Search Results: Suspense and Thrillers from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY St. Martin's Griffin, 2000. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: flawless, but for the fact that the front panel of the wrapper covers wants to curl ever so slightly. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 224pp. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Random House, 1997. Hardcover First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with '2'. First Edition (1997), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, beginning with '2', in accordance with Random House's customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows light shelf-rubbing to the bottom edge of the quarter-cloth boards and a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, lightly-used copy, showing only mild shelving wear: clean, tightly bound, and quite presentable. The DJ show only the very mildest rubbing; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins Publishers: Perennial Library, 1985. Paperback First Edition thus (1985), so stated; First Impression indicated by a complete numerical sequence. REMAINDER, showing a rubber-stamped star at the bottom edge of the text block. Else, Very Near Fine in Wraps: very mild wear to the extremities; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners Sharp. Very close to "As New". NOT a Book-Club,or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.65 inches). 241 pages. Language: English.… Read More

New York, NY Carroll & Graf Publishers, 1991. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), so stated. First published in hardcover in 1976. First Edition Thus (1991), so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: shows very slight spine lean; light wear to extremities, mainly to the outside edge of the front panel, which also shows a couple fo very faint creases near the lower corner; the mildest rubbing to the panels; a couple of extremely faint creases to the backstrip; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and minor cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.85 x 4.25 x 0.8 inches). 285 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.5 ounces. First published in hardcover in 1976. Mass Market Paperback.

New York, NY Random House Audio, 1988. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Like New condition, housed in black and clear plastic cases, also in excellent condition. These are housed in a colorful heavy cardstock slip case, Very Good+ condition, showing very little wear, but does have a crease near one corner and a short, closed tear at the outside edge of the rear panel. There must have been a rectangular styrofoam spacer between the cases in the box originally, which is no longer present. Overall, Very Good. Read by Darren McGavin. Travis McGee Mysteries Series. Language: English. Total Playing Time: 3 Hours. Size: 7 x 4.35 x 0.7 inches. Weight: 5.6 ounces. Audio Cassette. 

New York, NY Tom Doherty Associates: Forge, 1994. Hardcover First Edition (1994), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1994), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a hint of wear to the bottom edge of the front panel; several very faint (almost invisible) smudges to the front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a couple of very minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows very mild wear to the outside edges and a tiny nick at the bottom of the front hinge; a very faint 'wrinkle' near the rear hinge; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT… Read More

New York, NY Bantam Books, 2005. Paperback First Edition Thus [2005], so stated. First Edition Thus [2005], so stated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no imperfections. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.2 x 1.45 inches). 559 pages. Language: English. Weight: 10 ounces. Jack Reacher Series (Book 8). Mass Market Paperback. 

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books, 1952. Hardcover First Edition (1952), so stated. First Edition (1952), so stated. The front free endpaper has been removed. Else, Very Good: Shows lighrt wear to the extremities and mild rubbing to the panels; the aqua-blue floral print designs at the backstrip have been sun-blanched ( the titles on a pastedown plate are unaffected: bold and clearly legible. The binding leans very slightly off square, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A lightly used copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a little wear and a few minor flaws and a single major one. NOT a Remainder, Book Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.3 x 1 inches). 263 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.4 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Carroll & Graf Publishers, 1991. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1991), so stated. First Edition Thus (1991), so stated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only light wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.35 x 1 inches). 281 pages. Language: English. Weight: 19.5 ounces. We refer to this as a first edition "thus", because the publishers refer to this as the "First Carroll & Graf Edition". We can find no evidence of an earler… Read More

New York, NY Tom Doherty Associates: Forge Books, 1995. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use; lower corners mildly bumped; just a touch of shelfwear; crimp at heel of backstrip; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 383pp. Book Seven in the Kamal-Barnea series. Hardback with DJ. A Palestinian-American cop and Israeli detective team up to investigate who is killing off survivors of a WWII medical unit. Jon Land has once again proven that he is currently the best author at creating troubled characters and twisted plots. The duo of Blaine McCracken and Johnny Wareagle once again confront a faceless enemy with the power to destroy the world. The only catch is that the weapon is a young genius. Definitely worth the read. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster: Pocket Books, 1989. Paperback First Edition Thus [1989]; First Printing, so stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus [1989]; First Printing, so stated and further indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Wraps: the binding leans a bit while remaining secure; the backstrip shows a couple of stress creases and there is a crease along the front 'hinge' and a very faint crease near the lower corner of the front panel; a small snag at the outside edge of the rear panel; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, tightly bound; showing mild wear and several minor flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Read More

New York, NY Alfred A. Knopf, 1977. Hardcover First Trade Edition USA (1977), so stated. First Trade Edition (1977), so stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows just a hint of foxing to the lower deckle fore-edge (barely discernible); a small, very faint smudge to the bottom edge of the text block; else flawless, if no longer quite 'fresh'; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows considerable rubbing to the front panel; just a touch of scuffing to the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Not far from "As New". NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New York, NY Bantam Books, 1978. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA (1978); unstated, in accordance with Bantam's customary practice. The Knopf hardcover edition was in its fourth printing (1977) when this Bantam edition was released. First Edition Thus in the USA (1978); unstated, in accordance with Bantam's customary practice. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a one-inch, very fine hairline crease at the bottom of the front hinge; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; the binding is square and secure, though ever so slightly concave; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only… Read More

New York, NY Random House Audio, 2000. Audio Cassette Four Audio Cassette Tapes in "Like New" condition, housed in a black plastic tray, which is also in excellent condition. These are housed in a color cardstock slip case which shows the former owner's name to the exterior, a little mild rubbing to the corner tips and shows a crease on one side panel from being "crushed" (About 'Very Good'). Overall, Very Good+. Read by Jason Culp. Four Cassettes. Six hours. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. This book is chronologically the first in the Gabriel Allon series. Here is the chronological order: 1. The Kill Artist; 2. The English Assassin; 3. The Confessor; 4. Death in Venice; 5. Prince of Fire; 6. The Messenger. In this book, Gabriel, a former assassin for Israel's foreign intelligence service, the Mossad, retired after the murders of his wife and son to lead a quiet life as an art restorer (one who fixes the wounded past). Gabriel's ex-boss, Ari Shamron, an Israeli… Read More

London, UK Pan Macmillan, 2004. Paperback First Edition Thus in the UK [2004]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. This title was first printed in the USA by Harper Collins. First Edition Thus in the UK [2004]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute spine lean; the pages have tanned ever so slightly, due to aging; else flawless. The binding remains perfectly secure; the textis clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses. notations, marks, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches). 359 pages. Weight: 16.5 ounces. This title was first printed in the USA in the same year by HarperCollins. Trade Paperback.

London, UK Simon & Schuster UK: Pocket Books, 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: binding is very slightly cocked (though the book appears to be unread), while remaining perfectly secure; the the upper fore-edge of the text pages has tanned somewhat, due to aging; the text is clean; else flawless but for a remainder mark. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. This is a REMAINDER, showing marks at the bottom edge. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.5 x 1.75 inches). 648… Read More

London, UK Victor Gollancz , 1970. Hardcover First Edition (1970), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with Victor Gollancz ' customary practice. First Edition (1970), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with Victor Gollancz ' customary practice. Very Good in a Good DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimp to the heel of the backstrip and a very mild nudge to the lower rear corner tip; moderate spine lean; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and a couple of flaws, but remaining attractive: bright and clean and tightly bound. The DJ… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1977. Paperback Reprint Edition [1977]; Third Printing Thus [1979]. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities with a couple of faint creases to the upper front panel; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; a couple of tiny faint stains to the bottom edge of the text block; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic imperfections. No longer 'fresh' but not so very far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.25 x 0.4 inches). 192 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3.8 ounces.… Read More

New York, NY Random House Audio, 1990. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Like New condition, housed in a colorful heavy cardstock slip case, also in Like New condition. Overall, Like New. Read by Darren McGavin. Travis McGee Mysteries Series. Language: English. Total Playing Time: 3 Hours. Size: 7 x 4.35 x 0.7 inches. Weight: 5.7 ounces. Audio Cassette. 

New York, NY Tom Doherty Associates: Forge Books, 2008. Hardcover First Edition (2008), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2008), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of spine lean; else flawless; the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ the very slightest wear to the top of the front panel and head of the back-strip; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 1.25 inches). 364 pages. Language:… Read More