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1999réf. 26406New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157483 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Body in the Big Apple is a novel about a dancer Toni who moves from small-town Maine to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Toni is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city where she is constantly on the lookout for a place to live and a job. She befriends a group of street kids and falls in love with one of them but her dreams of stardom are quickly fading. Toni must find the strength to persevere in the face of adversity and build a new life in the city.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 239 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
1989réf. 25419New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671701614 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; In Shadows on the Mirror Fyfield creates a new heroine Sarah Fortune as wonderfully complex and fascinating as Helen West but with a very different attitude toward life. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; viii 215 216 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
2009réf. 25617New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802118852 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Michael Lawson directly on the title page; The novel is a suspenseful story of a family who must hide their secrets from the government.; A Joe Demarco Novel; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover books
2001réf. 26372New York And London: W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0393041832 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Bush Dyslexicon is a book about the president of the United States George W. Bush and his dyslexia. It is written by Mark Crispin Miller a journalist and author who has been critical of the president's policies.; 8vo; 290 pages . W. W. Norton & Company hardcover books
1991réf. 26369New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553071874 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; When a group of elite Special Forces soldiers are sent to take out a high-ranking terrorist leader they never imagine the scope of the operation. The terrorist leader has many bodyguards and is well-protected.The soldiers are able to take out most of the bodyguards but the terrorist leader is able to escape. The soldiers are then tasked with finding the terrorist leader and bringing him to justice.The soldiers are relentless in their pursuit of the terrorist leader and are willing to do whatever it takes to bring him to justice. They are also willing to take any risks necessary to complete their mission.The Deadliest Option is an action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a story that will leave them wondering what will happen next.; A Smith and Wetzon Mystery; 8vo; 340 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
2001réf. 26354New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296720X . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; An enchanting novel of love loss and secrets set in the beautiful but mysterious world of clay modeling.In Uncommon Clay Maron tells the story of two people Clay and Addie who fall in love in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains. Clay a talented but unknown clay sculptor leaves his home to be with Addie only to find out that she is terminally ill. As they spend their final days together Clay must come to terms with his own difficult past and the secrets that have kept him hidden for years.Uncommon Clay is a beautifully written story of love and loss. Maron brings the reader into the world of clay modeling and the mysteries of this unique art form. Her characters are compelling and the story is well-written. I enjoyed reading Uncommon Clay and would recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance novel.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
2003réf. 25981New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399149821 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page; This book is about a man who has to take care of his family when his wife is sick and his son is a teenager. He has to find a job to make money to take care of them and he has to do whatever it takes to make sure they are taken care of.; A Stone Barrington Novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
2002réf. 26351New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892967641 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket; Slow Dollar is a novel about a family in the middle of the Great Recession. The family is forced to make tough choices including whether to keep their house or let it go and whether to put their kids in private school or public school. They also have to figure out how to afford groceries rent and other bills.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1994réf. 26350New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964472 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket both showing minor bumping to spine; Margaret Maron's Shooting At Loons is a delightful poetic children's book about a family of loons who live in a lake. The loons are always looking for a way to have fun and are always up for a game of catch. The book's illustrations are bright and full of life and the text is equally lively. This is a perfect book for young readers who love nature and want to learn about the loons who live there.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1995réf. 25976New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060176679 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with little staining/tanning to page edges in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page; In Choke Stuart Woods introduces readers to a new hard-hitting thriller series set in the world of professional bull riding. This debut novel follows the story of Jeb Stuart a rodeo star turned bull rider who finds himself in over his head when he is drafted to compete in the Professional Bull Riders' PBR prestigious World Finals. As Jeb struggles to stay on top of his game he comes up against some of the toughest competition in the world including seasoned veterans and some of the most dangerous bulls in the sport.With a fast-paced plot and page-turning suspense Choke is the perfect novel for fans of thrillers like The Hangman's Daughter and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2002réf. 25975New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399149295 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing some bumping to the bottom of the spine. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods on the title page; In Stuart Woods' Blood Orchid private investigator Dave Robicheaux is hired by a wealthy couple to find their missing daughter. The daughter has been missing for a month and the parents are starting to worry. Dave starts by interviewing everyone who had any contact with the daughter in the month she was gone. He soon realizes that the daughter was involved in something illegal and is in danger. Dave starts to track down the people who he believes are responsible for the daughter's safety and puts his life at risk in the process.; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
2000réf. 26353New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966564 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In Storm Track Margaret Maron takes readers on a riveting journey through the most destructive storms in U.S. history. With firsthand accounts from weather experts journalists and survivors Maron brings readers inside the storms' ferocious paths stunning aftermaths and human dramas. From the devastating flooding of New Orleans in 2005 to the destructive tornado that struck Joplin Missouri in 2011 Storm Track is the essential resource for anyone curious about why these extreme weather events happen and what we can do to prevent them.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1995réf. 25983New York: HarperCollinsublishersP. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060177756 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Stuart Woods directly on the title page; When two strangers are stranded on an uninhabited island the only connection they have is their shared sense of humor. As they explore their new surroundings they learn more about themselves and each other and begin to fall in love.This sweet romantic story will leave you feeling grateful for the connections we make with people we barely know.; 8vo; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsublishersP hardcover books
1998réf. 26348New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A Fine first edition/first printing with unobstrusive bumping to bottom of spine. In alike dust-jacket; Maron's first Deborah Knott novel Bootlegger's Daughter swept the Edgar Agatha Anthony and Macavity Awards in 1993. Her works bring to life the landscape and people of the contemporary South. It is little wonder that critics have often compared her works to that of Carson McCullers and William Faulkner. In the tradition of Bootlegger's Daughter Home Fires is a chilling suspense story weaving a searing crisis of race and region with burning issues of the heart; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1996réf. 26355New York: Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965681 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. Book shows slight foxing to top of pageblock; In Up Jumps The Devil Margaret Maron tells the story of her family's journey from the middle of nowhere to the forefront of the American pop music scene. It all starts with her father a nomadic musician who moves his family from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1970s in search of a new start. Maron's mother is a creative force in the family constantly writing songs making costumes and staging elaborate concerts. The Marons quickly become one of the biggest bands in the country but their success comes with a price. As their wild lifestyle spirals out of control the family is forced to face the demons that have been chasing them all along.Up Jumps The Devil is a funny heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant story of family music and the power of art.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1993réf. 26352New York: Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964464 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket showing some small stains to top of pageblock and minor bumping to spine; In Southern Discomfort Maron tells the stories of four women who have struggled to find their place in a society that doesn't always welcome them. The women are all outsiders-the daughter of a preacher the daughter of a divorced mother the daughter of a maid and the daughter of a sharecropper. They all have to fight for what they believe in and for a place in the world. Maron tells their stories with humor and honesty and she shows us the ways that the South can be a place of discomfort but also of hope.; A Deborah Knott Mystery; 8vo . Mysterious Press hardcover books
1998réf. 25812New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671014242 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Iris Thorne is back in her fourth mystery novel Foolproof. This time Iris is investigating a possible murder after a woman's body is found in a local creek. Iris is aided in her investigation by her friend Sheriff Jack Harding and his deputy Morgan. The suspects are many and the clues are few. Can Iris solve the murder before it's too late; An Iris Thorne Mystery; 8vo; 344 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
2001réf. 25460New York: A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399147195 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; Dr. Purcell has been missing for nine weeks. Kinsey Millhone had followed the disappearance in the newspapers and then his former wife sought her services. He was the director of a care facility. Millhones latest venture into the darker side of the human soul; A Kinsey Millhone Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-352 4 pages; Signed by Author . A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1997réf. 25811New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671519123 . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Dianne Pugh directly on the title page; In Fast Friends thirteen-year-old Tracey has always been the outsider. She's too tall for her age and not athletic enough. So when her classmates start picking on her Tracey turns to her two best friends for comfort. But when one of Tracey's friends starts to act differently she starts to worry. Is her friend sick Is something wrong with her Tracey starts to put together the pieces of her friend's life and the more she knows the more she realizes that her friend isn't just different--she's dangerous. Now Tracey has to find a way to protect her before it's too late.; An Iris Thorne Mystery; 8vo; 306 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
1995réf. 25247New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684197707 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; After her mother's death teenager Evie is sent to live with her father in a small town in Maine. Evie is determined to find her mother's killer and starts investigating her death. She uncovers secrets and lies that lead her to believe her mother was murdered. Evie must rely on her own instincts and detective skills to solve the mystery and clear her mother's name.; A Duncan Kincaid / Gemma James Novel; 8vo; 253 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover books
2009réf. 25249New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061287539 . A Fine first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Deborah Crombie directly on the title page; Necessary As Blood is a gripping dark and suspenseful novel about family love and revenge. After the death of her father 16-year-old Sarah has a dark secret that she's been hiding from her family for years. When her brother is implicated in a shocking crime Sarah is forced to come clean and face her demons. With the help of her unlikely ally Sarah sets out to find her brother and punish him for what he's done. Necessary As Blood is a story of family love and revenge that will keep you guessing until the very end.; 8vo; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover books
1994réf. 25813New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671778439 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Dianne Pugh directly on the title page; When Norma's husband is diagnosed with a terminal illness she's hit with a life-changing reality: time is running out. She decides to take a year off from her job as a data entry specialist to travel see the world and spend time with her husband. Norma's plan is to take a year off travel and then go back to work. She has no idea that her year off will be filled with more challenges than she ever expected. Norma's husband is diagnosed with a terminal illness. She has a year off from her job to travel and spend time with him. Norma's plan is to take a year off travel and then go back to work. However her year off is filled with more challenges than she ever expected. Norma's husband is diagnosed with a terminal illness and Norma is hit with a life-changing reality: time is running out. She decides to take a year off from her job as a data; An Iris Thorne Mystery; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
2008réf. 26113New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312341598 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; This is a thrilling fast-paced novel set during the American Revolution.When the British Army marches into Massachusetts to seize food and supplies General George Washington sends a small force to stop them.John Adams and his friend and fellow patriot Benjamin Rush lead the charge.As the Americans clash with the British Rush and Adams are forced to make choices that could mean life or death.In the end only one group will be left standing: the Americans.; 8vo; 322 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2010réf. 25465New York: A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039915597X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; In 1988 the year of the thirty-eighth birthday of Sue Grafton's hero Kinsey Millhone Kinsey is approached by Michael Sutton who is soliciting her help with a 1960s disappearance of a four-year-old girl. Sutton's uneasy relationship with the truth is not always helping; A Kinsey Millhone Mystery; 8vo; xii 1-403 404 pages; Signed by Author . A Marian Wood Book / G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
2011réf. 25372New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525952020 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Linda Fairstein directly on the title page; Prosecutor Alexandra Cooper is called to Harlem's Mount Neboh Baptist Church in the middle of the night. The body of a young woman has been decapitated set on fire and left burning on the church steps. The only clue on the charred remains is the imprint of a Star of David necklace seared into the victim's flesh ; 8vo; viii 387 388 4 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover books
