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1995rif. 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
1997rif. 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
1996rif. 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
1967rif. 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
1971rif. 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
1981rif. 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
1974rif. 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
1989rif. 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
1974rif. 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
1998rif. 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
2000rif. 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
1998rif. 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
1982rif. 30816New York: Arbor House. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877953414 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly foxed edges in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; The Medusa Complex tells the story of a young woman named Maya who is trying to come to terms with her sexuality and her identity. She is confused and doesn't know who she is and she is trying to find her place in the world. She starts to explore her sexuality and meets a guy named Noah who is also exploring his sexuality. Maya and Noah start to become close friends but Maya is still unsure of who she is and what she wants in life. She is afraid that she will become like the Medusa character from Greek mythology who is a monster with snakes for hair. Maya is struggling to find her identity but she is also fighting against the fear of becoming a monster.; 8vo; 312 pages . Arbor House hardcover books
1993rif. 30353New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399137718 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly sunned board edges in Very Good dust-jacket with light edgewear; Robin Cook's Terminal is a gripping novel about a group of people stuck on a remote space station. Their only hope of escape is a malfunctioning shuttle that may or may not arrive in time.; 8vo; 445 pages; FSA . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover books
1996rif. 30343New York: A Dutton Book. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939865 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine foxed top edge and soiled front board in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; When his father dies 19-year-old Jay Gatsby is left a fortune and an unfinished novel. Driven by a need to find meaning in his life Jay moves to the West Coast and becomes involved with the mysterious Daisy Buchanan. But when Jay's past comes back to haunt him he must choose between the life he's built and the truth he's seeking.; 8vo; 378 pages; FSA . A Dutton Book hardcover books
1996rif. 30869New York: Harper Collins Publishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006017773X . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with writing to upper right corner of front free end paper recto and minor soiling to page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Tony Hillerman's The Fallen Man is a mystery novel set in the Navajo Nation in the 1930s. The story follows Navajo detective Joe Leaphorn as he investigates the murder of a prominent Navajo trader. Leaphorn is assisted by his friend and former army officer Jim Chee and the Navajo woman Tom-Tom. The investigation leads them to uncover a conspiracy involving tribal politics crooked cops and the wealthy white community. The Fallen Man is a thrilling mystery that highlights the strength and resilience of the Navajo people.; 8vo; 294 pages; FSA . Harper Collins Publishers hardcover books
1985rif. 30531New York: Poseidon Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671532928 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with remainder mark to bottom edge and lightly bumped lower corners in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; Shell Game is a novel written by Douglas Terman. The novel tells the story of three generations of a family who are involved in a shell game.; Remainder; 8vo; 447 pages; FSA . Poseidon Press hardcover books
1992rif. 34376New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1562829807 . An beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a trace of foxing to top edge in Fine dust-jacket; Written by two time Edgar Award winning author James Lee Burke New Orleans Detective Dave Robicheaux shines in this the fifth installment of the series. Robicheaux is called in to investigate a bullet shot through a window in the antebellum home of the home of Weldon Sonnier a childhood friend who is now a successful oilman; 8vo; x 3 4-305 5 pages . Hyperion hardcover books
1998rif. 34381London: Constable. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0094789002 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED with "Best Wishes" no personalization directly on the title page; In Seeds of Destruction Goodwin tells the story of the American Civil War from the perspective of the Union and Confederate armies. He paints a vivid and exciting picture of the battles the leaders and the people who fought and died in the conflict.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Constable hardcover books
1997rif. 34419New York: Hyperion. As New in As New dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0786862580 . A most desirable first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; Cimarron Rose is a heart-wrenching story of a young girl's journey from innocence to experience. It is a story of love loss and redemption.; 8vo . Hyperion hardcover books
1993rif. 34383New York: Henry Holt and Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805019359 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; "J" is for Jaffe: Wendell Jaffe dead these past five years. Or so it seemed until his former insurance agent spotted him in the bar of a dusty little resort halfway between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz. Kinsey Millhone's tenth excursion into the dark places of the heart where duplicity is the governing rule and murder the too-frequent result; 8vo; xii 288 4 pages; Signed by Author . Henry Holt and Company hardcover books
1998rif. 34380London: Headline. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0747222355 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Emer Gillespie directly on the title page; Author's first novel; 8vo; vi 375 3 pages; Signed by Author . Headline hardcover books
1987rif. 19846New York: Arbor House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0877959056 . A very beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minute bump to top corners of board in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by the author Elmore Leonard directly on the title page; Leonard's Detroit characters talk their way into a religious scam that ultimately backfires. The power to heal by literally touching others unites an ex-monk and a young girl with an ulterior motive. Basis for the 1997 motion picture written and directed by Paul Schrader starring Christopher Walken Bridget Fonda Skeet Ulrich Tom Arnold Gina Gershon Lolita Davidovich Janeane Garofalo and Paul Mazurs; 8vo; x 245 1 pages; Signed by Author . Arbor House hardcover books
1979rif. 34528New York: J. B. Lippincott Company. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0397013620 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike price-clipped dust-jacket; A serial killer who skins women alive is on the loose in Victorian London and the detective on the case is John D. MacDonald's most famous character gumshoe Harry Callahan. As the body count rises Harry's instincts and dogged determination lead him to the killer's doorstep.; 8vo; 221 pages; FSA . J. B. Lippincott Company hardcover books
1969rif. 34515Greenwich CT: Fawcett Publications Inc. Very Good. 1969. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. A bright trade paperback in Very Good condition with minor edgewear address label and writing to inside of front wrap; Dress Her in Indigo is the story of a man who falls in love with a woman who is not who she seems. He is drawn in by her captivating blue eyes and her mysterious air. He falls for her story of being an artist but when he finds out the truth he is devastated.; 8vo; 253 pages; FSA . Fawcett Publications, Inc. paperback books
