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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Light wear. Nice shape. Cover art by Corey Wolfe for "Spirits from the Vasty Deep". Novelets: "The Soul's Shadow" by Pamela Sargent and "A Stage of Memory" by David Brin & Daniel Brin. Short Stories: "Spirits from the Vasty Deep" by John Morressy, "Outpost on Europa" by Kenneth W. Ledbetter, "Test Case" by Richard Cowper, "Glory" by Ron Goulart, and "Insecticide" by Steven Saylor. Departments: Books by Algis Budrys, Harlan Ellison's Watching by Harlan Ellison, Science: "The Dead-End Middle" by Isaac Asimov, F&SF Competition, and Index to Volume 71. Cartoons: Henry Martin, Alexis Gilliland, Rex May.…

Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of Rome, the city and its people. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of the city's first thousand years -- from the founding of the city by the ill-fated twins Romulus and Remus, through Rome's astonishing ascent to become the capitol of the most powerful empire in history. Roma recounts the tragedy of the hero-traitor Coriolanus, the capture of the city by the Gauls, the invasion of Hannibal, the bitter political struggles of the patricians and plebeians, and the ultimate death of Rome's republic with the triumph, and assassination, of Julius Caesar. Witnessing this history, and sometimes playing key roles, are the descendents of two of Rome's first families, the Potitius and Pinarius clans: One is the confidant of Romulus. One is born a slave and tempts a Vestal virgin to break her vows. One becomes a mass murderer. And one becomes the heir of Julius Caesar. Linking the generations is amysterious talisman as ancient as the city itself. Epic in every sense of the word, Roma is a panoramic historical saga and Saylor's finest achievement to date.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Spanning a thousand years, and following the shifting fortunes of two families though the ages, this is the epic saga of Rome, the city and its people. Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of the city's first thousand years -- from the founding of the city by the ill-fated twins Romulus and Remus, through Rome's astonishing ascent to become the capitol of the most powerful empire in history. Roma recounts the tragedy of the hero-traitor Coriolanus, the capture of the city by the Gauls, the invasion of Hannibal, the bitter political struggles of the patricians and plebeians, and the ultimate death of Rome's republic with the triumph, and assassination, of Julius Caesar. Witnessing this history, and sometimes playing key roles, are the descendents of two of Rome's first families, the Potitius and Pinarius clans: One is the confidant of Romulus. One is born a slave and tempts a Vestal virgin to break her vows. One becomes a mass murderer. And one becomes the heir of Julius Caesar. Linking the generations is amysterious talisman as ancient as the city itself. Epic in every sense of the word, Roma is a panoramic historical saga and Saylor's finest achievement to date.…

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condition: Good. As Caesar marches on Rome and panic erupts in the city, Gordianus the Finder discovers, in his own home, the body of Pompey's favorite cousin. Before fleeing the city, Pompey exacts a terrible bargain from the finder of secrets-to unearth the killer, or sacrifice his own son-in-law to service in Pompey's legions, and certain death. Amid the city's sordid underbelly, Gordianus learns that the murdered man was a dangerous spy. Now, as he follows a trail of intrigue, betrayal, and ferocious battles on land and sea, the Finder is caught between the chaos of war and the terrible truth he must finally reveal. Rubicon, set in early days of the Roman Civil War, is a pivotal novel in Saylor's bestselling and critically acclaimed series of novels set in late Republican Rome.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Steven Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series, set in the later Roman Republic and featuring Gordianus the Finder, has garnered unusual acclaim from readers and reviewers alike, establishing him as one of the preeminent historical mystery writers. In A Gladiator Dies Only Once, the second collection of his award-winning stories featuring Gordianus, Saylor more than meets his own high standards. Set between the events of his novels Roman Blood and Catilina's Riddle, these nine stories of previously untold adventures from the early career of Gordianus--when his adopted son, Eco, was still a mute boy and his wife, Bethesda, was but his slave--will delight Saylor's many fans while illuminating details of the ancient world like no other writer can.Included are The Consul's Wife, which involves a twisted search for truth behind a threatening blind item in the Acta Diurna. In The White Fawn, Gordianus must deal with a kidnapping and murder during the revolt of Sertorius. Archimedes' Tomb tells the story behind Cicero's discovery of Archimedes' tomb. Finally, If a Cyclops Could Vanish in a Blink of an Eye brings up a perplexing domestic situation in Gordianus' own home. …

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Rome, 56 BC. The great general Pompey has conquered the East; Julius Caesar is defeating the Gauls; only Egypt, with its strategic granaries and vast treasuries of gold, still eludes the grasp of Rome. The city itself is becoming ever more corrupt, as the last generation of the Roman Republic indulges in political backstabbing, endless lawsuits, scandalous love affairs, and the occasional murder. In recent days several Egyptian envoys have been viciously assassinated. Fearing that he will be next, the Egyptian ambassador Dio calls on his old friend Gordianus the Finder and all of his special skills for help--but before the night is out, Dio is murdered. Now Gordianus begins his most dangerous case. Hired to investigate Dio's death by a beautiful woman with a scandalous reputation, he will follow a trail of political intrigue into the highest circles of power and the city's most hidden arenas of debauchery. There Gordianus will learn that nothing is as it seems--not the damning evidence he uncovers, not the suspect he sends to trial, not even the real truth behind Dio's death. Poison, betrayals, and long-buried secrets confront Gordianus as one of history's most famous trials races to a close. But even after the verdict is delivered, there are secrets still to be uncovered.…

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good in very good dust jacket. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete numberline. Price-clipped dust jacket has sunfading and mild edgewear. Mild softening to the cap and base of the book spine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 430 p. Audience: General/trade. A Roma Sub Rosa/Gordianus the Finder novel by the Lambda Award-, Violet Crown Award-, and Robert L. Fish Memorial Award-winning author of Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome and Empire: The Novel of Imperial Rome. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of two novelets and five short stories. Featured are The Soul's Shadow by Pamela Sargent (novelet), A Stage of Memory by David Brin and Daniel Brin (novelet), Spirits From The Vasty Deep by John Morressy (short story), Outpost on Europa by Kenneth W Ledbetter (short story), Test Case by Richard Cowper (short story), Glory by Ron Goulart (short story) and Insecticide by Steven Saylor (short story). Slight edgewear. In Near Fine Condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of this Collection of 10 Short Stories. Featured are An Imperfect Gift by Kate Wilhelm, Let's Hear It for Tomorrow by William Bankier, The Belle of the Ball is Dead by Donald Olson, The Acid Test by Ian Rankin, Revenge is Sweet by Celia Fremlin, The Haunting of Driscoll Henley, The Last Vigil by Marianne Strong, Vulture in the Mist by Edward D Hoch, Death by Eros by Steven Saylor and A Grim Tale by Will Morgan. In Fine Condition.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Mass Market PaperBack. Condition: Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition by number code. Dust jacket protected by mylar covering. Inscribed to previous owner and signed by the author in pen on title page. Signed By Author.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Near fine in very good dust jacket. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Price-clipped dust jacket has some edgewear, and a small closed tear. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 305 p. Audience: General/trade. Book has some shelfwear to the cap and base of the spine. A Gordianus the Finder novel by the author of 'Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome' and 'Future, Present, Past'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s). …

Paperback. Condition: New.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good. Vol. 71, No. 6 (whole no. 427). Edited by Edward L. Ferman. Cover art by Corey Wolfe for "Spirits from the Vasty Deep" by John Morressy. Includes "The Soul's Shadow" (novelet) by Pamela Sargent; "A Stage of Memory" (novelet) by David Brin & Daniel Brin; "Oupost on Europa" by Kenneth W. Ledbetter; "Test Case" by Richard Cowper; "Glory" by Ron Goulart; "Insecticide" by Steven Saylor. Departments: "Books' by Algis Budrys; "Harlan Ellison's Watching" by Harlan Ellison; "Science: The Dead-End Middle" by Isaac Asimov; "F&SF Competition"; "Index to Volume 71". Cartoons by Henry Martin, Alexis Gilliland and Rex May. Label bits remain on front (see scan); creasing; edge nicks; rubbing. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author on title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Dust jacket as new. Book is fine except for mild dusting to the edges of the pageblock. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 260 p. Audience: General/trade. The first book featuring Goridanus the Finder by the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award-, Lambda Literary Award-, and Violet Crown Award-winning author of 'The Triumph of Caesar' and 'Roma'. Signed copies are scarce. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…