BLACK MARKET
(1986)
First edition, first printing of Patterson's third novel of terrorism on Wall Street, set in the 1980s — an exceptionally clean copy.
Thriller
Collection of Stephanie Plum Books
1994-2007
Signed first editions of the first 15 titles in Evanovich's popular series about a woman bounty hunter, from ONE FOR THE MONEY through LEAN MEAN THIRTEEN, and with the first two holiday novellas.
KILLING FLOOR
(1997)
Signed first edition of Lee Child's "electrifying debut" (jacket), the first appearance of quick-thinking ex-military policeman.
THE EXPECTED ONE
(2006)
Inscribed first trade edition of this flamboyantly fanciful, semi-autobiographical "spiritual thriller," starring an intrepid Mary Magdalene and written by that saint's own self-proclaimed descendant, a sometime presenter on Ancient Aliens.
SKY WOMAN FALLING
(2003)
First printing of this Anna Turnipseed and Emmett Parker mystery, in which the FBI agent and BIA investigator must uncover how an Oneida elder wound up murdered in a corn field as her community fractures around a new casino.
CARDINAL MAHONY
2008
Signed first printing of a Catholic thriller by a former Jesuit and journalist, imagining an American Catholic utopia that arises after a bishop is kidnapped.
TREASURE OF KHAN
(2006)
Signed first printing of this Mongolian thriller, in which Dirk Pitt must get to the bottom of the connection between a murderous oil tycoon and the fabled grave of Genghis Kahn – the second novel Clive co-authored with his son.
HARVEST
(1996)
First edition of Gerritsen's first medical thriller, drawing on the author's own background as a physician and marking her transition to crime/suspense after a decade of success in the romance genre.
THE DUVAL CONSPIRACY
(1995)
Signed first printing of this political thriller penned by the son of a former Vermont governor, following a candidate's race to escape questionable accusations and opponents with murderous intent.
KISS OF THE BEES
(2000)
Signed first edition of this serial-killer-aftermath suspense thriller, the second novel in Jance's Walker Family series.
THE SILENT CRADLE
(1998)
First printing of Cuthbert's first book, following star obstetrician Dr. Rae Duprey as she struggles to uncover the cuase of a string of deaths of mothers and babies during routine deliveries.
RUNNING FROM THE LAW
(1995)
Signed first printing of this legal thriller that follows poker player/ trial lawyer Rita Morrone as she embarks on a court case which devolves into murder, her client the prime suspect.
NEST OF VIPERS
(1995)
Signed first printing of this heart-pounding thriller that puts successful currency trader Sarah Jensen in the corrupt heart of London, with fatal consequences for her friends and colleagues.
COMPLICITY
(1993)
Uncorrected proof copy of this story of a British Gonzo journalist's quest to clear his name after becoming a suspect in a series of grisly murders of public figures.
ONE MONDAY WE KILLED THEM ALL
(1963)
Uncommon first UK edition of this noir thriller, originally published in paperback in 1961, with spectacular cover art by Barbara Walton.
KING STRUT
(1970)
Inscribed first printing, as association copy, of this political thriller that follows a Black congressman as he becomes increasingly wrapped up in a secessionist Black nationalist group – by noted journalist and Tuskegee airman Chuck Stone.
SORRY, WRONG NUMBER
1948
First UK edition of the novel based on Fletcher's legendary radio play, exploiting the startlingly modern anxiety that a terrible, terrible thing will happen if you make a phone call.
THE FIRM
(1991)
First edition of this legal thriller, John Grisham's second book and first bestseller, later adapted into an Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Cruise.
SIBERIAN LIGHT
(1997)
Signed first printing White's best-known novel, a murder mystery set in Siberia.
THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN
1969
First edition of Michael Crichton's first book written under his own name, an important early techno-thriller that established his career.
BLUE CITY
1947
Signed first edition of this hardboiled thriller, one of only four titles author Ross Macdonald published under his real name.
VANDERLYN'S ADVENTURE
(1931)
First edition, second printing of this mystery-thriller set in the French Riviera – uncommon in original dust jacket.
CRAZY IN BERLIN
(1958)
First edition, first printing of Thomas Berger's first novel, the start of a series focused on US army medic Carlo Reinhart in the aftermath of World War II.
THE FLY ON THE WALL
(1971)
Inscribed first edition of this political mystery-thriller, following journalist John Cotton's efforts to bring corruption to light – Tony Hillerman's second book.
DELIVERANCE
1970
Inscribed first edition of this suspenseful tale of a backwater rafting trip gone horribly wrong, adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Burt Reynolds and Jon Voight – James Dickey's first novel.
