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2002ref. 26193New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385503822 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Summons is a legal thriller novel by American author John Grisham. The book was published on September 25 2009. The title is taken from a legal term meaning an order to appear in court.; 8vo; 341 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
2000ref. 45817New York: Dutton. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525944796 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; J. F. Freedman's Above the Law is a thrilling fast-paced legal thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Set in the world of high-stakes litigation the novel tells the story of Daniel Beckwith an ambitious young lawyer who is about to make his debut on the legal stage. Beckwith is skilled at landing big cases but he's never faced a challenge as daunting as the one he's about to face: defending a notorious terrorist suspect. As the trial gets underway Beckwith must use all his skills to fight for his client's innocence while staying one step ahead of the government's relentless prosecution. Freedman's riveting courtroom drama is full of jaw-dropping twists and turns and Above the Law is sure to captivate readers of all ages.; 8vo; 452 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1996ref. 26371New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385476531 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In These Bones Were Made for Dancin' Annette Meyers tells the story of her life as a dancer and choreographer. She shares her experiences working with some of the greatest dancers in the world as well as her thoughts on the art of dance. This book is full of humor and insight and is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of dance.; A Smith and Wetzon Mystery; 8vo . Doubleday hardcover books
2008ref. 25616New York: Atlantic Monthly Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0871139839 . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Mike Lawson directly on the title page; House Rules is a humorous and lighthearted look at the trials and tribulations of life in a family house. The book is populated by a cast of quirky and memorable characters all of whom are coping with the challenges of growing up living together and trying to maintain some semblance of order. From the neurotic mother who can't stop rearranging the furniture to the defiant teen who refuses to clean his room House Rules is a delightful and entertaining look at the trials and tribulations of everyday life.; A Joe Demarco Novel; 8vo; 373 pages; Signed by Author . Atlantic Monthly Press hardcover books
2000ref. 26207New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312209096 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped lower corners in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When Maisie Green's father is kidnapped she and her mother who is a nurse travel to a small town in Maine to find him. There Maisie meets her new stepfather Nathan and his daughter Scout. Nathan tells them about the skeleton key and how it can open any lock. Maisie and Scout decide to find the key and soon they are on a wild adventure. They meet strange people go on dangerous quests and even face danger from the ghosts of the town. But in the end they find the skeleton key and save their father.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
2007ref. 25118London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 071814922X . A smart first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in Fine dust-wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Nick Stone directly on the title page; Stone's epic new novel tells the story of Roland a swordsman in the service of the crown who is tasked with protecting the kingdom from a variety of threats. Roland is a skilled fighter but he's also been trained in the art of diplomacy and he's willing to use whatever means necessary to protect his kingdom. Along the way Roland meets a variety of interesting characters and he must choose between loyalty to his kingdom and his own personal beliefs. King of Swords is a gripping adventure story that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.; A Max Mingus Novel; 8vo; 559 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
1996ref. 26407New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145736 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Body in the Bog tells the story of a group of teenagers who go exploring in a bog in search of a lost boy. While there they discover a body and are quickly thrust into the mystery of what happened to him. The novel is suspenseful and well-written and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
2000ref. 26095New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039914563X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike condition with light edgewear and minor rubbing to lettering on front; Jack Ryan former CIA agent and now U. S. President faces a world crisis unlike any he has ever known. Clancy's hallmark skills of blending realism and authenticity with suspens and story tell at its best; 8vo; 1028 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1995ref. 26396New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385314108 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The novel tells the story of a woman Nell who is on trial for the murder of her husband. The defense attempts to prove Nell's innocence by showing that her husband had been physically and emotionally abusive to her. Nell's son who was only 10 years old at the time of his father's death testifies that his father had been abusive to both his mother and him. In the end the jury finds Nell not guilty and she is released from prison.; A Nina Reilly Novel; 8vo; 420 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
1995ref. 45822New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312318 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author James W. Hall directly on the title page; The book is about a group of friends who go to Africa to do safaris. They have a lot of fun and learn a lot about the animals and the environment.; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2002ref. 26415New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978423 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Katherine Page's The Body in the Moonlight tells the story of Catherine and her husband Jack as they travel to Jamaica to care for Catherine's ailing mother. While in Jamaica Catherine begins to see and feel the dead bodies of people who have recently died in the town. The sightings begin to disturb her and she is unsure whether she is seeing the dead bodies or if she is dreaming them. As the story progresses it becomes clear that Catherine is not the only one experiencing these phenomena.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 243 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
2002ref. 26094New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399148701 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tom Clancy returns to his hero Jack Ryan and his first days in the CIA when the destiny of the free world was at stake as Ryan discovered a heinous plot to assassinate the Pope based on Mehmet Ali Agca's real-life failed attempt on the life of Pope John II in 1981; 8vo; 618 pages . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1999ref. 26357London: Victor Gollancz. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0575067942 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust-wrapper; Pascual a legend in counter-terrrorism circles is lying low in Barcelona. That is until a stranger who claims to know him turns him and asks him to come to Paris to put the finger on a Syrian who use to give Pascual orders; 8vo; vi 310 4 pages . Victor Gollancz hardcover books
2002ref. 26408New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978431 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In The Body in the Bonfire Page investigates the history and meaning of the body in relation to fire. She discusses the ways in which the body has been used as a means of torture and execution and the ways that the body has been used as a medium for art and religion. She argues that the body is a source of both pleasure and pain and that its importance cannot be underestimated.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
2000ref. 45820New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060196300 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; The U.S.S. Seawolf is a fast stealthy submarine that is used by the United States Navy. The Seawolf is a very important submarine because it can go very fast and stay very quiet.; 8vo; 436 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2001ref. 26199New York: Doubleday. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385501501 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Street is the harrowing story of a brother and sister team of street hustlers in the Dickensian section of Baltimore. Told in alternating first and third person the story follows the siblings as they navigate the brutal cityscape fighting for survival while trying to stay one step ahead of the police and ruthless rival gangs.; 8vo; 399 pages . Doubleday hardcover books
2001ref. 26506New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312206046 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled half title page and page edges in About Fine condition with minor edgewear; Stone provides an insightful and captivating exploration of the power of lies in human relationships.; 8vo; 295 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1997ref. 26202New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553099469 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; When Jane Haddam's mother is found dead Jane is forced to confront the fact that she may have killed her. Jane must come to terms with what really happened the night her mother died and try to find out who really killed her.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 281 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
2000ref. 26397New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332777 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In Move to Strike OShaughnessy tells the story of a group of workers who decide to walk off their jobs in protest of poor working conditions. The novel is set in a small town in upstate New York and follows the workers as they navigate the challenges of organizing a strike and trying to keep the momentum going while under constant surveillance. OShaughnessy paints a vivid portrait of life on strike from the highs of solidarity to the lows of despair. The novel is an excellent account of the power of collective action and the importance of staying united in the face of adversity.; 8vo; 391 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2011ref. 25722New York: Minotaur Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031255835X . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED and lined by author Ken Mercer directly on the title page; LAPD narcotics officer Will Magowan is fired from the force after becoming addicted to heroin following a personal tragedy. Now Magowan has been offered a position as the police chief of Haydenville a tiny town in Northern California which is being corrupted by a criminal influence that threatens to destroy it; 8vo; vi 6-346 pages; Signed by Author . Minotaur Books hardcover books
2006ref. 26504New York: Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031235410X . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In Parting Shot Jonathan Stone tells the story of his friends and mentors the men and women who have shaped his life and who continue to do so. Stone focuses on the relationships between these individuals and on the ways in which their individual stories intersect. He tells the stories of his friends and mentors as they would have wanted to be told: in their own words with their own wit and humor. Stone captures the essence of these individuals their strengths and their weaknesses and shows us the ways in which their lives have intersected and continue to intersect. Ultimately Parting Shot is a tribute to the bond between friends and the power of storytelling.; 8vo; 282 pages . Thomas Dunne Books / St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1992ref. 26200New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553090240 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this powerfully written novel Jane Haddam tells the story of a family during the pivotal years of the American Revolution. The Graysons are a close-knit family of farmers in rural Bethlehem Connecticut. When the American Revolution begins the youngest Grayson John is just a boy but he quickly becomes involved in the fight for independence. As the war progresses the family is forced to make difficult choices. John must choose between his family and his country and his father must choose between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for his family. The Graysons are united by their love for one another and by their faith in God. Despite the hardships they face the Graysons remain steadfast in their beliefs and their love for one another. This is a story of courage sacrifice and hope.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 289 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
2010ref. 25031London: John Murray. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1848540833 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with cocked spine in alike dust-wrapper. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Rory Clements directly on the title page; In 1591 the quiet life of John Shakespeare is shattered by a summons from Robert Cecil the cold but deadly young statesman who dominates the last years of Queen Elizabethd's reign insisting Shakespeare re-enter government service. His mission: to find vital papers now in the possession of the Earl of Essex; 8vo; x 436 2 pages; Signed by Author . John Murray hardcover books
1993ref. 26196New York: Warner Books. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446517135 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled board and page edges in Near Fine condition with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; When the teenage daughter of a prominent judge is found dead the detective investigating the crime is forced to confront the family's secrets.; 8vo; 387 pages . Warner Books hardcover books
1999ref. 26312New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 068484382X . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; In Ultimate Justice Latt and Mimi explore the concept of justice and how it can be found in everyday life. They discuss topics such as the ethics of punishment and what is considered fair and offer readers ways to think about justice in their own lives.; 8vo; 380 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover books