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2006ref. 26132New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345480600 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; The Power Broker is a novel by Frey that tells the story of J. P. Morgan one of the most influential businessmen of the early 20th century. Morgan is a complex and fascinating character and the novel is a fascinating exploration of his life and his influence on American business.; 8vo; 300 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1998ref. 25572New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060176083 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust jacket with a hint of edgewear and creased front flap. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; Red White and Blue tells the story of two ordinary Americans who find it within themselves to become extraordinary heroes. Author's eighth novel ; 8vo; viii 1-407 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2001ref. 25927New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684862859 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author James Thayer directly on the title page; Force 12 is the story of a group of teenagers who must band together to save their town from an evil force that threatens to destroy them all. With the help of a mysterious newcomer the teens must use their strength wit and determination to outwit the evil forces and save their town.; 8vo; 347 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
2003ref. 26292New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312314019 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with a hint of page edge soiling in alike dust jacket; Simon Kernick's The Business of Dying is a profoundly moving and intimate exploration of life and death relationships and bereavement. It is the story of a father and son Sam and Tom who are forced to confront the inevitability of their own mortality when their father is diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Business of Dying is an unforgettable and deeply moving exploration of the bonds of family love and friendship and the fragility of life.; 8vo; 335 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1994ref. 26252New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312709 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and round blue sticker to rear; Pictures of Perfection is a unique book that showcases the beauty of nature. It contains stunning photos of flora and fauna that are perfect in every way. The author has captured the natural beauty of the world in a way that is both stunning and inspiring.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2005ref. 25417London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316727644 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with minor soiling to front flyleaf and title page in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; The book Safer Than Houses is about an 11-year-old girl Lottie and her family who move into a new house. Initially everything seems normal but then Lottie and her family start to experience strange things happening in the house. They start to see things that aren't there hear things that aren't there and feel things that aren't there. They soon realize that the house is actually a lot safer than they thought it was and they start to enjoy living in it.; 8vo; 273 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover books
2001ref. 26152London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316857467 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear; This novel is about a girl named Jane who moves to the country with her mother and stepfather. Jane is not used to the country and is homesick. She meets a boy named Will who is also homesick. They become friends and Jane teaches Will how to hunt and fish. Jane and Will also explore the nature around them.; 8vo; 280 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
2001ref. 26145New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428293 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The Trust Fund is a novel by Frey that tells the story of two brothers one who is successful and one who is not. The novel is set in the present day and tells the story of the brothers as they deal with the aftermath of their father's death and the struggle to maintain their father's fortune.; 8vo; 341 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
1999ref. 25513New York: Avon. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975300 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with bumped upper rear corner in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's White Elephant Dead is the perfect blend of suspenseful mystery and dark humor. When the bodies of two wealthy socialites turn up at the bottom of a cliff Detective John Corey is called in to investigate. The women had been attending a party when they disappeared and Corey quickly learns that their deaths are not a simple accident. As he investigates he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads all the way to the top of the social ladder. Hart's trademark intelligence and humor are on full display in this fast-paced page-turning mystery.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 277 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover books
2009ref. 25794New York Boston MA and London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316156493 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author George Pelecanos directly on the title page; By the award-winning writer / producer of The Wire; 8vo; 323 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown and Company hardcover books
1999ref. 25931New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684842106 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condtion with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author James Thayer directly on the title page; In Terminal Event Thayer gives readers a gripping and compelling story of love loss and redemption. When the unthinkable happens two families are forced to come to terms with the tragedy that has befallen them. Told from alternating points of view Terminal Event is a story of hope heartbreak and resilience.; 8vo; 347 pages; Signed by Author . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1991ref. 25570New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060165731 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; When twelve-year-old Addie moves to the small town of Hartwell she has no idea what she's in for. She's not used to being the new girl and the only person she can really talk to is her cat Merlin. That is until she meets Harry the most popular boy in school. Harry is mysterious and seems to know everything. Addie soon discovers that Harry is a wizard and he's been hiding his magic from the townspeople so they won't prejudge him. Together Harry and Addie explore the magical world of Hartwell learning about the creatures that live there and the sacrifices they make to protect their world.Addie is a bright and inquisitive girl who is eager to learn about the world around her. She quickly befriends Harry and together they explore the magical world of Hartwell. Addie is a great role model for young readers as she is understanding and supportive of Harry's magic; 8vo; 412 pages; Signed by Author . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover books
2008ref. 26303Ipswich MA: Oceanview Publishing. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1933515171 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with a hint of soiling to front; In Stealing Trinity Larsen and Ward weave an intricate and compelling tale of love sacrifice and betrayal. Set in the fictional town of Blackthorn the story follows the intersecting lives of three women: Celia a misguided young woman who believes she is entitled to Trinity's love; Grace a troubled young woman caught in the middle of Celia and Trinity's battle; and Rosie a woman whose life has been destroyed by tragedy. As they all navigate the dangerous waters of love and friendship they discover that the only thing that truly matters in life is the connection we make with one another.; 8vo; 316 pages . Oceanview Publishing hardcover books
2011ref. 25062London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0230529372 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author David Hewson directly on the title page; When sixteen-year-old rebellious Willow falls for the enigmatic and alluring Gabriel she never expects to be drawn into an underworld of dark secrets and dangerous desires. As her love for Gabriel intensifies Willow finds herself entangled in a world of magic forbidden love and deadly revenge.; A Nic Costa Crime Novel; 8vo; 390 pages; Signed by Author . MacMillan hardcover books
2008ref. 26299New York: Touchstone. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416588329 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Deadly Intent Detective Anna Travis must juggle old and new love affairs while tracking down one of the world's deadliest drug dealers; An Anna Travis Mystery; 8vo; 485 pages . Touchstone hardcover books
2004ref. 25498London: Time Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316724920 . An attractive first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Cynthia Harrod-Eagles directly on the title page; Dear Departed is a heartbreaking and powerful novel that tells the story of a mother and daughter over the course of a year. The mother Gert is a widow who is struggling to cope with the death of her husband. Her daughter Evie is a high schooler who is trying to figure out her future. Gert and Evie spend their days together but Gert is never able to bring herself to talk about her husband or her life before he died. As the year progresses Gert begins to heal but Evie is still struggling to find her place in the world. Dear Departed is a beautifully written story that will leave you emotionally drained.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 346 pages; Signed by Author . Time Warner Books hardcover books
2004ref. 25077London: Bantam Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593051351 . A smart first British edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust wrapper with minor edgewear and price sticker to front. SIGNED by author Simon Kernick directly on the title page; is the story of a young man who grows up in a tough neighborhood on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers.The Crime Trade is the story of a young man's journey from the Lower East Side of Manhattan to the heights of detective work. Kernick vividly captures the grit and determination of a young man determined to make something of himself in a tough neighborhood. He is plagued by a lack of opportunity and a criminal lifestyle but has a knack for finding and fixing problems. When he is older he takes a chance and leaves the neighborhood to try and make something of himself. He eventually becomes a successful detective and earns the respect of his peers. Kernick's story is an inspiring testament to the power; 8vo; 382 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover books
1993ref. 25565New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0060167688 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Very Good dust jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Isaacs directly on the title page; The day after her lavish wedding anniversary bash Rosie Meyers gets a big surprise: her nouveau riche husband Richie is leaving her for a sultry sophisticated size-six MBA. So when he's found murdered in their exquisitely appointed kitchen no one is surprised to find Rosie's prints all over the weapon. The suburban English teacher is the prime suspect -- the police's only suspect. And she knows she'll spend the rest of her life in the prison library unless she can unmask the real killer. Going into Manhattan on the lam Rosie learns more about Richie than she ever wanted to know. And more about herself than she ever dreamed possible; 8vo; 343 pages; Signed by Author . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover books
2007ref. 26137New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345480643 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; The Fourth Order: A Novel by Frey tells the story of a world in which the four elemental powers have been replaced by a single all-powerful force. To prevent the world from ending the members of the Ordera group of magicians who have sworn to protect the worldmust find a way to return the elemental powers to their rightful places.; 8vo; 320 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2010ref. 26014London: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1847375472 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper; A young woman Anne is blinded in a freak accident and must learn to live a new life. She is supported by her loving husband a supportive sister and a close-knit group of friends. In the face of Anne's blindness they help her to find her new purpose in life. Anne uses her wit intelligence and courage to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life despite her handicap.; An Anna Travis Mystery; 8vo; 501 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover books
2000ref. 25511New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380977729 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; In this dark and suspenseful novel a New York City girl named Plum is found dead in her apartment surrounded by sugar plums. The novel follows the detectives investigating her death and their doubts about who could have killed her.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 340 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover books
1998ref. 25503New York: Avon Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380974142 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust jacket with minor soiling and edgewear. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Hart's Death in Paradise is a mesmerizing heart-wrenching novel about love and loss in the Caribbean. It follows the story of Constance a beautiful and wealthy woman who is travelling to Paradise to escape her troubled past. Along the way she meets Daniel a charismatic and reckless tourist and begins to fall in love with him. But Daniel is also married and Constance soon discovers that she is pregnant. As she struggles to come to terms with her new reality Constance must decide whether to keep the baby and face the consequences or end the pregnancy and return to her life in the U.S. Death in Paradise is a heartbreaking beautifully written novel that will leave you feeling deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.; A Henrie O Mystery; 8vo; 275 pages; Signed by Author . Avon Books hardcover books
1992ref. 26514New York Tokyo and Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964510 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with laminate separation to front and minor edgewear; Voodoo Ltd. is an action-packed fast-paced novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. When the president of a tech company is kidnapped his executive assistant Jack must use all of his skills to unravel the mystery and save his boss. Along the way Jack uncovers a conspiracy that could put all of Silicon Valley at risk.; 8vo; 282 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover books
1993ref. 26241New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684195194 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust jacket; In Death Watch Cynthia Harrod-Eagles tells the story of a small town in upstate New York that is terrorized by a serial killer. The townspeople are gripped by fear as they wonder who the killer is and how they can stop him.Death Watch is a dark and suspenseful novel that will keep readers riveted until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 280 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
2008ref. 25506New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060724056 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Annie Darling discovers the secret of the Franklin house but Death Walked In . . . from the dust jacket ; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages; Signed by Author . William Morrow hardcover books