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  • FORTY WORDS FOR SORROW. by Blunt, Giles.
    Blunt, Giles.
    FORTY WORDS FOR SORROW.

    Edition: First UK printing.

    London: Harper Collins, (2001) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A complex and atmospheric psychological thriller, the first in this series introducing homicide detectives John Cardinal and Lisa Delorme set in the decaying small city of Algonquin Bay, about 250 miles north of Toronto, where four teenagers have gone missing. A thoughtful and well-written series. SIGNED on the title page. Lee Child called Blunt a "tremendous crime novelist" while Val McDermid described his books as "humane, intelligent and gripping." Winner of the Crime Writers' Association Silver Dagger in 2001, and was shortlisted for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel. 326 pp. ISBN: 0-007115725.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket (usual toning to pages). Wraparound band promising that this is "as chilling as James Patterson or your money back." In reality, it is far better than Patterson's books.

    Book ID: 82666
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  • THE RAINBIRD PATTERN. by Canning, Victor
    Canning, Victor
    THE RAINBIRD PATTERN.

    Edition: Uncorrected proof (trade paperback format. )

    London: William Heinemann, (1972). First edition - Considered one of Canning's best thrillers, this features a search by two separate couples, which eventually collide - that of a medium and her boyfriend and a pair of professional thieves and kidnappers. Winner of the 1972 Silver Dagger Award and finalist for the 1974 Edgar Award for Best Mystery. Basis for Alfred Hitchcock's final film, the 1976 movie "Family Plot" starring Bruce Dern and Karen Black. While this proof is somewhat worn, it is notable for bearing the stamped name and address of the Hollywood literary agency H.N Swanson (a friend of Hitchcock) and a sticker insider the front cover from the London agency, Curtis Brown, Ltd., making it quite likely…

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    London: William Heinemann, (1972). First edition - Considered one of Canning's best thrillers, this features a search by two separate couples, which eventually collide - that of a medium and her boyfriend and a pair of professional thieves and kidnappers. Winner of the 1972 Silver Dagger Award and finalist for the 1974 Edgar Award for Best Mystery. Basis for Alfred Hitchcock's final film, the 1976 movie "Family Plot" starring Bruce Dern and Karen Black. While this proof is somewhat worn, it is notable for bearing the stamped name and address of the Hollywood literary agency H.N Swanson (a friend of Hitchcock) and a sticker insider the front cover from the London agency, Curtis Brown, Ltd., making it quite likely that this copy was used to sell the book as a film. 244 pp.

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    Condition: Good overall in orange wrappers printed in red and black (front cover beginning to separate at bottom of spine, some spine slant, and general wear, but a very uncommon advance copy)

    Book ID: 88005
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  • Cody, Liza.
    BUCKET NUT.

    Edition: 2nd printing.

    New York: Doubleday, (1993.) dj. Hardcover - Mystery introducing part-time professional wrestler, security guard and petty thief, Eva Wylie, and the rough London streets she inhabits,with appearances from Cody's other series character, P.I. Anna Lee. "Eva has a nasty mean streak, large pectorals, and a barbed-wire tongue. She wants to become the Woman's Heavyweight Wrestling Champion of Great Britain and get her teeth fixed, not necessarily in that order. " Winner of the Silver Dagger Award. 236 pp. ISBN: 0-385467761.

    Condition: Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 38450
    View cart More details Price: $14.00