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1999ref. 25200Seattle WA: Watershed Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0966991907 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and dated by author Lowen Clausen directly on the title page; In First Avenue Clausen tells the story of two families who are connected by more than blood--they are both connected to the Avenue. The Pierces are the first family to move to First Avenue and the Andersens followed soon after. The Pierces are a loving and close-knit family while the Andersens are a more difficult clan. The two families clash over everything from politics to religion to the proper way to raise their children. The tensions between the two families are at the heart of First Avenue and the novel is full of suspense as the two families try to navigate the ever-changing landscape of First Avenue.; 8vo; 352 pages; Signed by Author . Watershed Books hardcover books
2001ref. 25351New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743201957 . A smart first edition/first printing Fingerprint edition; "Anti-Limited edition" in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor edge wear and "Fingerprint edition" sticker to front. With author's SIGNATURE and finger print index finger to special tipped in leaf. This copy being one of approximately 875 unnumbered copies 35% with this print--out of a total edition of 2500 unnumbered copies; In 1942 Dunning then a young man in his early twenties enlisted in the United States Navy. Serving aboard the USS Indianapolis Dunning's ship was torpedoed by the Japanese on July 30th 1945 resulting in the deaths of almost all aboard. In this vividly written and compelling memoir Dunning tells the story of that fateful day and the months that followed as he struggled to survive in the intense and horrific conditions of the sinking ship. With razor-sharp wit and an unerring eye for detail Dunning brings readers into the heart of the chaotic and deadly days of World War II.; 8vo; 478 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover books
1990ref. 26080New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055305760X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Fine dust jacket; This book is about a mother's love for her children. She always wants the best for them and will do anything to make sure they are happy.; 8vo; 294 pages . Bantam Books hardcover books
1993ref. 26041London: Michael Joseph. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0718137086 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; No Laughing Matter is the story of Dorothy Simpson a woman who has had to learn to laugh at life's challenges. After losing her husband in a car accident Dorothy is left to raise her three young children alone. In addition to dealing with the everyday stresses of life Dorothy has to contend with the ridicule of her neighbors who think she is too sad to live. Dorothy is determined to find her own way to happiness and success and she learns that laughter is the best way to cope with life's challenges.; 8vo; 262 pages . Michael Joseph hardcover books
1992ref. 26253New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301316 . A bright first edition in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and light vertical crease to rear; At first Reginald Hill's life was unremarkable. He worked as a laborer and raised a family. But then in the year 20xx Reginald is suddenly recalled to life. He is confused and scared but he is determined to find out what happened to him and to return to his family. Reginald is helped by a woman who also has been recalled to life and they work together to find out what happened to the world and to their loved ones. Reginald and the woman are joined by others who have been recalled and they all work together to find a way to return the world to normal.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 359 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2005ref. 25557New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743234707 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; In Blood Memory Iles tells the story of a family torn apart by the Holocaust. Gerta the matriarch is forced to take her six children into hiding after the Nazis round up her family and friends. For three years the family survives in a secret bunker living off the land and stealing what they need to survive. But when Gerta's youngest daughter is discovered the family must flee for their lives. They make their way to freedom only to find that the horrors of the past have followed them. Gerta and her children must deal with the aftermath of the Holocaust including the death of their parents and the destruction of their home. Blood Memory is a powerful and heartbreaking story of family resilience and the power of love.; 8vo; 496 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover books
1990ref. 26248New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301308 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled edges and damp wrinkling to a few pages in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and soiling to rear; Bones and Silence is a book about a boy named Tom who has to go to a new school and make new friends. He is nervous about making new friends but he soon finds out that he is not the only one who is new.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 332 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover books
2001ref. 26153New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670896365 . A gorgeous first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Undercurrents is a novel about a family in a small town in Maine. The family is a close-knit group with secrets and skeletons in their closet. The town is a small close-knit community and the family is the center of it. The town is changing and the family is struggling to keep up.; 8vo; 278 pages . Viking hardcover books
2006ref. 26141New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345480589 . An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; The story of Lucas Shaw a brilliant young lawyer who is passed over for a prestigious position and winds up working for a small out-of-the-way law firm. While there Lucas makes a deal with the devil: he will help the firm gain a reputation if he can be the one to win the biggest case of the year.; 8vo; 313 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover books
2007ref. 25562New York: Scribner. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743292502 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Greg Iles directly on the title page; Third Degree is the story of a young man's journey from innocence to experience. It is a story of courage hope and redemption. It is a story of the power of addiction and the strength of love. It is a story about the choices we make and the consequences of our actions.; 8vo; 385 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover books
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