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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: 82666More details Price: $50.00 -
THE RAINBIRD PATTERN.
Edition: Uncorrected proof (trade paperback format. )
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: 88005More details Price: $200.00 -
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: 38450More details Price: $14.00