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2008rif. 25041London: Quercus. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1847243592 . An elegant first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with cocked spine and trivial page edge soiling in alike dust-wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Elena Forbes directly on the title page; This novel is set in a future Rome where the Catholic Church has fallen and the Vatican is in ruins. The main character a teenage girl is a slave in the palace of the Emperor. One day she is given a new job as a servant in the Emperor's private chambers. She soon discovers that the Emperor is a sadistic man who enjoys inflicting pain on his victims. The Emperor's wife the Empress is a cruel woman who enjoys watching her husband torture people. The Empress has a daughter also a cruel woman who is in charge of the Emperor's harem. The teenage girl soon becomes the Empress's favorite slave and she begins to enjoy inflicting pain on her victims.; 8vo; 359 pages; Signed by Author . Quercus hardcover books
2003rif. 25637New York: St. Martin's Griffin. Near Fine. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0312289901 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and minor edgewear. SIGNED inscribed and dated by author Robert Ludlum directly on the title page; The Altman Code is the seventeenth novel in the Robert Ludlum spy thriller series. It was published on February 25 2003. The story is set in the days leading up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election.; A Covert-One Novel; 8vo; 410 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Griffin paperback books
1994rif. 25689New York: G. P. Putnams Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039913932x . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; A gripping story of family betrayal and redemption Undue Influence tells the compelling story of three generations of a Boston family whose lives are utterly changed by the sudden and mysterious death of their father. From the moment they learn of his death the family members start to suspect that their father may not have died in a car accident as they were told but may have been assassinated. As they delve further into the mystery they discover that their father may have been a target of a powerful and ruthless organization known as The Syndicate. Now as they face the challenges of life without their father and the threat of The Syndicate they must rely on each other to uncover the secrets of his death and protect themselves from the danger that still lurks.; 8vo; 462 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnams Sons hardcover books
1993rif. 26270New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449907422 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Skip Langdon is back in a spine-tingling new mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Smith. Jazz Funeral is a fast-paced whodunit that will keep you guessing until the end. When Skip Langdon is called to preside over the funeral of a jazz great he has no idea that he's about to be caught in the middle of a complex conspiracy. As Skip begins his investigation he quickly realizes that the funeral was only the beginning of a much larger plot. With the help of his old friend and jazz trumpeter Charlie Parker Skip must race against the clock to unmask the true mastermind behind the deadly scheme.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 365 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover books
2007rif. 26430New York: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0316014508 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author James Patterson directly on the title page; James Patterson and Howard Roughan's new thriller is a nail-biting read that will keep you guessing until the very end. You've Been Warned is the perfect summer read.; 8vo; viii 2-376 pages; Signed by One Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
1993rif. 26287New York: Bantam Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553092057 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped lower corners in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Jonathan Kellerman's "Devil's Waltz" is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the Zodiac Killer case. It is a detailed and compelling read that will keep readers hooked until the very end.; An Alex Delaware Novel; 8vo; 416 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
1999rif. 26485New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345413091 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In Actual Innocence Barry Siegel tells the story of John and Patsy Ramsey who were falsely accused of the murder of their six-year-old daughter JonBenet. Siegel takes the reader on an exhaustive and heartbreaking journey through the trial the appeals and the ultimate exoneration of the Ramseys. This beautifully written book is an essential read for anyone interested in true crime.; 8vo; 280 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1994rif. 26273New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449907430 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor top edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When Skip Langdon's fiancée is killed in a hit-and-run Skip is determined to find the killer. He teams up with Zoey a gumshoe with the New Orleans Police Department and the two of them begin their investigation. As they get closer to the truth Skip and Zoey face danger from all sides including the killer themselves.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 359 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover books
1999rif. 26282New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 034542624x . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Hart's War is a riveting fast-paced novel about a U.S. Army captain Hart and his battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Hart is a leader and a warrior and he is determined to protect his men and defeat the Taliban. This is a powerful story about the cost of war and the courage and determination of the people who fight it.; 8vo; 490 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2003rif. 25240New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206143 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard E. Crabbe directly on the title page; The Empire of Shadows is the first book in a new series by Richard E. Crabbe. The series is set in a world where magic is a reality and the empires of the world are ruled by magicians. The story follows a young man named Kalen as he joins the army of the empire and tries to navigate the complex politics and magic of the world.; 8vo; 356 pages; Signed by Author . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2000rif. 26114New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312203713 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this book a group of students are suspended from school for various reasons. Throughout the book the students deal with the consequences of their suspensions. Some of the consequences are big like missing out on important classes while others are small like not being able to go to the prom. The students must figure out how to make the most of their suspensions while still trying to maintain their relationships with each other.; 8vo; 436 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2001rif. 26039London: Century. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0712684166 . An eye-catching first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-wrapper with light edgewear; In a future America where the government has collapsed a group of people live in a society where the ruling class controls everything. The Watchman is a secret police force that monitors and controls the ruling class.; 8vo; 321 pages . Century hardcover books
1999rif. 26034London: Century. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0712680810 . An eye-catching first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped lower corners and age-toned pages in alike dust-wrapper with light edgewear and black diagonal line through UPC code on rear; The Tenth Man Down is a novel that tells the story of a group of people who are stranded on a deserted island. The group is made up of a group of soldiers who are sent to the island to find a new military base. The soldiers are forced to find food and shelter on the island while they wait for help to arrive. The book is filled with adventure and suspense.; 8vo; 342 pages . Century hardcover books
1999rif. 26194New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385493800 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; The tale of Troy Phelan a self-made billionaire and one of the richest men in the U. S. Troy is eccentric reclusive confined to a wheelchair and looking for a way to die. Grisham's successful mixture of high levels of adventure and legal suspense as his actors' lives are forever altered by the secret of The Testament; 8vo; 435 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
1998rif. 26429Boston MA: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316693324 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In this gripping novel a family is torn apart when a devastating tornado touches down in their small town. The storm takes with it not only the homes and families of those in its path but also the secrets and hidden truths that have built up over the years in this tight-knit community. As each member of the community tries to pick up the pieces of their lives they must reconcile the differences that have kept them apart.In the end only the strength of family love and friendship can help them overcome the devastation.; 8vo; 416 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
1998rif. 25587New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0449910008 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Julie Smith on a special tipped in leaf; The third novel in the acclaimed Skip Langdon series Crescent City Kill follows skip Langdon as he investigates a series of murders in the small town of Crescent City. As Skip digs into the dark secrets of the town he uncovers a web of corruption that reaches all the way to the local police department. With the clock ticking on the case Skip must put his skills as a skip and his instincts as a detective to work to solve the murders before they claim another victim.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 326 pages; Signed by Author . Fawcett Columbine hardcover books
1997rif. 26283New York: Ballentine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0345386310 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; John Katzenbach's gripping debut novel is the story of a young woman Quinn who is released from a coma after a near-fatal car accident. Quinn's journey to recovery and her re-entry into the world is a story of both physical and emotional healing. But as she rebuilds her life Quinn must confront the emotional and psychological scars of the accident - and the secrets she and her friends keep from each other.State of Mind is a story of hope resilience and the power of friendship. It captures the excitement and terror of adolescence the mystery of life and the fragility of love. With its powerful characters and gripping story State of Mind is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt lost and wondered what might have been.; 8vo; 409 pages . Ballentine Books hardcover books
2007rif. 25040London: Quercus. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1847241565 . A handsome first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Elena Forbes directly on the title page; When Meghan was thirteen her parents died in a car accident. She was sent to live with her grandparents in a small town in Maine. Meghan is a loner who doesn't fit in with the other kids in school. She spends her time reading doing crafts and spending time with her grandfather. One day she learns that he has cancer and doesn't have much time left. She decides to spend time with him while he's still alive. She starts to change and becomes more social. When he dies she is heartbroken but learns to live life to the fullest.; 8vo; 341 pages; Signed by Author . Quercus hardcover books
1993rif. 25680New York: G. P. Putnams Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399138021 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; The author tells the story of a criminal trial from the perspective of the prosecutor. It is an interesting and riveting look at the inner workings of the criminal justice system.; 8vo; 384 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnams Sons hardcover books
1989rif. 26126New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553053612 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and pen mark to top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front; Frederick Forsyth's The Negotiator tells the story of a professional negotiator who is hired to help a small desperate African nation negotiate a difficult peace treaty with a much larger more powerful neighbor. The negotiator must use his skills to find common ground with his opponents while keeping his nation and its people safe.; 8vo; 391 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
2001rif. 26105New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039914739X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bumped lower corners in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this novel set in the near future dogs have become the dominant species on an island near Japan. When the dogs' human masters abandon the island the dogs must find new ways to survive.; 8vo; 421 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1999rif. 26268New York: Fawcett Columbine. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449000605 . A sharp first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In 82 Desire Skip Langdon is back in the Big Apple working as a private detective when he's hired to find a missing girl. The girl Addie is the niece of Skip's old friend the billionaire Victor Sayer. Victor is one of the richest men in the world and he's never been one to shy away from a challenge.As Skip starts to investigate Addie's disappearance he quickly realizes that there's more to it than meets the eye. The more he digs the more he realizes that Victor may be responsible for more than just Addie's disappearance. With the help of his old friend the detective Rafe Castillo Skip begins to put together a mosaic of clues that leads him to Victor's inner circle of powerful and corrupt men.In the end Skip has to choose between his loyalty to his friends and his duty to justice. And in the end it's his loyalty to his friends that saves him; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 309 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover books
1995rif. 26269New York: Fawcett Columbine. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0449909360 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Skip Langdon is back in House of Blues the wildly successful first novel in the Skip Langdon series. Skip's been away for a while but he's back in the big city and looking for a new challenge. When Skip's old friend the enigmatic sexy Congressman David Hale comes to town Skip jumps at the chance to get his hands on some of the congressman's dirt. But when Skip starts to dig into David Hale's past he quickly realizes that the congressman is hiding something. With the help of his old friend the beautiful and mysterious lobbyist Tessa Skip starts to put together the pieces of a tangled web. And it looks like David Hale might be the key to Skip's next big break.or his next big mistake.; A Skip Langdon Novel; 8vo; 343 pages . Fawcett Columbine hardcover books
2010rif. 25043London: Headline Review. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0755356012 . An attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper with trivial edgewear. SIGNED and dated by author James Forrester directly on the title page; Bringing to life the sights sounds thoughts and fears of sixteenth-century London Sacred Treason</i. Tells a thrilling story of murder betrayal and loyalty - and the power of the written word. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; viii 408 pages; Signed by Author . Headline Review hardcover books
2002rif. 26032London: Century. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0712615458 . A sharp first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket; In this exciting debut novel the first in a new series the young adults of the future are forced to reckon with the consequences of their actions.When the government of the future begins to collapse the young people of the Land of Fire are the first to feel the consequences. They have to find a way to survive in a world where the rules have changed and the lines between good and evil have become blurred.Chris Ryan's debut novel is a thrill ride from beginning to end. It's a story about the power of friendship the strength of family and the determination of a young generation to defy impossible odds.; 8vo; 328 pages . Century hardcover books
