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Robert B. Parker's WONDERLAND.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Putnam, (2013). SIGNED first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series - this is the second novel in that continuation. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." Spenser and his apprentice, Zebulon Sixkill, team up to help his old trainer. SIGNED and dated on the title page. Publisher's letter laid in. Basis for the Mark Wahlberg-Winston Duke film ÒSpenser Confidential.Ó 306 pp.
Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers (slightly bent).
Book ID: 80650More details Price: $25.00 -
Robert B. Parker's SLOW BURN.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Putnam, (2016). SIGNED first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." In this novel, a firefighter who suspected arson in a church fire where three firefighters were killed goes to Spenser for help. SIGNED on the title page and dated 5-3-16, in the year of publication. 304 pp. Publisher's material laid in,
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 81862More details Price: $30.00 -
Robert B. Parker's WONDERLAND.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Putnam, (2013) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series - this is the second novel in that continuation. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." Spenser and his apprentice, Zebulon Sixkill, team up to help his old trainer. SIGNED on the title page and dated May 12, 2013, in the month of publication. Basis for the Mark Wahlberg-Winston Duke film ÒSpenser Confidential.Ó 306 pp. ISBN: 978-0399151575.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 80686More details Price: $30.00 -
Robert B. Parker's LITTLE WHITE LIES.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Putnam, (2017). SIGNED first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." In this novel, Spenser and right hand Hawk follow a con mans trail of smoke and mirrors from Boston to backroads Georgia. SIGNED on the title page and dated 5-9-17, in the year of publication. 304 pp.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 80648More details Price: $30.00 -
Robert B. Parker's ANGEL EYES.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Putnam, (2019). SIGNED first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." In this novel, a young girl had left her Boston home to make it big in Hollywood; two years later she disappeared from her apartment and Spenser is hired to find her, with the help of his former apprentice, Zebulon Sixkill, now a Los Angeles PI. SIGNED on the title page and dated 11-24-19, in the year of publication. Double page map of Boston. 304 pp.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 80649More details Price: $35.00 -
Robert B. Parker's CHEAP SHOT.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Putnam, (2014). SIGNED first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." The nine year old son of a New England Patriots linebacker - who seems to always be in trouble off the field - has been kidnapped. SIGNED and dated on the title page. 308 pp.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 80651More details Price: $30.00 -
Robert B. Parker's KICKBACK.
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Putnam, (2015). SIGNED first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." A 16 year old who created a prank twitter account finds himself before a judge notorious for cracking down on teens. SIGNED on the title page. 280 pp.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 80652More details Price: $30.00 -
Robert B. Parker's OLD BLACK MAGIC..
Edition: First printing.
New York: Putnam, (2018) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." Spenser finds himself investigating the art theft from the Gardiner Museum which occurred more than 20 years ago. SIGNED on the title page and dated 5-2-17, in the year of publication. 319 pp. ISBN: 978-0399177019.
Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)
Book ID: 80653More details Price: $40.00 -
Robert B. Parker's OLD BLACK MAGIC..
Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )
New York: Putnam, (2018). SIGNED first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." Spenser finds himself investigating the art theft from the Gardiner Museum which occurred more than 20 years ago. SIGNED on the title page. 319 pp.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 80658More details Price: $35.00 -
Robert B. Parker's SLOW BURN.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Putnam, (2016) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." In this novel, a firefighter who suspected arson in a church fire where three firefighters were killed goes to Spenser for help. SIGNED on the title page and dated 5-3-16, in the year of publication. 304 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 978-0399170850.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 81861More details Price: $30.00 -
Robert B. Parker's LITTLE WHITE LIES.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Putnam, (2017) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." In this novel, Spenser and right hand Hawk follow a con mans trail of smoke and mirrors from Boston to backroads Georgia. SIGNED on the title page and dated 5-9-17, in the year of publication. Double page map of Boston. 304 pp. ISBN: 978-0399177002.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 80659More details Price: $30.00 -
Robert B. Parker's KICKBACK.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Putnam, (2015) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - After the death of Robert B. Parker in 2010, Southern crime fiction writer Ace Atkins was selected to continue the Spenser series. Reviewer Paul Saltzman commented that Atkins "has stayed true to [Parker's] voice and his literate, dialogue-driven vision while keeping his characters compelling and allowing them to grow." A 16 year old who created a prank twitter account finds himself before a judge notorious for cracking down on teens. SIGNED on the title page and dated 5-20-15, in the year of publication. 292 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 978-0399170843.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 80660More details Price: $30.00 -
SUN DOGS
Edition: First printing.
New York: Horizon Press, (1982) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Prize-winning author's second novel, one which vividly evokes the vastness of Alaska and the long winter nights. SIGNED on title page. 218 pp. ISBN: 0-8180-06366.
Condition: Fine in a fine dustjacket.
Book ID: 61558More details Price: $50.00 -
SUN DOGS
Edition: First printing.
New York: Horizon Press, (1982) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Prize-winning author's second novel, one which vividly evokes the vastness of Alaska and the long winter nights. SIGNED on title page. Review copy with slip laid in. 218 pp. ISBN: 0-8180-06366.
Condition: Fine in a fine dustjacket.
Book ID: 80636More details Price: $60.00 -
SUN DOGS
Edition: First printing.
New York: Horizon Press, (1982) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Prize-winning author's second novel, one which vividly evokes the vastness of Alaska and the long winter nights. SIGNED on title page. 218 pp. ISBN: 0-8180-06366.
Condition: Fine in a very near fine dustjacket. (a few tiny nicks to the dj, some rubbing to the back cover)
Book ID: 79890More details Price: $35.00 -
SWIFT EDGE.
Edition: First printing.
New York: St Martin's Minotaur, (2011) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's second mystery, set in Colorado Springs and featuring the investigative team of Charlie Swift and Gigi Goldman. "When world-class figure skater Dmitri Fane goes missing, his partner knows just whom to hire. It's up to Swift Investigations to find the missing Fane, and fast." The Olympics trials are just days away. 291 pp. ISBN: 978-0312624446.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 78488More details Price: $17.50 -
THE INCONVENIENT BRIDE.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Coward-McCann, (1948). Hardcover first edition - Rather hard-to-find novel featuring private investigator John and Suzy Marshall (who have been described as suburban California wannabees of Nick and Nora) by this writer who emigrated from the Netherlands at the beginning of World War II and began writing hard-boiled crime fiction. The dog - a great Dane named Khan - saves the day, but this is still a fun read. A Gargoyle Mystery. 186 pp.
Condition: Very good minus in a good dust jacket (corners bumped, dust jacket has rubbing and wear along all the folds and edges, price-clipped, a few chips - but basically intact) .
Book ID: 68738More details Price: $60.00 -
ACE BOON COON: Tales of Elliot Caprice.
Edition: First printing.
Condition: Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.) Uncommon in the hardcover edition, and especially so signed by the author.
Book ID: 88708More details Price: $75.00 -
TRIAL.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Mysterious Press, (1996) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, actor turned sleuth turned writer, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. SIGNED on the title page. 311 pp. ISBN: 0-89296-5703.
Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket.
Book ID: 72104More details Price: $25.00 -
DETECTIVE.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Donald I. Fine, Inc., (1987) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author' first novel, a mystery introducing Stanley Hastings, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City, who hires himself out as an investigator for an ambulance-chasing attorney. Winner of the 1988 Shamus Award for Best First P.I. Novel and nominated for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, INSCRIBED on the title page. 288 pp. ISBN: 1-55611-026X.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 67559More details Price: $45.00 -
MANSLAUGHTER.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Carroll & Graf, (2003) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, actor turned sleuth turned writer, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. INSCRIBED on the title page. 278 pp. ISBN: 0-786711272.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 67550More details Price: $28.50 -
TRIAL.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Mysterious Press, (1996) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, actor turned sleuth turned writer, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. INSCRIBED on the title page. 311 pp. ISBN: 0-89296-5703.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 67549More details Price: $25.00 -
STRANGLER.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Donald I. Fine, Inc., (1989) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Fourth mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. SIGNED on the title page. 285 pp. ISBN: 1-55611-1258.
Condition: Near fine in fine dust jacket (toning to pages, but otherwise tight and clean)
Book ID: 66315More details Price: $30.00 -
MOVIE.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Mysterious Press, (1993) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Tenth mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, actor turned sleuth turned writer, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. INSCRIBED on the title page. 280 pp. ISBN: 0-89296-569X.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 66239More details Price: $25.00 -
ACTOR.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Mysterious Press, (1993) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Eighth mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. INSCRIBED on the title page. 273 pp. ISBN: 0-89296-5207.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 66083More details Price: $25.00 -
JUROR.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Donald I. Fine, Inc., (1990) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Sixth mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. INSCRIBED on the title page. 262 pp. ISBN: 1-55611-2300.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 66071More details Price: $25.00 -
CLIENT.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Mysterious Press, (1997) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, actor/ screenwriter and the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. INSCRIBED on the title page 309 pp. ISBN: 0-89296-6238.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 66065More details Price: $25.00 -
CLIENT.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Donald I. Fine, Inc., (1990) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Fifth mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. SIGNED on the title page 292 pp. ISBN: 1-55611-169x.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket. (sunning to the lettering on the spine of the dj)
Book ID: 66064More details Price: $25.00 -
CAPER.
Edition: 1st trade paperback printing.
New York: Pegasus (Norton), (2012). SIGNED - Mystery featuring Stanley Hastings, the unlikeliest private eye in New York City. SIGNED on the title page 250 pp. ISBN: 978160598250.
Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Book ID: 60090More details Price: $18.00 -
THE INVISIBLE ONES.
Edition: First US printing.
New York: Putnam, (2012) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's second novel, an engrossing tale of love and deception, told in the alternating voices of Ray Lovell, a half-Romany private investigator and JJ, a young gypsy boy. Interesting portrayal of modern gypsies in England. ISBN: 9780399157714.
Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket (a new, unread copy, but with a remainder line)
Book ID: 59363More details Price: $18.00