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1996ref. 26149New York: Viking. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067085347X . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; House of Smoke is a story that follows the lives of two boys Teddy and Leo in the fictional town of West Egg on Long Island in the 1920s. The boys are orphaned and are taken in by the wealthy family of Teddy's uncle who is the town pharmacist. The boys are forced to work in the family business and learn the ropes of being a wealthy family. The boys also have to deal with the many challenges that come with being part of a wealthy family such as being discriminated against not having the same opportunities and having to keep up appearances. Through their experiences the boys learn about the importance of family friendship and loyalty.; 8vo . Viking hardcover
1997ref. 26150New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 052594334X . A just about Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; When the key witness in a high-profile court case goes missing the prosecutor and the defense team scramble to find her before the trial begins. In Key Witness J. F. Freedman takes readers on a fast-paced suspenseful ride as they follow the race to find the missing witness.; 8vo . Dutton hardcover
1998ref. 29617New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525944257 . A just about Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; The Disappearance is an intense and compelling mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It follows the story of April a young woman who goes missing while on vacation in the Caribbean. Her friends and family are left wondering what could have happened to her and the police are forced to investigate her disappearance as a possible murder. The novel is full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and the ending is sure to leave them stunned.; 8vo . Dutton hardcover
2010ref. 26130New York: Atria Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416549676 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. A scarce title; When Mick a young man with an unfulfilled destiny is summoned to a mysterious meeting with the devil he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Forced into a Faustian bargain Mick must sell his soul in exchange for power and knowledge. But as he starts to uncover the secrets of his bargain Mick realizes that the devil may not be as bad as he seems. With the help of a mysterious girl named Luanne and the help of his friends Mick starts to unravel the conspiracy that's been unfolding around him. He may have made a deal with the devil but he's not the only one with a score to settle.; 8vo . Atria Books hardcover
1996ref. 26127New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556114567 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In this novel a grand jury is convened to investigate a murder. The jurors are all strangers brought in for the sole purpose of hearing the evidence and deciding whether or not to indict the person responsible. The novel explores the jurors' interactions as they try to make sense of the tragedy and figure out who is responsible.; 8vo . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
2010ref. 25785New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385531060 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Justin Peacock directly on the title page; This is the story of one man's journey through the dark recesses of the human mind where the shadows of our fears and desires loom large. It is a story of madness of redemption and of the power of hope.; 8vo; 465 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
1996ref. 25730New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446519626 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author David Morrell directly on the title page; From the author of the international bestseller The Mind of an Addict comes a compelling personal account of one man's battle for sobriety.David Morrell had everything going for him--a successful career as a journalist a loving wife and two young children. But in 1998 David's life began to unravel. He experienced a series of mental and physical setbacks that led him to admit he had a problem with alcohol.David's path to recovery was long and difficult but he eventually overcame his addiction. In Extreme Denial Morrell tells his story in his own words describing the depths of his addiction the long road to recovery and the lessons he learned along the way.This powerful book is for anyone who has ever struggled with addiction--or who knows someone who has. It is a story of hope and triumph of the power of recovery and the strength of family.; 8vo; 455 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
1995ref. 25802New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0671782614 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Nancy Pickard's compelling and devastating novel tells the story of a family in crisis-a father embroiled in a shocking and mysterious affair a mother struggling to maintain her composure and their teenage daughter who is trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
1999ref. 26339New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312202784 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and ding to upper board in About Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When his parents die sixteen-year-old Jack is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in Maine. Jack is dismayed to find that he is the only black person in a town of white people but he quickly learns that the town is a safe place to be himself.The town is a close-knit community and Jack is welcomed with open arms. He quickly makes friends with the local kids and he is even more surprised when he starts dating one of them. Life is good until Jack learns that his grandparents are dying and he has to return to Maine to take care of them.Jack is sad to leave his friends and the safe haven he has found in Maine but he is determined to make the most of his time with his grandparents. He is sure that he will find a new home and new friends in Maine but he is wrong.When Jack returns to the town he is the only black person left.; 8vo; 356 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1995ref. 25807New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671782711 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Nancy Pickard directly on the title page; Twilight is a novel written by Nancy Pickard. It is about a young girl named Bella who moves to a new town with her mother and stepfather. Bella falls in love with a vampire named Edward and they begin a forbidden relationship. The townspeople are afraid of Edward and they keep Bella and Edward apart. However Bella and Edward are able to find a way to be together.; A Jenny Cain Mystery; 8vo; 312 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
2010ref. 25095London: MacMillan New Writing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230744125 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Terence Morgan directly on the title page; The Master of Bruges is an engaging and informative historical novel that tells the story of a shrewd and cunning medieval merchant Baldwin IV and his relationship with the powerful and scheming Count Baldwin V of Flanders.Baldwin IV is a shrewd and cunning medieval merchant who is skilled at navigating the political and mercantile waters of Bruges the most important city in Flanders. He is also inextricably linked with the powerful and scheming Count Baldwin V of Flanders who becomes his best friend and business partner. The Master of Bruges is a compelling and enjoyable novel that is well-researched and full of historical insights.; 8vo; 313 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan New Writing hardcover
2007ref. 25781New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805079483 . A handsome first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; A vivid and sometimes frightening depiction of contemporary power politics The Race also takes on the most incendiary issues in American culture: racism terrorism religious fundamentalism gay rights and the rise of media monopolies with their own agendas and lust for power. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; x 3-339 340 2 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
1990ref. 26263New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039458886X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in Very Good lightly sunned dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Scandalous Risks author Susan Howatch offers a compelling and provocative exploration of the ways in which we take risks both big and small--from making decisions with our careers and our lives to taking risks with our love lives.Howatch takes readers on a journey through history art and literature exploring how risk has been at the heart of human experience. She discusses the ways that risk has shaped our world from the daring feats of explorers to the dangerous gambles of gamblers.Howatch provides readers with a unique understanding of the ways in which risk can be both empowering and dangerous and how it can be used to our advantage or to our detriment. Ultimately Scandalous Risks is a book about the power of risk and the ways in which we can use it to our advantage or to our peril.; 8vo; 385 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
2005ref. 25724Waterville ME: Five Star. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1410401995 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; This book is about hedging by Annette Meyers a financial advisor who specializes in options and futures. The book provides an in-depth look at the options market volatility and risk management.; A Smith and Wetzon Mystery; 8vo; 346 pages . Five Star hardcover
2009ref. 25769New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805087729 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; The spellbinding story of an American lawyer who takes on a nearly impossible case--the defene of an African freedom fighter against his corrupt government's charge of murder. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; x 3-369 370 4 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
2001ref. 25686New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399146725 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; The Jury is the story of a group of strangers who are brought together to decide the fate of a man who has been found guilty of a crime he didn't commit. As they get to know each other the group starts to realize that they all have their own reasons for wanting to see the man free.The Jury is a suspenseful and emotional read that will keep you hooked until the very end. It is a perfect novel for fans of crime fiction and courtroom drama.; A Paul Madriani Novel; 8vo; 291 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2005ref. 25876New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399152725 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author John Sandford directly on the title page; When the police find a body in a remote area they assume it's a homicide. But when they start to uncover the victim's secrets they realize that this may not be the case.; 8vo; 390 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2010ref. 25467New York: Minotaur Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312540272 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Andrew Grant directly on the title page; Die Twice tells the story of a former assassin who is forced to take up arms again to save the people he loves.Grant Andrew's novel Die Twice is an exciting fast-paced story that will keep you guessing until the very end. Former assassin John Steele is forced to take up arms again to save the people he loves from a powerful and dangerous enemy. With a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in his way Steele must use all of his skills and training to save his loved ones and take down his enemies. Die Twice is a thrilling and action-packed story that will leave you breathless.; 8vo; 291 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover
1995ref. 25651New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385475489 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Phillip Margolin directly on the title page; Popular author's fourth legal thriller; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
2010ref. 25773New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805087745 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Richard North Patterson directly on the title page; In the Name of Honor is the story of a family torn apart by the secrets of their past. The Costello family is a tight-knit bunch of Italian immigrants who have been running a family pizzeria in Philadelphia for generations. But when the patriarch Gino is accused of a decades-old crime the family is plunged into chaos. Gino's sons Carlo and Michael must choose between their father and their heritage. Meanwhile Carlo's daughter Honor must grapple with her own identity as she learns the truth about her family's past. Richard North Patterson delivers a riveting tale of family secrets and betrayal that will keep readers reading until the last page.; 8vo; 401 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
2007ref. 25883New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399154213 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and "Signed Copy" sticker to front. SIGNED by author John Sandford directly on a blank tipped-in leaf; Invisible prey is a thrilling fast-paced thriller that will have readers on the edge of their seats from the very beginning. John Sandford has crafted a story that is full of suspense and excitement and is sure to keep readers guessing until the very end.; 8vo; 388 pages; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
2008ref. 25682New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006123088X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Steve Martini directly on the title page; The Shadow of Power is an intense action-packed novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. When two powerful families clash the consequences are life-altering for everyone involved.With a strong plot and characters that are unforgettable Shadow of Power is an electrifying read that will leave readers wanting more.; A Paul Madriani Novel; 8vo; 390 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover
2002ref. 26345New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312284500 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Danny Mahoney's newest novel The Protectors is an exciting adventure story about a group of teenage boys who must use their brains and brawn to save their small town from a ruthless group of criminals. The Protectors is a fast-paced story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 340 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1993ref. 26471New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525936807 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Justice is a word that is often used in a vague way. It means different things to different people. Interest of Justice is a book that tries to define justice and show how it can be applied in the real world. It uses examples from history to show how justice was applied in the past and how it can be applied in the future.; 8vo; 368 pages . Dutton hardcover
2000ref. 25314New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684871262 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated by the author Jeffery Deaver directly on the title page; Jeffery Deaver's latest thriller is set in Los Angeles and tells the story of a grieving woman and her two detectives who are investigating her husband's death. They soon discover that he wasn't the only one who was killed and the trail leads them deep into the city's underworld.; 8vo; 333 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover