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2008Best.-Nr. 25063London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1405050233 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on title page; In a future world where the environment is ailing a group of scientists have created a genetically modified plant that can heal the earth. However when the plant escapes and begins to grow wild they have to fight to keep it from killing everything in its path.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 437 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2007Best.-Nr. 25079London: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743295722 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in Near Fine dust wrapper with minor edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Lynda La Plante directly on the title page; In this novel the reader follows the story of a young girl Margot as she navigates her way through high school. Margot is a very good student but she is not the most popular girl in school. Margot has a very strict mother who expects her to follow a very traditional path in life. Margot is not interested in this type of life and is looking for ways to rebel. One night Margot goes out with her friends and ends up having sex for the first time. This decision changes her life forever and she is ostracized by her friends and the school community. Margot finds herself in a very difficult situation and she must find a way to cope.; 8vo; 503 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1999Best.-Nr. 25505New York: Avon. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380974150 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear and small chip to upper front corner. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's riveting novel tells the story of a woman forced to reckon with her guilt after her husband's death on the river walk in San Antonio.Alive but haunted by the death of her husband Emma is struggling to piece her life back together. When Emma's niece asks her to take care of her nephew during her sister's long hospital stay Emma takes the opportunity to leave San Antonio.But Emma can't escape her guilt. She's haunted by the memory of how she could have saved her husband and how she failed him. When Emma meets a man on the river walk who reminds her of her husband she starts to piece her life back together.But Emma's guilt won't let her go. She's haunted by the death of her husband and the fear that she will die like him. When Emma's niece is released from the hospital Emma returns to San Antonio to take care of her.But Emma can't escape; A Henrie O Mystery; 8vo; 246 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover books
2008Best.-Nr. 25793New York Boston MA and London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316156477 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge in alike dust jacket with light rubbing to rear fold. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; The Turnaround is the story of a small-time drug kingpin in the city of Baltimore who is forced to turn his life around when he is incarcerated. He must learn to read write and think for himself in order to survive and get his life back on track.; 8vo; 294 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2006Best.-Nr. 25792New York Boston MA and London: Little Brown and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316156507 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; The haunting story of three cops--one good one bad one broken--and the murder that reunites them in a showdown decades in the making. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; 372 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2004Best.-Nr. 25414London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316861774 . A gorgeous first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Following the death of her husband a writer moves to a house in the country with her young son. She begins to write again but is plagued by memories of her husband.; A Sarah Fortune Novel; 8vo; 243 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover books
1995Best.-Nr. 26513New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671798146 . A charming first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Owen Gray is a sniper. Not just a sniper. He was America's best with a record-breaking kill in Vietnam - a man who could be hidden motionless for days at a time waiting for the microsecond in which he would take out an enemy with one clean shot at 1300 yards. He did this 96 times. In recognition the Marine Corps renamed its sniper range in his honor. Now Gray just wants to quietly live out his life as an assistant U. S. District attorney in New York where he is raising three adopted children all victims of the war he is trying resolutely to forget - and atone for. He never wants to see a rifle again. But suddenly twenty-five years after Gray placed his Winchester rifle in the Marine Corps museum a sniper is hunting him through the streets of New York City. The sniper's bullets find their mark. But the mark is not Gray. The sniper is challenging him warning him that he will keep on killing until Gray picks up his rifle one more time. Gray falling in love with a woman who is beginning to break through his shell is determined to protect her and his children. Reluctantly caught up once again in a game that both repels and excites him Gray leads his rival into the woods of his native Idaho where the two best-trained killers in the world will shoot it out to the death; 8vo . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1996Best.-Nr. 26236New York: Scribner. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684800470 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine in Near Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When the wealthy and powerful Abbott family is targeted for a gruesome murder the FBI launches an intense investigation. The trail quickly leads to the family's ancestral home in Ireland where the Abbott's powerful ancestors once ruled with an iron fist.As the FBI investigates the family's dark history they soon realize that the Abbott's bloodline is tainted with a dark magic that can only be released by the heir to the family's throne. With the clock ticking and the heir in danger the FBI races to find the heir before the dark magic destroys them all.Blood Lines is an exciting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Scribner hardcover books
2005Best.-Nr. 26135New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345457609 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When the chairman of a major American corporation dies his son the new chairman must deal with the legacy he leaves behind.; 8vo; 310 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2000Best.-Nr. 25420New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge and minor soiling to lower board edges in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; After her mother's death 17-year-old Grace falls into a deep depression. She spends her days wandering around the city staring at the light in hope of finding her mother again. When she meets a man named Daniel she starts to feel like she has found a new purpose in life. Together they embark on a journey to find Grace's mother and heal the wounds of her past.; 8vo; 275 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover books
1995Best.-Nr. 26289New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308920X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and laminate separation to front; In this book Jonathan Kellerman expertly explains the various self-defense techniques that can be used in the event of a mugging or other attack. He covers a wide range of topics including how to defend against knife attacks how to defend against kicks how to defend against punches how to defend against guns and how to defend against axes and other weapons. This book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn the best ways to protect themselves in a dangerous situation.; An Alex Delaware Novel; 8vo; 390 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
1997Best.-Nr. 25422New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670876828 . A lovely first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Frances Fyfield's debut novel Without Consent is a dark suspenseful tale of sexual assault. When college student Beth is sexually assaulted by her friend's brother she doesn't know how to tell anyone. She's too embarrassed and she doesn't want to seem like a victim. For years she struggles to deal with the assault and the shame that comes with it. But when Beth is randomly targeted by the same man she realizes that she can't keep living in fear. She needs to find someone who will believe her and help her take justice into her own hands. Without Consent is a harrowing yet inspiring story of sexual assault and the courage it takes to fight back.; 8vo; 260 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover books
2007Best.-Nr. 26142New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345480627 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When the Bishop of California dies the position of successor is up for grabs. The candidates range from the conservative son of the previous bishop to the charismatic young upstart. As the vote count progresses it becomes clear that the conservative candidate is headed for a landslide victory but the charismatic young upstart is about to pull off the biggest upset of the century.; 8vo; 283 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1994Best.-Nr. 26240New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684196506 . An eye-catching first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor creasing to upper right corner; Death to Go is a young adult novel about a high school student Mackenzie who must grapple with the death of her mother. Mackenzie is forced to confront her grief her anger and her fears as she tries to come to terms with her mother's death. Throughout the novel Mackenzie meets different people who help her to process her grief and to find some form of peace.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
2001Best.-Nr. 25569New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060195703 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped upper front corner and ink stain to lower margin of page 178 in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When five-year-old Lizzy's mother dies she is sent to live with her father in a small town in upstate New York. Lizzy is excited to see her father but she is also scared and lonely. Lizzy's father is busy working and doesn't seem to care about her. Lizzy spends her time exploring the town and making new friends. When her father finally comes home for a visit he tells her that he is moving away. Lizzy is sad to see her father go but she is also excited to start living her own life.; 8vo; 358 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1998Best.-Nr. 25412New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670878898 . An elegant first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a small nick to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Dating can be tough but it can be even tougher when you're blind.Catherine "Cat" Jackson has never been on a date in her life but she's ready to change that. She's been told by her best friend that blind dates can be some of the best and most fun experiences so she sets out to find someone to go on a date with her.She meets John a charming and attentive man at a coffee shop. After getting to know each other Cat and John decide to go on a date. But things get a little bit complicated when Cat finds out that John is blind.Despite the challenges Cat and John continue to date and have some great fun. They learn a lot about each other and Cat comes to respect John for his strength and courage.Ultimately Cat and John fall in love and marry. They are happy to have found each other and they know that they would not have; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover books
2006Best.-Nr. 25421London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316727628 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Rachel Doe a shy accountant who has recently enrolled in an evening drawing class. Doe meets charismatic Ivy Wiseman--part-time model ex-junkie a cleaner on the night shift survivor of divorce homelessness and the death of her first child. During the summer Doe learns of the drowning of Ivy's daughter and of Ivy's ex-husband Carl a brutal and ambitious lawyer who has custody of Ivy's second child. Ivy's parents recruit Rachel to help them to locate the elusive Carl with the purpose of making him confront the harm that he has caused. In her naive passion for doing good Rachel locates Carl but in her innocence she fails to realize that in murderous family battles there is no justice only vendettas and no life is sacred least of all her own. ; 8vo; viii 372 4 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover books
2005Best.-Nr. 25504New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060004762 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor tear to tail in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's latest novel tells the story of a dysfunctional family that comes together for their father's funeral. Each member of the family has their own secrets and agendas and the funeral only exacerbates the tensions. Hart's trademark wit and humor are on full display in this engaging and humorous novel.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover books
2003Best.-Nr. 26134New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345443268 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Silent Partner is a novel about a man who is trying to rebuild his life after a devastating loss. He meets a woman who changes his life for the better.; 8vo; 310 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2002Best.-Nr. 25928New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684862867 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author James Thayer directly on the title page; The Gold Swan is the story of Ned Weeks a young man trying to make his way in the world. He is an orphan who has spent his life bouncing around from one foster home to the next never quite fitting in. When Ned is chosen to be a part of an experimental program that allows him to attend a prestigious boarding school he believes that he has finally found his place. However Ned soon discovers that the school is haunted by the ghost of a girl who died in a tragic accident. The ghost is determined to find her killer and she is determined to punish them. Ned is drawn into the ghost's web and he is forced to confront his own demons. The Gold Swan is a story of friendship love and redemption.; 8vo; 338 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1995Best.-Nr. 26143New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939857 . A wonderful first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In the near future the United States is a divided country ruled by two rival factions - the Republicans and the Democrats. The Republicans are in control of the government but they are losing support among the public. The Democrats are in control of the big cities but they are losing support among the rural population. The Republicans are looking for a way to win back the support of the public and they find it in the form of a businessman named John Paul Stevens who has a plan to takeover the Democratic party. The Democrats are not happy with this and they begin to fight back.; 8vo; 389 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1991Best.-Nr. 26244New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193884 . A bright first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges and bumped corners in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; A mystery introducing Inspector Bill Slider ; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 266 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
2003Best.-Nr. 25589London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593049799 . A handsome first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; When an exchange student is found dead in her room the students of St. Augustine's Academy are quickly suspects. But when the victim's family refuses to cooperate with the police the detectives on the case must find another way to catch the killer.; 8vo; 367 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
1999Best.-Nr. 26290New York: Random House. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067945960X . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Jonathan Kellerman's Monster is the dark psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. With a masterful storyteller's touch Kellerman takes readers on a wild ride with a psychopathic killer who leaves a trail of carnage in his wake. From the outset Kellerman holds the reader captive with a riveting tale of twisted love dark secrets and violent revenge. As the killer's identity is revealed the stakes only get higher and the reader is left agonizing over who could have committed these heinous crimes. With chilling precision Kellerman weaves an intricate web of deceit that will keep you guessing until the final page.; 8vo; 396 pages . Random House hardcover books
1998Best.-Nr. 26243New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684837765 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Killing Time is a novel about a woman who has been stuck in a dead-end job for years and is desperate for a change. She meets a man who seems to have everything and is willing to share it with her. However the more time she spends with him the more she realizes that he is a liar and a cheat.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 313 pages . Scribner hardcover books
