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2020br. Benvenuti a Niceville, una piccola cittadine del Sud degli Stati Uniti, circondata dal verde delle colline, popolata da alberi e antiche ville coloniali... E abitata dal male. Nelle sue strade deserte, illuminate dalla luce seppiata del pomeriggio che inonda prati perfettamente curati, da anni ormai troppa gente sparisce nel nulla. Come Rainey Teague, di appena dieci anni, che la madre aspetta invano di veder spuntare lungo il vialetto di casa, come ogni giorno dopo la scuola. Quando scatta l'allarme della sua scomparsa, la polizia si mobilita in massa, anche se non c'è alcun indizio da seguire. O quasi, Perché a Niceville ogni famiglia nasconde un segreto. La scomparsa di Rainey è soltanto il primo anello di una catena di avvenimenti che travolgerà la vita di molte persone. Una realtà agghiacciante sta per riemergere, e nessuno può far nulla per impedirlo. Perché a Niceville niente rimane sepolto per sempre...
2013ill., br. Benvenuti a Niceville. una piccola cittadina del Sud degli Stati Uniti, circondata dal verde delle colline, popolata di alberi e di antiche ville coloniali... E abitata dal male. Nelle sue strade deserte, illuminate dalla luce seppiata del pomeriggio che inonda prati perfettamente curati, da anni ormai troppa gente sparisce nel nulla. Come Rainey Teague, di appena dieci anni, che la madre aspetta invano di veder spuntare lungo il vialetto di casa, strascicando i piedi come ogni giorno dopo la scuola. Quando scatta l'allarme della sua scomparsa, la polizia si mobilita in massa, anche se non c'è nessun indizio da seguire. O quasi. Perché a Niceville ogni famiglia nasconde un segreto. La scomparsa di Rainey è soltanto il primo anello di una catena di avvenimenti che nel giro di sole trentasei ore travolgeranno la vita di molte persone. Soprattutto quella di Nick Kavanaugh, un poliziotto con un lato oscuro, e di sua moglie Kate, appartenente a una delle più antiche famiglie di Niceville. Una realtà agghiacciante sta per riemergere, e nessuno può far nulla per impedirlo. Perché a Niceville niente rimane sepolto per sempre.
Best.-Nr. 8827In 12 broché, couverture en couleur de R. Parry, n° 26 de la Collection détective librairie Gallimard 1934 édition originale
1976Best.-Nr. 10575BBNew York, Pyramid Mystery, 1976. 8°, 190 S., farbig illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), Rundumgrünschnitt, 5th printing of this edition Einband knickspurig, Vorderdeckel mit (säurefrei hinterlegtem) unauffälligem 2cm Randriss, Besitzervermerk auf Vorsatzseite, sonst ein sehr gutes, sauberes Exemplar (in englischer Sprache) (L)
1968in 16°, cartone edit. ill., dorso muto, firma di appartenenza
2015Best.-Nr. 100112749Cherche midi 2015 499 pages 15 4x4x23 8cm. 2015. Broché. 499 pages.
2018brossura Dopo vent'anni da un omicidio si può pensare di averla fatta franca, ma cosa succederebbe se l'omicida fosse costretto a tornare sul luogo del delitto? Magdalina è una badante fuggita in Italia dalla Siberia dopo aver ucciso Feofan, il marito violento. Sono passati vent'anni e pensa di averla scampata, ma nel suo paese natale viene ritrovato un cadavere. Nessuno sa chi sia, solo la madre di Feofan è sicura si tratti di suo figlio e pretende di fare l'esame del DNA. Magdalina si trova di fronte a un bivio: nascondersi ancora o andare in Siberia a vedere per l'ultima volta la madre che proprio in quei giorni è stata colpita da un ictus? Ludo è un rampollo alcolizzato, incapace di vivere la sua vita a causa di una sensazione che lo turba da sempre: sentirsi estraneo nella propria famiglia. Un giorno trova alcuni documenti scritti in russo, con una sua foto da bambino e un indirizzo di Tobolsk, in Siberia. Scopre così che le persone che aveva pensato fossero i suoi genitori, in realtà non lo erano. Ludo e Magdalina decidono di partire insieme per la Siberia. Lei per vedere la madre morente, lui per ritrovare i pezzi del suo passato. La posta in gioco è la loro stessa sopravvivenza.
2021br. Cornovaglia, Inghilterra, fine dell'anno 1972. Una barca approda al faro dello Scoglio della Fanciulla, un isolotto remoto a miglia di distanza dalla costa, per dare il cambio ai custodi. Il primo guardiano Arthur Black, il primo assistente William "Bill" Walker e il secondo assistente Vincent Bourne sono svaniti nel nulla. La porta d'ingresso del faro è chiusa dall'interno. Gli orologi in soggiorno e in cucina sono fermi alle 8,45. La tavola è preparata per un pasto che non è mai stato consumato. E la torre è vuota. Il registro meteorologico del capo dei guardiani descrive una tempesta che infuria intorno all'isola, ma il cielo è stato sereno per tutta la settimana. Cos'è successo ai tre uomini? Il mare agitato sussurra i loro nomi. La marea si muove, annegando i fantasmi. E fuori dalle onde, come un dito di luce, la torre graffiata dal sale si erge solitaria e magnifica. I loro segreti potranno mai essere recuperati dalle onde? Vent'anni dopo, le donne dei tre guardiani stanno ancora cercando di andare avanti, anche se senza risposte. Helen, Jenny e Michelle avrebbero dovuto essere unite dalla tragedia comune, che invece le ha separate. Fino a quando, un giorno, uno scrittore le contatta: vuole scrivere un libro su quel mistero irrisolto e dare loro la possibilità di raccontare la propria versione della storia. Ma solo affrontando le paure più oscure di tutti i protagonisti della vicenda la verità può iniziare a emergere. Attraverso i racconti delle tre donne e le ultime settimane degli uomini al faro, i segreti a lungo custoditi vengono alla luce e le verità si trasformano in bugie mentre il giovane scrittore cerca di capire cosa è successo, perché e a chi credere. Ispirato da eventi reali, "I guardiani del faro" è un romanzo ricco di suspense, una storia di isolamento e ossessione, di realtà e illusione, di amore e dolore, che esplora il modo in cui le nostre paure offuscano il confine tra il reale e l'immaginario.
19921st edition. Hardback in a protected dust jacket. VG/VG. Jacket illustration by Dave Pether. ISBN 0002239884. 22002. eng
2007Best.-Nr. 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
2006Best.-Nr. 25924London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 071814855X . A most attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper with "first edition SIGNED by the author" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Nick Stone directly on the title page. Exclusive edition number 81/100; Billionaire's son Charlie Carver dissapears on the island of Haiti. Now Miami private investigator Max Mingus is offered $10 million to find him ; 8vo; viii 561 562 6 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover books
2011Best.-Nr. 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 books
2007Best.-Nr. 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
2006Best.-Nr. 25924London: Michael Joseph. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 071814855X . A most attractive first British edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust-wrapper with "first edition SIGNED by the author" sticker to front. SIGNED by author Nick Stone directly on the title page. Exclusive edition number 81/100; Billionaire's son Charlie Carver dissapears on the island of Haiti. Now Miami private investigator Max Mingus is offered $10 million to find him ; 8vo; viii 561 562 6 pages; Signed by Author . Michael Joseph hardcover
2011Best.-Nr. 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
2003Best.-Nr. 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 books
2006Best.-Nr. 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
1999Best.-Nr. 26505New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312199422 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket; Jonathan Stone's The Cold Truth is an unflinching brutal examination of the psychological and physical costs of addiction. Stone a recovering addict and journalist takes readers on a harrowing journey from addiction's earliest beginnings to its devastating consequences.Stone exposes the lies we tell ourselves about addiction and the devastating effects of addiction on our families our loved ones and ourselves. He shows us how addiction can rob us of our dreams our jobs our homes and our sanity. The Cold Truth is a powerful and compelling look at one of the most challenging and deadly diseases in modern society.; A Detective Julian Palmer Novel; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
2001Best.-Nr. 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
2003Best.-Nr. 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
2006Best.-Nr. 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
1999Best.-Nr. 26505New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312199422 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket; Jonathan Stone's The Cold Truth is an unflinching brutal examination of the psychological and physical costs of addiction. Stone a recovering addict and journalist takes readers on a harrowing journey from addiction's earliest beginnings to its devastating consequences.Stone exposes the lies we tell ourselves about addiction and the devastating effects of addiction on our families our loved ones and ourselves. He shows us how addiction can rob us of our dreams our jobs our homes and our sanity. The Cold Truth is a powerful and compelling look at one of the most challenging and deadly diseases in modern society.; A Detective Julian Palmer Novel; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
2001Best.-Nr. 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
1985Best.-Nr. 33769Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. As New. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread As New condition. SIGNED by author Irving Stone; A story of the life of the famous French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro including insights into the group's interrelationships with particularly interesting information about Renoir. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xxxiv 647 1 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover books
1985Best.-Nr. 33769Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. As New. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread As New condition. SIGNED by author Irving Stone; A story of the life of the famous French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro including insights into the group's interrelationships with particularly interesting information about Renoir. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xxxiv 647 1 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
