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1994ref. 22943New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 067178210X . A Fine first printing of the first edition Inequally unblemished dust-jacket signed by author Jan Burke directly on the title page; Jan Burke's second case in her mystery series with reporter and amateur sleuth Irene Keller covering the rivalry between district attourney candidates Brian Henderson and Monty Montgomery; 8vo; 287 1 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1997ref. 22736Bridgehampton NY: Bridge Works Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1882593189 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket signed by author Rosemary Aubert on the title page; Rosemary Aubert's novel of suspense combined with current social dilemmas: questionable medical procedures homelessness and conflicting personal loyalties ; 8vo; x 321 5 pages; Signed by Author . Bridge Works Publishing Company hardcover books
1987ref. 24122New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312007035 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket signed by author Ridley Pearson on the title page; Inside a self-sufficient shopping mall that welcomes ten thousand people a day in a suburb of Boston hides a mad man with an insidious plot ; 8vo; viii 358 2 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1991ref. 22984New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671673130 . A first printing of the first edition stain to foredge else Fine in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edge-wear signed by the author Scott Carpenter directly on the title page; In a last ditch effort to save his naval career Rick Tallman a hotshot fighter pilot accepts a position as the commander of the unproven and untested Steel Albatross a new stealthy underwater submarine. It soon becomes a deadly game when he is tasked with stopping the Soviets from activating an underwater weapon that could render all US computers useless ; 8vo; viii 371 5 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover books
2001ref. 23647Paducah KY: Turner Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1563116537 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket signed and inscribed by author S. Peter Karlow directly on the title page; In Targeted by the CIA S. Peter Karlow a retired agent with the Central Intelligence Agency CIA tells the story of his thirty-year career in intelligence. Karlow's unique background as a CIA officer and a former professor of international relations gives him unique insight into the workings of the CIA.Karlow tells the story of his career in intelligence from his days as a college professor to his time as a CIA officer. He provides unique insights into the workings of the CIA describing how the Agency operates and the methods used to gather intelligence. Karlow also provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Agency's most famous operations.Targeted by the CIA is a fascinating story of one man's journey from college professor to CIA officer and back again. It is an insightful look at the workings of the CIA and the methods used to collect intelligence.; 8vo; iv 204 pages; Signed by Author . Turner Publishing Company hardcover books
1997ref. 24838Bridgehampton NY: Bridge Works Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1882593189 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket signed and dated by author Rosemary Aubert on the title page; Rosemary Aubert's novel of suspense combined with current social dilemmas: questionable medical procedures homelessness and conflicting personal loyalties ; 8vo; x 321 5 pages; Signed by Author . Bridge Works Publishing Company hardcover books
1992ref. 24893New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446513067 . A Near Fine first printing of the first edition showing some edgewear to corners. In alike dust-jacket with delamination to dust-jacket signed and inscribed by author Nelson DeMille on the title page; Paul Brenner is a member of the Army's elite undercover investigative unit with the authority to arrest any military person anywhere in the world. He has always wondered just how far he could push his power. He is about to find out from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; x 454 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover books
1996ref. 23474New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket signed and dated by author Kent Harington directly on the title page; The novel tells the story of two brothers Sam and Dean who are trying to survive in a world that has been taken over by a deranged prophet. In order to survive they must use all their skills to stay one step ahead of their pursuers.; 8vo; xii 241 3 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1975ref. 51769Indianapolis New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. c1975. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition condition in alike dust-jacket minor edgewear; Dunning's novel The Holland Suggestions is a fast-paced suspenseful read. The story follows the intersecting lives of a group of people who are suddenly thrust into the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. As the characters become entangled in the web of deceit they must use all their ingenuity and courage to survive. The Holland Suggestions is an exciting thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the last page.; 8vo; 187 pages; FSA . The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. hardcover books
1977ref. 70348Garden City N. Y.: Doubleday & Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0385030614 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with some soiling and black stickers adhered to one page in a Very Good- clipped dust-jacket with edgewear. There is a previous owner's signature on the front free endpaper; The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the life and work of Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The book features entries on the history of Sherlock Holmes the characters and settings of the stories the real-life inspirations for the detective and the many controversies surrounding Sherlock Holmes. The Encyclopaedia Sherlockiana is the definitive source for anyone interested in learning about Sherlock Holmes and his world.; 8vo; 411 pages; FSA . Doubleday & Company, Inc. hardcover books
1985ref. 22534Mattituck NY: Amereon House. Fine. 1985. Limited Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 088411872X . An attractive Amereon House edition limited to 80 copies in unread Fine condition; Berlin Escape Ian Fleming's compilation of three of his James Bond short stories consists of "Berlin Escape" "The Living Daylights " and "The Property of a Lady". Originally published in the 'Argosy' Magazine for Men. Volume 354 Number 6 June 1962; 8vo ; 126 2 pages . Amereon House hardcover books
2005ref. 52331New York: St. Martin's Press. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312316712 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good- condition with front board and front flyleaf detached from page block book in a Very Good dust-jacket with some shelfwear; In The Ambler Warning Robert Ludlum tells the story of a group of people who are threatened with exposure of a secret they've been keeping for years. The secret is that one of the group is a traitor and the group is forced to choose whether to reveal the traitor or carry on with their secret. The suspenseful story takes readers on a wild ride as they follow the characters through dangerous situations.; 8vo; 489 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1971ref. 26245Woodstock VT: The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1971. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition in Very Good lightly chipped dust-jacket; When Reginald Hill was young he wanted to be a scientist. But as he got older he realized that he wanted to be more than that. He wanted to learn more. And so he did becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. In this book Hill shares his wisdom and insights on learning both on a personal and institutional level. He discusses the importance of learning for both personal development and society and offers advice on how to achieve success in learning. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their education or career.; 8vo . The Countryman Press hardcover books
2006ref. 46329New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0307264653 . A handsome first printing of the first edition in just about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Bound in blue cloth with silver lettering. SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper; The story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him; 8vo; 8 1-2 3-310 311-2 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
2005ref. 22406London: Jonathan Cape. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0224072994 . An attractive first Impression of the first edition in Fine condition minor yellowing to page edges SIGNED by author Ian McEwan directly on the title page; McEwan's novel follows Henry Perowne through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. From plans to play a game of squash visiting his elderly mother and cooking dinner for his family things turn worse after a minor traffic accident leading to an unsettling confrontation; 8vo ; iv 279 1 pages; Signed by Author . Jonathan Cape hardcover books
1998ref. 46439New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892966556 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and "Autographed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Margaret Maron directly to title page; 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; Deborah Knott; 8vo; 10 243 244-6 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1984ref. 120751New York: New American Library. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Light Source is a novel written by Bari Wood. It tells the story of a young woman Lily and her brother Zach who move to a small town in upstate New York to live with their mother after their father's death. Lily is searching for a new light in her life and Zach is trying to find his place in the world. They both find solace in each other but when Lily begins to experience unexplained seizures Zach is forced to face the demons of his own past.; 8vo; $6.00 . New American Library hardcover books
1985ref. 120833New York: Stein and Day. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Charles Fort is a fascinating character and his life is full of fascinating stories. This book tells one of them the story of how Charles Fort became Saturday.; Large 8vo; $7.00 . Stein and Day hardcover books
1982ref. 122949New York: Macmillan. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 002535390x . Review copy with publisher's printed slip laid in. A bit of tape on verso of jacket; This book is about a young boy who is trying to figure out a code that will allow him to make a new menu for his restaurant.; 8vo; 216 pages; $6.00 . Macmillan hardcover books
1973ref. 120526New York: Coward McCann & Geoghegan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1973. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Tiny remainder "star" mark on front endpaper; The novel is set in Moscow during the winter of 1991-1992. It tells the story of a group of Muscovites who are terrorized by a serial killer who leaves taunting messages on the walls of their homes.; Remainder; 8vo; $6.00 . Coward, McCann & Geoghegan hardcover books
1978ref. 100063New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First American Edition. Hardcover. Author's second novel; 8vo; $7.50 . Holt, Rinehart & Winston hardcover books
1981ref. 100134New York: Atheneum. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Review Copy with publisher's slip laid in; Frank Ross's stunning new novel tells the story of two families one in 1920s Michigan and the other modern-day as they are both drawn inexorably towards the Overlook Hotel where something sinister and supernatural is happening.; 8vo; $17.50 . Atheneum hardcover books
1969ref. 120677New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. Fading to very bottom edge of front board otherwise Fine; This book is about a spy who is trying to stop a war between two countries.; 8vo; $5.00 . Doubleday hardcover books
1994ref. 22492Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316288292 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; An international conspiracy of apocalyptic dimensions. An unforgettable adventure. A passionate love story. A battle of good versus evil. Allan Folsom's highly acclaimed debut novel; 8vo; viii 596 4 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2012ref. 22496New York: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316122610 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition gently bumped tips in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Michael Koryta directly on the title page; In the tradition of Harper Lee and James Baldwin Koryta tells the story of a young African-American man whose search for his identity leads him to become one of the most influential religious leaders in American history.; 8vo; viii 403 5 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
