Search Results: Mystery from Hopkins Books

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2015. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. First in the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. Accused of poisoning her friend, Jolyn, Bianca must find out who the real killer is before she herself is hanged for the crime. 290 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". No further writing besides the inscription. The inscription reads; 'To Pam, Enjoy & Keep juice away! Best to you! Mary Lawrence, 2019'Edges of the text block are clean. Very little wear to the cover, no creases to the spine. Not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2019. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. A body is found behind the Dim Dragon Inn, Bianca must use her knowledge of alchemy to try to find the killer before they strike again. 304 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". The inscription reads; 'To Pam, Thank You for staying, Bianca & the gang - Mary Lawrence, 2019'. No creases to the cover or spine. No further writing besides the inscription. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. We have more books in the series listed too.

Trade paperback edition, published by Ballantine, an imprint of Random House, 2003. From the author of 'The Awakening', the story of three immortal souls, united by fate in a tale of suspense and mystery. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. No writing on the text pages. No former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Poison Pen Press, 2007. Signed by Kit Ehrman on the title page. Also includes a signed promotional postcard from the publisher, and a promotional book mark. First in the 'Steve Cline' series of mysteries. In this one, Cline is abducted along with the farm's horses by a gang of horse thieves. Typical high quality print production from Poison Pen Press! Sturdy dark slate gray colored cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Dust jacket is not price clipped. Edges of the text block are clean. 292 pages, 5-5/8" X 8-7/8", sewn binding. Binding is tight and square. No further writing besides the inscription. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. We have more books in the series listed too. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First US edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by The Mysterious Press, 1987. Fred Archer, a popular jockey known as the Tinman, has been shot and Bertie is on the case! 212 pages, 5-7/8" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, jacket has some areas of rubbing wear - front and back. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Signed copy. First UK edition, with dust jacket, published by Harper Collins, 2003. Signed by Stephen Booth on the title page. Part of the Ben Cooper & Diane Fry series, in this one they investigate the mysterious death of the villagers of Withens. 472 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, original price of £17.99 is printed on the lower corner of the front flap. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Hyperion, 2004. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 324 pages, black boards, over turquoise colored cloth covered spine. The boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased. Author's second novel, a terrifying thriller about the search for a serial killer. The dust jacket has some creasing to the head of the spine, and a spot of the coating on the jacket has been lifted where a book store price sticker was removed - no damage to the cover art though. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The binding is tight and square. The edges of the text block are clean. Not a library discard, not a remainder. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition published by The Franklin Library, 1989. Originally published in 1940, this copy is part of The Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces series. A first printing of this edition. Classic novel of suspense in which a woman targets five men in her plan of revenge. Illustrated cover boards, with banded spine panel. Very mild amount of rubbing wear to the front cover illustration. No dust jacket, as issued. Frontispiece illustration by Gary Kelley. 5-3/4" X 8-3/4", 213 pages. Gilt edged text block is entirely intact and not bumped or damaged. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American edition, published by Doubleday, 1934. First published in England as 'Knock-Out'in 1933. In this one, Drummond is investigating the case of the murder of a Scotland Yard detective who had been looking for a missing heiress. 310 pages, 5-1/4" X 7-7/8". Black "leatherette' style covered boards, with the title and author within a red field on the spine. Cover boards only show some minor wear at the edges of the head and heel of the spine and to the tips of the corners. All lettering on the spine is intact and legible. No dust jacket. Bottom corners are slightly bent inward. Red colored top-stain is a bit faded. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sewn binding is tight and square. Faded stain mark to the bottom edge of the text block and last flyleaf-back paste-down page - about 1/2" X 3-1/2" - only a stain, the pages are not further damaged. Not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Doubleday-Crime Club, 1988. The first in the Gil Mayo series. Detective Inspector Mayo investigates a case involving a well known architect. 183 pages, 5-3/4" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, original price of $12.95 is printed on the top corner of the front flap. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Very faint ink stamp on the top corner of the first flyleaf of a former price, see photos. Edges of the text block are clean. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Ace, 1998. The seventh in the Vampire Files series of horror-mysteries. Set in post-Prohibition Chicago, Jack Fleming, our Vampire/Private Detective hero, has to prevent a gang war. 327 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", sewn binding. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. Edges of the text block are relatively clean with one faint spot on the bottom edge. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Poison Pen Press, 2007. Signed by Kit Ehrman on the title page. Third in the 'Steve Cline' series of mysteries. In this one, Cline is involved with the case of the kidnapping of the brother of one of the horse farm's clients. Typical high quality print production from Poison Pen Press! Sturdy black colored cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Dust jacket is not price clipped. Edges of the text block are clean. 324 pages, 5-5/8" X 8-7/8", sewn binding. Binding is tight and square. No further writing besides the inscription. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. We have more books in the series listed too.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Ace, 1998. The tenth in the Vampire Files series of horror-mysteries. Set in post-Prohibition Chicago, Jack Fleming, our Vampire/Private Detective hero, is being targeted by Hurley Dugan, the brains behind a kidnapping that Jack foiled. 380 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", sewn binding. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Random House, 2009. Historical fiction-mystery set in 1340's era England, the story of a group of nine desperate strangers, fleeing the plague, brought together by chance, each one has a story to tell, but one is lying. 465 pages, 5-1/4" X 8". No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. One singe black dot on the top edge of the text block - possibly a remainder mark - photo attached. The photos attached are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Viking, 1991. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. the final volume in the long running series staring Dave Brandstetter. This is not a remainder, no a library discard. Purple colored boards over mustard yellow cloth covered spine with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. the boards are flat and the corners are not creased or bumped. Sewn binding is tight and square. The dust jacket does show sun fading to the spine, with the dark yellow background color being lighter on the spine than it is on the front cover. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Vintage, 1993. First published in 1953, this is a second printing of this Vintage edition. Small-town bigotry and spite, must be a Jim Thompson novel. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. There are age foxing spots to all edges of the text block. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Ace, 1999. Part of the 'Vampire Files' series. Jack Fleming has to retrieve some incriminating letters from the ex-lover of a rich socialite. 359 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", sewn binding. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Bump mark to the back panel of the jacket, in the gutter, not very noticeable since the dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Cover boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. A couple of smudge marks to the edges of the text block - one on the top edge near the spine about 3/4" X 1/4", the other on the bottom edge about 1/2" X 1/8". Binding is tight and square. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. More from the series is listed too!

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2017. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page - see photos. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. A body has been found beneath the bell tower of St. Vedast, Bianca must use her knowledge of alchemy to find the killer before they strike again. 307 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". No creases to the cover or spine. No further writing besides the inscription. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by St. Martin's, 2008. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text. The binding is tight and square. There are no creases to the cover or spine. The edges of the text block are clean. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2016. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. Bianca must try to find the missing alchemist Ferris Stannum, who could help her cure her sick husband John. There is a small stain mark on the bottom edge of the text block, about the size of a sesame seed, some waviness to the bottom inch or so of the text pages too. Affects the bottom edge up to page 20. Pages are not stuck together or damaged though. No further writing besides the inscription. The inscription readfs; 'Enjoy! Best to you Pam, Mary Lawrence'. No creases to the cover or spine. Not a library discard, not a remainder. Binding is tight and square. We have more books in the series listed too.