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2007ref. 25343New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0786718501 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Dunlap directly on the title page; A Single Eye is a gripping story of love betrayal and revenge. Told from the alternating perspectives of the husband and wife the novel tells the story of their disastrous marriage and the events that lead to its unraveling. In the husband's perspective we watch as his wife gradually changes becoming increasingly distant and obsessive. As the tensions in their marriage mount he becomes convinced that she is cheating on him until he discovers the true reason for her behavior. In the wife's perspective we follow her as she manipulates her husband and uses him to get what she wants. As the story progresses we see the consequences of their actions as both of their lives spiral out of control.; A Darcy Lott Mystery; 8vo; 375 pages; Signed by Author . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover books
2003ref. 26399New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385336454 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edge wear to upper front corner else Fine; In this book the author Perri O'Shaughnessy explores the law of presumption of death and how it applies to criminal law. She discusses the different types of presumption of death and how to rebut them. The book also includes a case study of a murder trial.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 390 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2002ref. 26271New York: Forge. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0765300591 . A flawless first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Louisiana Bigshot Julie Smith tells the story of Judge Roy Bean a cantankerous larger-than-life figure who ruled the swamps and bayous of Louisiana for more than thirty years. Judge Bean was a colorful and controversial figure notorious for his quick temper and penchant for violence. Smith provides a fascinating portrait of a complex man and her book is an excellent introduction to the history of Louisiana.; A Baroness Pontalba Novel; 8vo; 303 pages . Forge hardcover books
1997ref. 26089New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679435328 . An elegant first Trade edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear and light rubbing; The Angels of Darkness is the first book in the Shadow Ops series. The book follows the story of John a rookie agent who is sent on a mission to destroy a terrorist group. Along the way John must deal with his own demons and the secrets of his past.The book is full of action and suspense and is sure to keep readers hooked until the end.; 8vo; 629 pages . Random House hardcover books
2007ref. 26204New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312343078 . A flawless first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; A novel set in a small town in Massachusetts in the early 1990s Glass Houses is the story of four girls who come of age in a time of great change. Told in alternating perspectives the novel explores their relationships as they navigate the challenges of growing up - love family friendships and first experiences - during a time of political and social upheaval.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 293 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2005ref. 25290Scottsdale AZ: Poisoned Pen Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 159058144X . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author directly on the title page; The Poet's Funeral is a heartbreaking and introspective novel that tells the story of the life and death of a famous poet. The book is written in alternating perspectives focusing on the poet's friends family and lovers as they deal with his death. It is a beautiful and lyrical exploration of grief and the power of memory.; 8vo; 238 pages; Signed by Author . Poisoned Pen Press hardcover books
2006ref. 26205New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312353731 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; When the wealthy and beautiful town of Haddam is threatened by a natural disaster the town's only hope is to call in the help of the only person who can fix things--Hardscrabble Road. A quirky down-on-her-luck woman who lives on the road Hardscrabble is the only one who knows how to fix the dam. With the help of the townsfolk Hardscrabble begins her journey to fix the dam and save the town. Along the way she meets new friends and rivals including a powerful politician and a stubborn farmer and must make choices that will determine the fate of Haddam.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 309 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1996ref. 25302New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 055309999X . A handome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear and round green sticker to rear. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; It's been a year since the funeral of Diane Mott Davidson and her husband Tom is still not over her death. Diane's sister Liza is the only one who seems to be able to bring him out of his dark moods. One night Tom comes home from work and tells Liza that he's found a body. The Main Corpse is the only name he can remember. Liza is hesitant to take him on as her new client but she eventually agrees to help him investigate. As they start to piece together the victim's identity they realize that the case may be more complicated than they thought.; 8vo; 337 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1998ref. 25579New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871137089 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Jon A. Jackson directly on the title page; It's springtime in Detroit and Detective Sergeant "Fang" Mulheisen has settled in for a period of repose - he thinks. But when a young kid arrives with an E-mail cartoon message addressed to Mulheisen depicting a murder and an alluring young historian suddenly wants to know all about Grootka Mulheisen begins a scavenger hunt to uncover the notebooks Grootka left behind. ; A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery; 8vo; 234 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover books
1996ref. 25349New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385310250 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and soiling. SIGNED by author Susan Dunlap directly on the title page; Dunlap's debut novel is a riveting story of love betrayal and revenge.When Rachel is hired to photograph a high-class party for a magazine she has no idea that she'll be the one who winds up in the middle of a intrigue. The guests at the party are all rich and powerful and Rachel quickly realizes that she's in over her head. One of the guests a man named Clay starts to show an interest in her and Rachel starts to feel like she's in danger. She's not the only one feeling this way; the other photographers who were hired to work the party are all getting reports of strange behavior from the guests. Rachel starts to worry that something is going to happen to her and she decides that she needs to get out of there. But when she tries to leave she quickly realizes that she's not alone. Clay has followed her and he's not happy about it. He tells her that he's; A Jill Smith Mystery; 8vo; 280 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1992ref. 25345New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385304439 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Dunlap directly on the title page; Death and Taxes is a novel about a woman Ruth who moves to a small town in upstate New York to take care of her ailing father. Ruth is forced to confront her past and the secrets she's kept from her family. She also has to grapple with the death of her grandfather who left her a large estate. Ruth must decide how to use her inheritance to help her struggling town and to pay her taxes.; A Jill Smith Mystery; 8vo; 247 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2005ref. 26331New York: St. Martin's Griffin. Near Fine. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. 0312316771 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light edgewear and soiled page edges; Robert Ludlum's The Moscow Vector: A Covert-One Novel is an exciting and fast-paced thriller that follows the exploits of the CIA's top covert operative Jason Bourne. When Bourne is called in to help track down a powerful Russian agent he quickly realizes that the agent is far more dangerous than he could have imagined. With the clock ticking and the agent getting closer and closer to Bourne and his team Bourne must use all of his skills to outwit his enemies and protect the people he cares about.; A Covert-One Novel; 8vo; 407 pages . St. Martin's Griffin paperback books
1994ref. 26016London: Heinemann. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st Hardcover Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0434000183 . A smart first Hardcover edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; Prime Suspect 3 by Lynda La Plante is the third book in the Prime Suspect series. It follows the investigation of a murder that took place in London.; 8vo; 313 pages . Heinemann hardcover books
1995ref. 26420New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525937692 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust jacket; In Suspicion of Guilt Barbara Parker takes on the difficult and often-misunderstood topic of depression. She discusses the symptoms and how to identify and treat the condition. The book is full of practical advice and guidance as well as poignant stories from people who have experienced depression.; 8vo; 388 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1997ref. 25300New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553100009 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Diane Mott Davidson directly on the title page; The Grilling Season is a novel about a family of four that falls into a deep depression after their father's death. The novel follows the family as they grapple with their grief and try to find their way back to happiness.; 8vo; 322 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1996ref. 29517New York: The Atlantic Monthly Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 087113652X . First edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sherman Alexie directly on the title page; Alexie's third book a dark and mesmerizing novel about the murderer stalking and scalping white men in Seattle. While the Indian Killer terrorizes the city its Native American population is thrown into turmoil; 8vo; xii 420 pages; Signed by Author . The Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover books
1967ref. 45134New York: William Morrow & Company Inc. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. A sharp first edition/first printing in Very Good condition prior owner's stamp to front free end paper minor damp staining to rear end paper in nearly Fine lightly tanned dust-jacket; From 1967 his second novel a story of Clinton Shartelle the best political campaign manager in the US who is persuaded by the narrator Peter Upshaw to run the campaign for Chief Sunday Akomolo running for the premiership of an African colony soon to achieve independence. The results are grotesque humorous and violent. Upshaw meets and fall in love with Peace Corps worker Anne Kidd and Shartell is smitten by the ravishing "Widow Claude" Duquesne a delicious Creole. As usual Thomas who won the Edgar Award for his first book "The Cold War Swap" writes an exciting and suspenseful story full of wild but wise humor. ; 8vo; 8 9-318 2 pages . William Morrow & Company, Inc. hardcover books
1971ref. 45126New York: William Morrow & Company Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1971. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly foxed edges in alike lightly sunned dust-jacket; Philip St. Ives makes his second appearance in print after being introduced in Oliver Bleeck's The Brass Go-Between. In this novel St. Ives is sent on a mission to rescue the US Ambassador to Yugoslavia who has been kidnapped and is now being held for ransom ; 8vo; 6 7-254 2 pages . William Morrow & Company, Inc. hardcover books
1981ref. 45140New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671421867 . A remaindered first edition/first printing in about Near Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in Very Good dust-jacket with minor edgewear; In the Mordida Man Ross Thomas tells the story of a man who has everything- he's wealthy successful and loved. But when he's diagnosed with a terminal illness he realizes that life is too short to live the way he's always lived. He decides to live simply and enjoy the moment.This book is a beautiful reminder that life is too short to take things for granted. Ross Thomas has a way of making the reader feel like they're right there with the characters experiencing everything with them. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartwarming life-affirming read.; Remainder; 8vo; 284 pages; FSA . Simon and Schuster hardcover books
1974ref. 45137New York: William Morrow & Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0688002102 . An attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike price-clipped dust-jacket. SIGNED "Oliver Bleeck / aka / Ross Thomas" by the author directly on the title page. Rather scarce to see signed; Philip St. Ives is back on another adventure. This time St. Ives finds himself in a London jail even before he has accepted an offer to recover the Sword of St. Louis. After accepting the offer St. Ives becomes involved in a deadly game of deception and murder. ; 8vo; viii 217 3 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow & Company, Inc. hardcover books
1989ref. 45133New York London Tokyo Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0892962135 . A handsome first edition/first printing in about Fine condition with lightly foxed page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Ross Thomas directly on the title page; The Fourth Durango is the story of four friends who set out on a cross-country journey to find themselves. They are young men trying to find their way in the world and to figure out who they are. The journey is rough and it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance but in the end they all come out better for it.; 8vo; vi 312 2 pages; Signed by Author . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1974ref. 45138New York: William Morrow & Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0688002102 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Scarce in this condition; Philip St. Ives is back on another adventure. This time St. Ives finds himself in a London jail even before he has accepted an offer to recover the Sword of St. Louis. After accepting the offer St. Ives becomes involved in a deadly game of deception and murder. ; 8vo; viii 217 3 pages . William Morrow & Company, Inc. hardcover books
1998ref. 45323New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428102 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Samuel Griggs is a disgruntled and bored attorney who is looking for something to do before he retires. His wife Margaret has been trying to get him to retire for years but Samuel is not ready to give up his law career just yet. One night Samuel is having a drink at the local bar and he meets a woman named Laura. Laura tells Samuel that she is a witch and that she can help him get in touch with his inner magic. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to give Laura a try. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to go to the midnight before Christmas and spend some time with the elf who will give him some guidance. Samuel decides to go to Laura's house the night before Christmas and spend the night there. Laura tells Samuel that he needs to put on a Santa suit and go to the Santa Claus parade. Samuel is skeptical but he decides to go along with Laura's plan. When Samuel arrives at the Santa Claus parade; 8vo; x 2 3-224 6 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2000ref. 45337New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193646 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this novel Neil McMahon tells the story of two brothers each struggling with their own demons. The older brother John is a Vietnam vet who struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The younger brother Tim is a college student who is struggling with his own demons-namely an addiction to drugs and alcohol. John and Tim's lives intersect when John moves in with Tim to help him get his life back on track.; 8vo; 205 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
1998ref. 45267New York: A Tom Doherty Associates Book. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312866003 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication on the title page by author Bill Eidson; The author's story of his life-threatening experience as a young man and the lessons he learned about life death and the meaning of existence.; 8vo; 317 pages; Signed by Author . A Tom Doherty Associates Book hardcover books