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NEW HOPE FOR THE DEAD - INSCRIBED TO PHILIP JOSÃ FARMER
by Willeford, Charles
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
New York: St. Martin's Press, 1985. First Edition. New. A humorously inscribed copy of the second Hoke Moseley novel, from the collection of noted science fiction author Philip José Farmer (1918-2009). Most likely, the authors met through Dennis McMillan, who published both of them during the 1980's. Hubin (Supplement), p.127. First Printing. Octavo (21.5cm); black paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; [x],244,[2]pp. Inscribed to Philip José Farmer on the front endpaper: "To Philip José Farmer / Keep a good grip on the old sphincter, and all will be well. Yours - Charles Willeford." Spine ends gently nudged, hint of a forward lean; Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced ($14.95), spine-sunned and lightly edgeworn; Very Good+.
Synopsis
Miami homicide detective Hoke Moseley is called to a posh Miami neighborhood to investigate a lethal overdose. There he meets the alluring stepmother of the decedant, and begins to wonder about dating a witness. Meanwile, he has been threatened with suspension by his ambitious new chief unless he leaves his beloved, if squalid, suite at the El Dorado Hotel, and moves downtown. With free housing hard to come by, Hoke is desperate to find a new place to live. His difficulties are only amplified by an assignment to re-investigate fifty unsolved murders, the unexpected arrival of his two teenage daughters, and a partner struggling with an unwanted pregnancy. With few options and even fewer dollars, he decides that the suspicious and beautiful stepmother of the dead junkie might be a compromised solution to all of his problems.Packed with atmosphere and humor, New Hope for the Dead is a classic murder mystery by one of the true masters of the genre. Now back in print, Charles Willeford's tour de force is an irresistible invitation to become acquainted with one of the greatest detective characters of all time.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Bookseller
- Captain Ahab's Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 418
- Title
- NEW HOPE FOR THE DEAD - INSCRIBED TO PHILIP JOSÃ FARMER
- Author
- Willeford, Charles
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
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About Captain Ahab's Rare Books
Founded in 2010, Captain Ahab's Rare Books specializes in first editions of literature, genre fiction, film-related books and ephemera, zines, manuscript and archival material.
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- Inscribed
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- Spine
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