Soudant (68 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Cvr art by Jethro Soudant (illustrator). light edgewear, inside starting to darken, no stamps or writing. Size: Massmarket Paperback. Book.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). 27th Edition; Third Printing. Corners bumped, slight edge wear and rubbing. An attractive copy. ; Thirteenth in Margaret Maron's Deborah Knott mystery series. ; 5¾" - 6¾" Tall; 335 pages; Thirteenth in the award winning Deborah Knott mystery series. "As Judge Deborah Knott presides over a case involving a barroom brawl, it becomes clear that deep resentments over race, class, and illegal immigration are simmering just below the surface in the countryside. An early spring sun has begun to shine like a blessing on the fertile fields of North Carolina, but along with the seeds sprouting in the thawing soil, violence is growing as well. Mutilated body parts have appeared along the back roads of Colleton County, and the search for the victim's identity and for that of his killer will lead Deborah and her new husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant, into the desperate realm of undocumented farm workers exploited for cheap labor. "In the meantime, Deborah and Dwight continue to adjust to married life and to having Dwight's eight-year-old son, Cal, live with them full time. When another body is found, these newlyweds will discover dark truths that threaten to permanently alter the serenity of their rural surroundings and their new life together. ".

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Soudant, Shasti O'Leary (Cover Art) (illustrator). First Printing. pb18 4¼"x7"; 484 pages; The binding and pages are clean and tight. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details.

Mass Market paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). 1st Paperback printing. Slight spine slant and creasing, corners bumped, a little edge wear and rubbing. Store sticker on back cover. A nice copy. ; Fourteenth in the Deborah Knott mystery series. ; Deborah Knott Mystery; 5¾" - 6¾" Tall; 307 pages; "As family-owned farms and lush fields in North Carolina's picturesque countryside start to give way to shoddy mansions and housing developments, discontent begins to rile the inhabitants of Judge Deborah Knott's beloved Colleton County. Beneath the surface of her seemingly peaceful town a tide of corruption is rising, and even her strong-willed father might be led down a dark path. "At the same time, the murder of a controversial high-profile woman commissioner pulls Deborah and her husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant, into the shadows of the past, where even the most prominent townsfolk - including the honorable judge herself - have something to hide. Intent on protecting those who love her most, Deborah must balance her own concerns with her commitment to justice, and the knowledge that a vicious killer is still on the loose.".

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). Spine slightly slanted with a light crease. Corners bumped, a little edge wear and rubbing. An attractive copy. ; 11th book in the Deborah Knott series. ; Deborah Knott Mystery; 5¾" - 6¾" Tall; 305 pages; Between planning her December wedding to Deputy Sheriff Dwight Bryant, numerous parties, family reunions, renovating their house-to-be, not to mention perhaps sitting in her courtroom as a judge, Deborah Knott simply has no room in her appointment book for murder. Nonetheless it appears she will have to pencil one in in this latest Colleton County mystery.

Mass Market paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). Second Printing. Spine a bit slanted, corners bumped, minor edge wear and rubbing. A nice copy. ; Sixteenth in the Deborah Knott mystery series. Includes a preview of Three Day Town , the next installment in the Deborah Knott series, where Deborah and Dwight are involved in a murder in New York City, and work with Margaret Maron's other famous sleuth, NYPD detective Sigrid Harald to solve the crime. ; 5¾" - 6¾" Tall; 319 pages; "It's the holiday season in rural North Carolina's Colleton County. Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant and his wife, Judge Deborah Knott, have propped his traditional pine tree in the living room. Christmas lights have been hung. Aunt Zell's famous fruitcake has arrived. Deborah can't wait to celebrate with Dwight, her stepson Cal, and all of her colorful relatives. "Then a tragic car wreck casts a dark cloud over the revelry. A beautiful young cheerleader dies in the crash, and her community is devastated. But Dwight soon learns that the girl's death wasn't a simple accident. And more lives may be lost before Christmas Eve unless Deborah and Dwight find the killer - or killers. ".

Shasto O'Leary Soudant (illustrator). New York: Forge:, 2003. First edition, Hardcover, SIGNED, Fine in Fine dust jacket, 400 pp. Cover artwork by: Shasto O'Leary Soudant Signed and dated by the author on the title page. First edition, Hardcover, SIGNED, Fine in Fine dust jacket,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition with full number line. Hardback with dust jacket in good condition!

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. Shasti O'Leary Soudant (Jacket Design and Photo); Phyllis McCabe (Author Photo) (illustrator). 1st Edition, Sept. 2006; 1st Printing. 290 pp. Flawless book and dj save a small stain on fore-edge.

Shasti Soudant (illustrator). Till Human Voices Wake Us by Mark Budz, Bantam 58851, 2007, paperback original. Cover art by Shasti Soudant. Book is brand new and unread.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. Black over orange boards, copper lettering, 291 pp. Corners bumped, dented at base of spine, Jacket in new Brodart, slight edge wear and rubbing. An attractive copy. ; Fifteenth in the Deborah Knott mystery series. ; Deborah Knott Mystery; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; 291 pages; "Judge Deborah Knott can't wait to trade the lush fields of Colleton County for the clear blue ocean and long stretches of sand at Wrightsville Beach. A summer conference for the North Carolina district court judges couldn't come soon enough for Deborah, who is overwhelmed by her newly married life and the responsibilities of being a mom. "Lying beneath the hot summer sun in Wrightsville and reconnecting with old friends over delicious seafood dinners in nearby Wilmington, Deborah finally begins to unwind. But tensions are building beneath the surface of this seemingly peaceful resort area. Deborah's relaxing trip to the seaside takes a sudden, dark turn when she stumbles upon the strangled corpse of one of her less-admired colleagues. It doesn't take long before she realizes that the killer may have another target, much closer to home. "Unwilling to stand idly by while the murderer draws near, Deborah begins to investigate alone. At each turn, her list of suspects grows to include everyone from her judicial colleagues and friends to local television personalities and restaurant employees, and soon it seems that anyone in Wilmington could be capable of murder. ".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. White boards with blue lettering, 303 pp. Corners bumped, slight edge wear, small dents on bottom edge. Jacket in new Brodart, slight edge wear and rubbing. An attractive copy. ; 11th book in the Deborah Knott series. ; Deborah Knott Mystery; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; 303 pages; Between planning her December wedding to Deputy Sheriff Dwight Bryant, numerous parties, family reunions, renovating their house-to-be, not to mention perhaps sitting in her courtroom as a judge, Deborah Knott simply has no room in her appointment book for murder. Nonetheless it appears she will have to pencil one in in this latest Colleton County mystery.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Shasti O' Leary Soudant (Jacket Design); EJ West/Taxi (Jacket Photo) (illustrator). © 2003. 420 pp. A great, almost spotlessly clean copy and dust jacket! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy and dust jacket with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers. Light foxing on page edges, not affecting text. Dust jacket shows minimal wear around edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Shasti O' Leary Soudant (Jacket Design); Patricia McDonough (Author Photo) (illustrator). 479 pp. Solidly bound copy and dj with moderate external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Pages slightly detached from spine. Book slightly warped. Light foxing on page edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Shasti O'Leary Soudant(Jacket Illustration) (illustrator). First Edition. Pearl Harbor by Newt Gingrich William R. Forstchen (First Edition) A sharp bright tight copy. A bright sharp jacket. Not price-clipped. Clear protective cover. Stated, "First Edition: May 2007." First printing with 1 in the number row. BOOK.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. Black over navy boards, silver lettering, 460 pp. Spine slightly cocked, corners bumped, slight edge wear and rubbing. Jacket is price clipped, slight edge wear and rubbing. Signed by author on title page. A nice copy. "Matthew Mercer and Harris Sandler are playing a mysterious game. It's a game almost no one knows about - not their friends, not their coworkers, and certainly not their bosses, who are some of the most powerful senators and congressmen on Capitol Hill. "It's a game that has everything: risk, reward, mystery, and the thrill of knowing that - just by being invited to play - you've confirmed your status as a true power broker in Washington. "But as Matthew and Harris quickly discover, the Zero Game is hiding a secret so explosive that it will shake Washington to its core. And when someone close to them winds up dead, Harris and Matthew realize this game is far more sinister than they ever imagined. As the bull's-eye turns their way, it's clear they're about to become the game's next victims. . . "; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Shasti O' Leary Soudant, dj art. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s). The dust jacket is unclipped ($24.95). First Edition Stated. Signed by the author on the title page.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. Spine very slightly slanted. A bright, attractive copy. "Shadow is the Secret Service code name for First Daughter Nora Hartson. And when Michael Garrick, a young White House lawyer, begins dating the irresistible Nora, he's instantly spellbound, just like everyone else in her world. A world where power is an aphrodisiac, your father is the President, your close friends wear earpieces and carry guns, and everyone watches your every move. Like most, Michael thinks he can handle the pressure. Until, while together late one night, he and Nora witness something they were never meant to see - and become ensnared in a secret agenda, a scheme by a White House insider that included betrayal and murder."; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; Signed by Author.

Softcover. Condition: Bon. Ancien livre de bibliothèque. Petite(s) trace(s) de pliure sur la couverture. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Edition 1990. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Former library book. Slightly creased cover. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Edition 1990. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Soudant, Shasti O'Leary (jacket design); Arthur, Alice M. (author photograph) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Fine condition blue boards, black spine, and gold spine lettering contained in a very good condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes List of Other Books by Nicholas Sparks; Author Dedication; Acknowledgments; Prologue: Christmas Eve 1998; Epilogue and Author's Note. Some light crinkling at the upper jacket spine edge and 1/2 inch repaired closed tear at lower rear jacket tip. All pages are in fine unmarked condition and the spine/binding is in exceedingly tight and square condition (see photographs). "Number one New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks has written the most memorable love stories of our time. Now, in this new novel, he daringly explores a darker realm of the heart in an explosive and emotional tale of betrayal and obsession. Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died - a puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years later, twenty-nine-year-old Julie is far too young to have given up on love. She may be ready to risk caring for someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the sophisticated, handsome engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness that she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire.The Guardian contains all the qualities readers expect from Nicholas Sparks. But he adds a new electrifying intensity - and page after page of riveting suspense." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Flag (jacket design); Soudant, Shasti O'Leary (photo illustration); Arthur, Alice M. (author photograph) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Near fine condition marbled light whitish-blue boards, blue spine, and silver spine lettering contained in a near fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes List of Other Books by Nicholas Sparks; Author Dedication; Acknowledgments; Prologue and Epilogue. "With The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and his other beloved novels, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks has given voice to our deepest beliefs about the power of love. Now he brings us the long-awaited follow-up to The Notebook - a story of an ordinary man who goes to extraordinary lengths to win back the love of his life.After thirty years, Wilson Lewis is forced to face a painful truth: the romance has gone out of his marriage. His wife, Jane, has fallen out of love with him, and it is entirely his fault. Despite the shining example of his in-laws, Noah and Allie Calhoun, and their fifty-year love affair (originally recounted in The Notebook), Wilson himself is a man unable to express his true feelings. He has spent too little time at home and too much at the office, leaving the responsibility of raising their children to Jane. Now his daughter is about to marry, and his wife is thinking about leaving him. But if Wilson is sure of anything, it is this: His love for Jane has only grown over the years, and he will do everything he can to save their marriage. With the memories of Noah and Allie's inspiring life together as his guide, he vows to find a way to make his wife fall in love with him.all over again. In this powerfully moving tale of love lost, rediscovered, and renewed, Nicholas Sparks once again brings readers his unique insight into the only emotion that ultimately really matters." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Shasti O' Leary Soudant, dj art. (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s). The dust jacket is unclipped ($24.95). First Edition Stated. Signed by the author on the title page.

Shasti O'Leary Soudant (illustrator). (Seattle): 47North, (2020). First edition, first printing. "First edition" statement to the copyright page, $24.95 to the jacket. The second entry in the military space opera Palladium Wars series, involves AIs, troop members, smuggling, aliens, political conspiracies, and more. Fine, square, tight and probably unread in matte-laminated boards with space art by Shasti O'Leary Soudant, silver-marbled end-papers, gray headband and tail-band; in a fine dust jacket with art by Soudant; original printed $24.95 price still intact to the rear panel. NO remainder mark. The dust jacket will be placed in a clear, removable protective sleeve after scanning for this entry.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Bachman, Barbara M. (book design); Soudant, Shasti O'Leary (jacket design and illustrations); Henderson, David (author photograph) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Fine condition cream boards, red cloth spine and copper spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Praise for Juliet; Author Dedication; Preliminary Page Quote by Shakespeare; The Prologue; Author's Note and About the Author. First Canadian edition, first printing. "Juliet is one of those rare novels that has it all: lush prose, tightly interwined parallel narratives, intrigue, and historical detail, all set against a backdrop of looming danger. Anne Fortier casts a new light on one of history's greatest stories of passion. I was swept away." -- Sara Gruen, author. "A magnificent contemporary take on the greatest loves story of all time. Epic, sensual, and fast-paced, Anne Fortier's Juliet will leave you stunned -- wideeyed and breathless, with the dust of 14th century Siena on yur brow. A truly astonishing debut." -- Tish Cohen, author. "A high-flying debut . Fortier navigates around false clues and twists, resulting in a . love story that reads like a Da Vinci Code for the smart modern woman." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review). "Ingenious, intriguing, a thrilling story that keeps you turning the pages. This is a wonderfully textured novel of history and imagination that brings Italy, past and present, beautifully to life." -- Kate Mosse, author. "Twenty-five-year-old Julie Jacobs is heartbroken over the death of her beloved aunt Rose. But the shock goes even deeper when she learns that the woman who has been like a mother to her has left her entire estate to Julie's twin sister. The only thing Julie receives is a key -- one carried by her mother on the day she hereself died -- to a safety deposit box in Siena, Italy. This key sends Julie on a journey that will change her life forever -- a journey into the troubled past of her ancestor Giulietta Tolomei. In 1340, still reeling from the slaughter of her parents, Giulietta was smuggled into Siena, where she met a young man named Romeo. Their ill-fated love turned medieval SIena upside down and went on to inspire generations of poets and artists, the story reacching its pinnacle in Shakespeare's famous tragedy. But six centuries have a way of catching up to the present, and Julie begins to discover that here, in this ancient city, the past and present are hard to tell apart. The deeper she delves into the history of Romeo and Giulietta, and the closer she gets to the treasure they allegedly left behind, the greater the danger surrounding her -- superstitions, ancient hostilities, and personal vendettas. As Julie crosses paths with the descendants of the families involved in the unforgettable blood feud, she begins to fear that the notorious curse -- "A plague on both your houses!" -- is still at work, and that she is destined to be its next target. Only someone like Romeo, it seems, could save her from this dreaded fate, but his story ended long ago. Or did it? Frm Anne Fortier comes a sweeping, beautifully written novel of intrigue and identity, of love and legacy, as a young woman discovers that her own fate is irrevocably tied -- for better or worse -- to literatures's greatest star-crossed lovers." -- from the inner front and rear jacket flap.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Soudant, Shasti O'Leary (jacket design); Arthur, Alice M. (author photograph); Ehlers, Chad (jacke front photograph) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Fine unread condition light silver gray boards, black spine, and gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes List of Other Books by Nicholas Sparks; Author Dedication and Acknowledgments. A small rectangular former owner address label neatly affixed to the upper edge of the blank first free endpaper. "From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks comes a tender story of hope and joy, of sacrifice and forgiveness - a moving reminder that love is possible at any age, at any time, and often comes when we least expect it. At forty -five, Adrienne Willis must rethink her entire life when her husband abandons her for a younger woman. Reeling with heartache and in search of a respite, she flees to the small coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina, to tend to a friend's inn for the weekend. But when a major storm starts moving in, it appears that Adrienne's perfect getaway will be ruined - until a guest named Paul Flanner arrives. At fifty-four, Paul has just sold his medical practice and come to Rodanthe to escape his own shattered past. Now, with the storm closing in, two wounded people will turn to each other for comfort - and in one weekend set in motion feelings that will resonate throughout the rest of their lives. In Nights in Rodanthe Nicholas Sparks has written a timeless love story, reaffirming his reputation as America's foremost chronicler of the heart." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as issued. Jethro Soudant, cover art (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s). This Trade Paperback in pictorial wraps is the first edition of this book ($13.95). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line. Signed by the author on the title page.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. Dark orange boards, 304 pp. Bought new, never read, signed by author on title page at the book launching in Raleigh, North Carolina, August 24, 2007. Includes promotional bookmark featuring 'Hard Row' on one side and other Margaret Maron titles on reverse. An attractive copy. Thirteenth in the award winning Deborah Knott mystery series. "As Judge Deborah Knott presides over a case involving a barroom brawl, it becomes clear that deep resentments over race, class, and illegal immigration are simmering just below the surface in the countryside. An early spring sun has begun to shine like a blessing on the fertile fields of North Carolina, but along with the seeds sprouting in the thawing soil, violence is growing as well. Mutilated body parts have appeared along the back roads of Colleton County, and the search for the victim's identity and for that of his killer will lead Deborah and her new husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant, into the desperate realm of undocumented farm workers exploited for cheap labor. "In the meantime, Deborah and Dwight continue to adjust to married life and to having Dwight's eight-year-old son, Cal, live with them full time. When another body is found, these newlyweds will discover dark truths that threaten to permanently alter the serenity of their rural surroundings and their new life together. "; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. Dark orange boards, 304 pp. Bought new, never read, signed by author on title page at the book launching in Raleigh, North Carolina, August 24, 2007. Includes promotional bookmark featuring 'Hard Row' on one side and other Margaret Maron titles on reverse. An attractive copy. Thirteenth in the award winning Deborah Knott mystery series. "As Judge Deborah Knott presides over a case involving a barroom brawl, it becomes clear that deep resentments over race, class, and illegal immigration are simmering just below the surface in the countryside. An early spring sun has begun to shine like a blessing on the fertile fields of North Carolina, but along with the seeds sprouting in the thawing soil, violence is growing as well. Mutilated body parts have appeared along the back roads of Colleton County, and the search for the victim's identity and for that of his killer will lead Deborah and her new husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant, into the desperate realm of undocumented farm workers exploited for cheap labor. "In the meantime, Deborah and Dwight continue to adjust to married life and to having Dwight's eight-year-old son, Cal, live with them full time. When another body is found, these newlyweds will discover dark truths that threaten to permanently alter the serenity of their rural surroundings and their new life together. "; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. Black over orange boards, copper lettering, 291 pp. New, never read. Signed and dated by Margaret Maron at the book launch in Raleigh, NC, August 14, 2009. Fifteenth in the Deborah Knott mystery series. "Judge Deborah Knott can't wait to trade the lush fields of Colleton County for the clear blue ocean and long stretches of sand at Wrightsville Beach. A summer conference for the North Carolina district court judges couldn't come soon enough for Deborah, who is overwhelmed by her newly married life and the responsibilities of being a mom. "Lying beneath the hot summer sun in Wrightsville and reconnecting with old friends over delicious seafood dinners in nearby Wilmington, Deborah finally begins to unwind. But tensions are building beneath the surface of this seemingly peaceful resort area. Deborah's relaxing trip to the seaside takes a sudden, dark turn when she stumbles upon the strangled corpse of one of her less-admired colleagues. It doesn't take long before she realizes that the killer may have another target, much closer to home. "Unwilling to stand idly by while the murderer draws near, Deborah begins to investigate alone. At each turn, her list of suspects grows to include everyone from her judicial colleagues and friends to local television personalities and restaurant employees, and soon it seems that anyone in Wilmington could be capable of murder. "; Deborah Knott Mystery; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; 291 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated by Soudant, Shasti O'Leary [cover] (illustrator). First Edition. Purple over black boards, white lettering, 262 pp. Purchased new, never read. Signed and dated by author on title page. This is from the book launch at Maron's 'hometown' bookstore in Raleigh, NC. Includes a promotional bookmark featuring this book on one side and other Margaret Maron titles on the reverse. Fourteenth in the Deborah Knott mystery series. "As family-owned farms and lush fields in North Carolina's picturesque countryside start to give way to shoddy mansions and housing developments, discontent begins to rile the inhabitants of Judge Deborah Knott's beloved Colleton County. Beneath the surface of her seemingly peaceful town a tide of corruption is rising, and even her strong-willed father might be led down a dark path. "At the same time, the murder of a controversial high-profile woman commissioner pulls Deborah and her husband, Sheriff's Deputy Dwight Bryant, into the shadows of the past, where even the most prominent townsfolk - including the honorable judge herself - have something to hide. Intent on protecting those who love her most, Deborah must balance her own concerns with her commitment to justice, and the knowledge that a vicious killer is still on the loose."; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall; Signed by Author.