secrets.; 8vo; 387 pages . Warner Books hardcover books
1999rif. 26312New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 068484382X . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In Ultimate Justice Latt and Mimi explore the concept of justice and how it can be found in everyday life. They discuss topics such as the ethics of punishment and what is considered fair and offer readers ways to think about justice in their own lives.; 8vo; 380 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
2001rif. 45815New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446528234 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; This nonfiction book is about the author's experience as an aerial photographer. He takes the reader on a journey from his childhood in Brooklyn to his first airplane ride and his apprenticeship as an aerial photographer. The book is full of beautiful photographs of landscapes cityscapes and people.; 8vo; 421 pages . Warner Books hardcover books
1980rif. 26383New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 044651201X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; M.The Real War is a book about Richard Nixon's time as President of the United States. It covers his years in office from 1969-1974 and his battles with the press the Congress and the American people.; 8vo; 341 pages . Warner Books hardcover books
1999rif. 26458New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193158 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The novel is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of the crew of the Unseen an armed merchant ship. The ship is captained by John Wesley and its first mate is Tom. The other members of the crew are Harry a young sailor; James the ship's carpenter; and Mary the cook. The ship is engaged in the trade of slave trading and the crew is constantly threatened by pirates.; 8vo; 440 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1996rif. 26226New York: Dutton. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939199 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Gary Hardwick's Cold Medina is a story of love loss and redemption. Settled in the barren heart of the Great Basin Desert the town of Cold Medina is a place where the law of the land is the gun. In this harsh environment Marshal John Wesley Hardwick and his wife Belle have built a life together and raised a daughter Liza. But when Belle is brutally raped and killed John is consumed with rage and grief. Determined to avenge Belle's death John transforms Cold Medina into a lawless town ruled by guns and fury. As he builds his own version of justice John comes to understand the power of love and forgiveness in the face of tragedy.; 8vo; 344 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1997rif. 26228New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939202 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; Gary Hardwick's new novel is about a small town that is suddenly besieged by zombies. With the help of a group of survivors the town must figure out how to fight off the zombies and protect themselves from the dangers that lurk outside.; 8vo; 357 pages . Dutton hardcover books