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2001rif. 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
1997rif. 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
2000rif. 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
2011rif. 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
2006rif. 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
1992rif. 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
2010rif. 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
1993rif. 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
1999rif. 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
2001rif. 45815New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446528234 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; This nonfiction book is about the author's experience as an aerial photographer. He takes the reader on a journey from his childhood in Brooklyn to his first airplane ride and his apprenticeship as an aerial photographer. The book is full of beautiful photographs of landscapes cityscapes and people.; 8vo; 421 pages . Warner Books hardcover
1980rif. 26383New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 044651201X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; M.The Real War is a book about Richard Nixon's time as President of the United States. It covers his years in office from 1969-1974 and his battles with the press the Congress and the American people.; 8vo; 341 pages . Warner Books hardcover
1999rif. 26458New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193158 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The novel is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of the crew of the Unseen an armed merchant ship. The ship is captained by John Wesley and its first mate is Tom. The other members of the crew are Harry a young sailor; James the ship's carpenter; and Mary the cook. The ship is engaged in the trade of slave trading and the crew is constantly threatened by pirates.; 8vo; 440 pages . HarperCollinsPublishers hardcover
1996rif. 26226New York: Dutton. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939199 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Gary Hardwick's Cold Medina is a story of love loss and redemption. Settled in the barren heart of the Great Basin Desert the town of Cold Medina is a place where the law of the land is the gun. In this harsh environment Marshal John Wesley Hardwick and his wife Belle have built a life together and raised a daughter Liza. But when Belle is brutally raped and killed John is consumed with rage and grief. Determined to avenge Belle's death John transforms Cold Medina into a lawless town ruled by guns and fury. As he builds his own version of justice John comes to understand the power of love and forgiveness in the face of tragedy.; 8vo; 344 pages . Dutton hardcover
1997rif. 26228New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939202 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; Gary Hardwick's new novel is about a small town that is suddenly besieged by zombies. With the help of a group of survivors the town must figure out how to fight off the zombies and protect themselves from the dangers that lurk outside.; 8vo; 357 pages . Dutton hardcover
2005rif. 25619New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385515316 . A handsome first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication by author Michael Lawson directly on the title page; This book tells the story of two brothers both of whom have been boxing since childhood. The older brother Jimmy is a world champion and the younger Tim is trying to follow in his footsteps. When Jimmy is arrested for a crime he didn't commit Tim is forced to take on the world champion in a fight to clear his brother's name.; A Joe Demarco Novel; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover
2003rif. 25923New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312291132 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Jonathan Stone directly on the title page; Detective Julian Palmer is taking a break from homicide -- or so she thinks. Signing on to assist in a simple insurance investigation she soon finds herself enmeshed in something far more elaborate. from the dust-jacket ; A Detective Julian Palmer Novel; 8vo; viii 3-326 2 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2011rif. 25119London: Sphere. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2011. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1847443249 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-wrapper with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Nick Stone directly on the title page; When one of her patients a man with a mysterious and troubling past is found brutally murdered forensic psychiatrist Dr. Kay Scarpetta is called in to consult. The victim a tattoo artist had been seeing Scarpetta for PTSD treatment. With the help of her friend and colleague Dr. Pete Marino Scarpetta begins to piece together the man's story. The tattoo artist had been living in fear of someone and as Scarpetta investigates further she realizes that the someone he was afraid of was himself.; A Max Mingus Novel; 8vo; 469 pages; Signed by Author . Sphere hardcover
1991rif. 25431New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553074075 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly to title page; After the death of her beloved father Lucy moves to a new town to start fresh. Lucy is a bright beautiful girl who is determined to find her place in the world. She meets and befriends a group of girls her age but they all seem to be trapped in their own little worlds. Lucy starts to feel like she's missing out on something. Then one night while out at the mall Lucy is brutally attacked. She doesn't know who to turn to for help but she knows she has to find them.; 8vo; 371 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover
1993rif. 26365New York: Doubleday. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385425929 . A smart first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; Annette Meyers's Murder: The Musical is an exciting suspenseful and humorous murder mystery that follows the lives of a group of theater interns who are thrust into the criminal justice system when one of their own is accused of murder. The interns must use their wit and humor to clear their friend's name while also navigating the treacherous waters of the criminal justice system.; A Smith and Wetzon Mystery; 8vo; 353 pages . Doubleday hardcover
1989rif. 26368New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553053248 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in About Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this riveting fast-paced thriller LAPD detective Lindsay Boxer is investigating a gruesome murder of a young woman that may have been the work of a serial killer. As the investigation deepens Lindsay uncovers a twisted web of secrets and lies that could put her own safety-and the lives of her colleagues-in danger.Lindsay is up against a cunning killer who is methodical in his work and she must use all the skills she's learned to stay one step ahead. As she digs into the victim's life Lindsay uncovers a web of secrets and lies that could put her own safety and the lives of her colleagues in danger. With the clock ticking Lindsay races to find the killer before he strikes again.; 8vo; 258 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
1999rif. 26537New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684852624 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The book Shadow: Five Presidents and the Legacy of Watergate by Woodward tells the story of the Watergate scandal from the perspective of the five presidents who were in office during the time it took place. The book provides a detailed look at the events that led to Watergate and the subsequent cover-up as well as the lasting effects it has had on American politics.; 8vo; 592 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
1993rif. 25625New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556113447 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Lescroart directly on the title page; Assistant D.A. Dismas Hardy opens the belly of a dying shark and discovers the severed hand of a man wearing a jade ring. When the rest of the body of a Silicon Valley billionaire washes up on a beach it becomes clear that he was shot to death by someone he knew. Hardy soon finds himself the prosecutor in San Francisco's biggest murder trial. from the dust-jacket; A Dismas Hardy Novel; 8vo; xiv 2-478 4 pages; Signed by Author . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
1977rif. 26309New York: The Dial Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0803738579 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good price-clipped dust-jacket with light edgewear and small closed tears to lower front; The book is about the history of the United States from the time of the founding fathers to Watergate. The book is told through the eyes of different people including Nixon Kissinger and Lincoln.; 8vo; 438 pages . The Dial Press hardcover
1993rif. 26310New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067178708X . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; In this book Latt and Lavenda explore the power of attorney concept in depth. They provide readers with an in-depth look at what a power of attorney is as well as its different types and purposes. The authors also discuss the different steps that should be taken when creating a power of attorney as well as the responsibilities of each party involved. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to understand the power of attorney concept in more detail.; 8vo; 506 pages . Simon & Schuster hardcover
1997rif. 25434New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553102346 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly on the title page; When attorney George and his wife Elizabeth move from the big city to the small town of Willow Creek they think they've hit the jackpot. George gets a job as the town's lawyer and Elizabeth finds a new job as the town's librarian. But something's not right in Willow Creek. The townspeople are suspicious and secretive and George can't shake the feeling that he's being watched. Then one night Elizabeth is home alone and she's attacked. It's clear that her attacker knew her home well and he left behind a chilling message: "I know where you live." Terrified Elizabeth calls George and tells him to come home right away. George knows that something isn't right but he doesn't know what it is. As he gets closer to home he realizes that the townspeople are just as suspicious of him as they are of Elizabeth. And then he finds out the truth: the townspeople are hiding; 8vo; 616 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover