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This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Hundred-Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker, published in 2006, is the 34th novel in the Spenser series. It brings back April Kyle, a character from earlier in the series (Ceremony and Taming a Sea-Horse), and delves into themes of loyalty, manipulation, and the darker side of human nature. Hundred-Dollar Baby was well-received for its exploration of Spenser’s evolving relationship with April Kyle. Fans appreciated the continuity of her storyline and the moral complexity it added to the series. Some critics noted the darker tone of the book compared to earlier entries, reflecting the gravity of April’s struggles and Spenser’s challenges.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Stranger in Paradise by Robert B. Parker, published in 2008, is the seventh novel in the Jesse Stone series. This entry sees Jesse Stone, the police chief of Paradise, Massachusetts, face a morally ambiguous situation involving an old adversary and a new threat to his town. Wilson "Crow" Cromartie, a hitman and fugitive introduced in the earlier Jesse Stone novel Trouble in Paradise, returns to Paradise. Hired by a powerful figure in Florida to track down a runaway teenage girl named Amber Francisco, Crow unexpectedly finds himself at odds with his employer. Instead of completing his mission, Crow decides to protect Amber from her dangerous father and his criminal network.
This first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is near fine, blue cloth boards, and silver lettering on the spine of the book. Night Passage by Robert B. Parker, published in 1997, is the first novel in the Jesse Stone series. It introduces readers to Jesse Stone, a former LAPD homicide detective who becomes the police chief of the small, seemingly tranquil town of Paradise, Massachusetts. The story begins with Jesse Stone, struggling with a failed marriage and a drinking problem, accepting the job as police chief in Paradise. Unbeknownst to him, he was hired by the town’s corrupt leaders, who believe his personal issues will make him easy to control. However, Jesse’s strong moral compass and investigative instincts soon put him at odds with those who brought him in.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, pink cloth boards, and pink lettering on the spine of the book. Trouble in Paradise by Robert B. Parker, published in 1998, is the second novel in the Jesse Stone series. The series features Jesse Stone, a former LAPD homicide detective who becomes the police chief of the small coastal town of Paradise, Massachusetts. In Trouble in Paradise, Jesse Stone faces a new threat to the idyllic town of Paradise. A charismatic and ruthless criminal named James Macklin arrives in town with a bold plan to rob the wealthy residents of Stiles Island, an exclusive community off the coast of Paradise. Macklin and his gang use intimidation and violence to set their plan in motion, but Jesse is determined to stop them.
This beautiful softcover edition of the original British release is a rare find. The book is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows no shelf wear.
This beautiful, like-new hardcover is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is pristine, with brown boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine. This edition holds particular appeal for Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts due to Sidney Paget's iconic illustrations, which shaped the visual image of Holmes for generations, including his trademark deerstalker hat and pipe. These stories cover some of the most famous Holmes mysteries, such as A Scandal in Bohemia, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Final Problem. This book is often appreciated for maintaining the historical context and authenticity of Doyle's original writings and for offering readers a visual window into the Victorian world of Sherlock Holmes through Paget's detailed and atmospheric illustrations.