Robert Arthur

Vintage seventies printings of these 18 volumes, no interior marks or annotations, all in excellent used condition

Mammoth Hardcover (8 to 10 lbs)

Missouri

Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators

Finding a genuine haunted house for a movie set sounds like fun -- and a great way to generate publicity for the Three Investigators' new detective agency. But when the boys arrive for an overnight visit at Terror Castle -- home of a deceased horror-movie actor -- they soon find out how the place got its name!

The Secret of Terror Castle etc, Vol 1-18

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Karina Halle

Signed special edition from The Bookish Box, includes bookmark and book bae (can be used as a bookmark)

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Underworld Gods

"Magical, witty, deliciously seductive...River of Shadows is a uniquely immersive & tantalizing journey of love and sacrifice that has you rooting for Death and his little bird." - Bestselling author Sav R. Miller Take Hades & Persephone, transport them into twisted Nordic mythology, add in Beauty & the Beast and some Alice in Wonderland, and you get the high steam dark fantasy, River of Shadows. When 24-year old Hanna Heikkinen's estranged father dies, she reluctantly makes the trip to Northern Finland for his funeral. Being in the enchanting land of ice and snow feels miles away from Hanna's busy life back in Los Angeles, especially under the complicated circumstances. But when Hanna discovers that her father's body is missing, that's when things really get weird. A mysterious man, Rasmus, tells Hanna the truth: her father was a powerful shaman who went into Tuonela, the Realm of the Dead, in order to barter for more life, and has been held captive by Tuoni, the God of Death. The only way her father can be freed is if she travels with Rasmus into the mythical underworld to rescue him. Willing to do anything to have a second-chance with her father, Hanna accompanies Rasmus into the dark and bloody realm, traveling via the River of Shadows, stalked by dangerous creatures, monsters, and the living dead, until they finally come into the haunted kingdom ruled by Death and his family. Only for her to be captured and held prisoner by the God of Death himself. Turns out Death is intrigued by Hanna's beauty and fierceness and makes a bargain with her. If she marries him, and spends an eternity in the Realm of the Dead as his wife, he'll set her father free. But even the most noble sacrifices come with hidden costs, and Hanna's might involve the most unexpected of all things: her heart.

River of Shadows SE TBB signed

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Authors and titles included are The Death God’s Sacrifice by Jenny Nordbak, The Demon’s Bargain by Katee Robert, The Hellmouth Guardian’s Lover by Adriana Herrera, The Vixen’s Deceit by Nikki Sloane, The Captive Merman’s Promise by Zoey Castile, The Fae Queen’s Captive by Sierra Simone; Includes all vellum page overlays, authors signatures on sticker plates, no markings or annotations in books, no creases in spines, also includes notecards, Shadow Market map, stickers, nsfw cards, hea cards

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Bonkers Romance

Peculiar Tastes Vol 1-3

Rebecca Yarros

The Bookish Box special editions, Fourth Wing is the first printing which is signed by the author (see photos) includes four page overlays; Iron Flame isn’t signed (none of TBB special editions were) includes five overlays, no mark or annotations

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

The Empyrean

"Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy." --Booklist, starred review

"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you've never read before." âe*#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout


Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general--also known as her tough-as-talons mother--has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.

But when you're smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don't bond to "fragile" humans. They incinerate them.

With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother's daughter--like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.

She'll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise.

Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret.

Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda--because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.

Fourth Wing SIGNED 1st printing & Iron Flame SE TBB

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Jen Williams

Listing is for all three books in The Winnowing Flame trilogy, no marks or annotations, no creases in the spine, books are UK paperbacks

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

The Winnowing Flame Trilogy

Jen Williams, acclaimed author of The Copper Cat trilogy, featuring THE COPPER PROMISE, THE IRON GHOST and THE SILVER TIDE, returns with the first in a blistering new trilogy. 'An original new voice in heroic fantasy' Adrian Tchaikovsky The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by wolves. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die while the realm of his storied ancestors falls to pieces - talk about a guilt trip. Better to be amongst the living, where there are taverns full of women and wine. When eccentric explorer, Lady Vincenza 'Vintage' de Grazon, offers him employment, he sees an easy way out. Even when they are joined by a fugitive witch with a tendency to set things on fire, the prospect of facing down monsters and retrieving ancient artefacts is preferable to the abomination he left behind. But not everyone is willing to let the Eboran empire collapse, and the adventurers are quickly drawn into a tangled conspiracy of magic and war. For the Jure'lia are coming, and the Ninth Rain must fall...

The Ninth Rain, The Bitter Twins, The Poison Song

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Michelle Diener

No marks/annotations, no creases in spine, minor shelf wear-see photos

Class 5 series

Waking up alone . . . Ellie Masters comes out of a coma to find herself the only inhabitant of an eerily empty moon station. She's not on Earth any more, she's not even in the right solar system. So when someone reaches out to her, tells her he's her friend, she's happy to believe it. The alternative is to be stuck alone with an enemy.The hunt of his career . . . Grih Battle Center captain, Renn Sorvihn, has been chasing a rogue Tecran ship for over a month, convinced its captain is simply trying to delay his inevitable surrender and punishment. But when Renn follows the Tecran ship into an unchartered sector, and realises the Tecran have been working their way to a secret moon base for weeks, he suddenly understands things are most definitely not as they seem.Caught in the crossfire . . . When the Tecran arrive, with the Grih hot on their heels, Ellie finds herself the catalyst for heightened danger to everyone. The Tecran see her as evidence of their military's crimes, the Grih see her as a massive diplomatic complication, and her presence brings the whole confrontation up several thousand notches.But Ellie isn't alone, and her new friend has ways to help her. Time to outclass them all . . .

Dark Class

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Matthew Lewis

Christopher MacLachlan

No markings/annotations, no creases in spine, never read

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Matthew Lewis's Gothic masterpiece, depicting a holy man slowly becoming entangled in a web of sin, The Monk is edited with an introduction by Christopher MacLachlan in Penguin Classics.
Savaged by critics for its blasphemy and obscenity, particularly since the author was a Member of Parliament, The Monk soon attracted thousands of readers keen to see if this Gothic novel lived up to its lurid reputation. With acute psychological insight, Lewis shows the diabolical decline of Ambrosio, a worthy superior of the Capuchins of Madrid who is tempted by Matilda, a young girl who has entered his monastery disguised as a boy. Descending into a hell of his own creation, Ambrosio is driven to magic and murder in an attempt to conceal his crimes from the Inquisition. The Monk was greatly admired by the Marquis de Sade, who saw it as a response to the upheavals of the French Revolution, yet it also reveals something more universal- the way violent and erotic impulses lurking within us all can break through every barrier of social restraint.
Matthew Gregory Lewis (1775-1818) was educated at Oxford after which he held a position in the British Embassy at The Hague. It was there in 1794, that he wrote the racy novel The Monk, under the influence of the early German romantics. Its controversial publication in 1796, due to Lewis' new status as MP, earned him fame and the book a great deal of popularity.
If you enjoyed The Monk, you might like Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto, also available in Penguin Classics.


The Monk

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Suzanne Wright

No markings/annotations, minor shelf wear on corners, no creases in spine

The Favor

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Jay Kristoff

Obsidian Moon Crate signed special edition. Never read, some wear on dust jacket corners (how I received the book), see photos. Free of marks/annotations. Author letter included.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

From New York Times bestselling author Jay Kristoff comes Empire of the Vampire, the first illustrated volume of an astonishing new dark fantasy saga. From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hand sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness. Gabriel de León is a silversaint: a member of a holy brotherhood dedicated to defending realm and church from the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order could not stem the tide once daylight failed us, and now, only Gabriel remains. Imprisoned by the very monsters he vowed to destroy, the last silversaint is forced to tell his story. A story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the Wars of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope: The Holy Grail.

Empire of the Vampire OMC SE signed

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M. K. Lobb

FairyLoot special edition includes author letter and monthly card, no marks or annotations 

Discover what's lurking in the shadows in this dark fantasy debut with a murder-mystery twist, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco.



In the city of Ombrazia, saints and their disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power, playing favorites while the unfavored struggle to survive.



After her father's murder at the hands of the Ombrazian military, Rossana Lacertosa is willing to do whatever it takes to dismantle the corrupt system--tapping into her powers as a disciple of Patience, joining the rebellion, and facing the boy who broke her heart. As the youngest captain in the history of Palazzo security, Damian Venturi is expected to be ruthless and strong, and to serve the saints with unquestioning devotion. But three years spent fighting in a never-ending war have left him with deeper scars than he wants to admit...and a fear of confronting the girl he left behind.



Now a murderer stalks Ombrazia's citizens. As the body count climbs, the Palazzo is all too happy to look the other way--that is, until a disciple becomes the newest victim. With every lead turning into a dead end, Damian and Roz must team up to find the killer, even if it means digging up buried emotions. As they dive into the underbelly of Ombrazia, the pair will discover something more sinister--and far less holy. With darkness closing in and time running out, will they be able to save the city from an evil so powerful that it threatens to destroy everything in its path?

Seven Faceless Saints FL SE signed

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Miwako Sugiyama

Bundle includes volumes 1 and 3, no marks or annotations 

Desire and destiny meet head-on in this sexy josei manga! Nobunaga won the genetic lottery and was born an alpha (a)- his beauty, intelligence, and talent drive everyone wild with lust. Despite his seemingly perfect life, Nobunaga is unsatisfied-until he meets the woman of his dreams, who can sate his every desire. Enjoy a taste of the supernatural in this Omegaverse tale about love, lust, and the power of attraction.

Bite Maker: the King's Omega Vol. 1 & 3

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Arata Asanae

Chiho Christie

Leighann Harvey

Includes volumes 1-3, I don’t think this series will have more volumes so it’s the complete set, no cracks in spine, mark free

When Toushirou is hired as a servant for beastman diplomat Alex, he fears the very worst. As an omega, he's gotten used to being treated as a mere plaything, and he prepares to once again "serve" his feline master. But to his surprise, Alex is appalled by the treatment of omegas in Japan and treats him with a kindness he's never experienced before. Little by little, Toushirou's feelings begin to change...

My Mate Is a Feline Gentleman Vol 1-3 (Omegaverse)

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Kichi Kichi Uekawa

Sakura, an office worker at the top of his game working for a major company, has a complex over being an Omega. He hates that Alphas are always oppressing Omegas and has resolved to be Mate-free for life. One day, however, he loses his memory in a freak accident, and finds out that somehow he and his colleague -- an Alpha named Narushige, whom he's always thought of as a rival -- have become mated! At first, Sakura is adamantly against the arrangement, but by and by, Narushige's steadfast compassion, trust, and affection as his partner leave Sakura finding himself attracted to him... NOTE: This book contains mature themes and explicit sexual content, including dubious consent. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.

A Complicated Omega's Second Love

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Melissa McTernan

Wolf Brothers

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you like forbidden romance, fantasy, fated mates, you will love this book' NetGalley Reviewer A dark and steamy fairytale re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood. Perfect for romantasy readers and lovers of smuttok 'Is that what you wanted, brave girl? You wandered through the woods hoping the big bad wolf would find you?' Is it possible to be drawn to someone you've never met? When Ruby feels the eyes of a stranger in the woods, she knows she should be scared, that she should run away, but she can't. Instead, she feels a thrill, feels drawn to this stranger who follows her in the woods. Yearns for his eyes on her every night as she walks home, hoping to hear the crunch of leaves under his feet that signals he's there. Will he ever reveal himself? After all, fate doesn't make mistakes . . . Discover what reader's are saying about this spicy romantasy: 'Ruby is my favorite character. I loved her and Rafe's hot romance... a perfect paranormal romance novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the perfect retelling for anyone who likes spicy paranormal romances. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys books by Jennifer L Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and J Bree' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this retelling of Red Riding Hood with a fantasy twist involving werewolves, witches and other magical creatures!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Plenty of slow burn romance rife with tension... I did not want to put this book down once I started' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This dark and steamy rendition took me on a thrilling journey, weaving together elements of fantasy and romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Finished this in a couple of hours and I loved it! It has Witches, Werewolves, Seers, and Nymphs' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was sucked into this story and couldn't tear myself away. I laughed, cried, I was happy, angry... so many emotions. Rafe is... swoon. And Ruby is a phenomenal female force' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A Curse of Blood and Wolves FL SE

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NEJIGANAMETA

Series complete with six volumes, no creases in spine or elsewhere, no marks or annotations

A sexy josei romance manga about a quiet woman and "perfect" man shedding gender stereotypes and embracing their sensual selves!

Mizuki looks like an ordinary office lady-cute, quiet, and looking for Mr. Right-but while she yearns for love, traditional romances where men take the lead just leave her cold. Then, at the age of 24, Mizuki discovers Shinomiya, a seemingly perfect co-worker who likes aggressive women, and she experiences a fiery awakening. Together, Mizuki and Shinomiya learn that reversing traditional gender roles can be both liberating and exciting!

Ladies on Top Vol. 1-6 (complete series)

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SE from Lucy Eden’s Love Notes from Paradise box Fall 2022, redesigned reversible dust jacket, digitally printed author signature, redesigned hardcover case, special chapter title page design, dust jacket is oversized to book so there was some wear & tear during shipping (see photos)

From USA Today bestselling author Jenika Snow comes a new full-length standalone arranged marriage mafia romance set in the Underworld Kings world that blurs the lines between right and wrong.
My father sold me off to a ruthless killer in the Russian mafia, an alliance between the Bratva and the Cosa Nostra.

An arranged marriage where I’d be at the mercy of the man who’d no doubt see me as his property, where I was sure he’d be just as cruel and violent as every other Made Man I’d known in my life.

Nikolai Petrov, known to be a sociopath and for killing anyone for the smallest infraction. And I'd be forever tied to him, an accessory he could use or dispose of any way he saw fit.

And then I found myself painted red, my wedding dress stained in blood. A man dead by my husband's hands for simply touching my hair.

I was terrified of the lengths Nikolai would go to get what he wanted… to keep me as his, but despite all of that I felt something far stronger, far more dangerous.

Need. Want. Dark and depraved desire. And it was all for the man who said I was his.

For better or worse.

The Underworld Kings

Reckless Heir SE Love Notes from Paradise

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Katharyn Blair

YA books, signed by the author, special editions from The Bookish Box, reversible dust jacket artwork, 

YA bundle

Katharyn Blair crafts a fiercely feminist fantasy with a horrifying curse, swoon-worthy sea captains, and the power of one girl to choose her own fate in this contemporary standalone adventure that's perfect for fans of The Fifth Wave and Seafire, and for anyone who has ever felt unchosen. For Charlotte Holloway, the world ended twice. The first was when her childhood crush, Dean, fell in love--with her older sister. The second was when the Crimson, a curse spread through eye contact, turned the majority of humanity into flesh-eating monsters. Neither end of the world changed Charlotte. She's still in the shadows of her siblings. Her popular older sister, Harlow, now commands forces of survivors. And her talented younger sister, Vanessa, is the Chosen One--who, legend has it, can end the curse. When their settlement is raided by those seeking the Chosen One, Charlotte makes a reckless decision to save Vanessa: she takes her place as prisoner. The word spreads across the seven seas--the Chosen One has been found. But when Dean's life is threatened and a resistance looms on the horizon, the lie keeping Charlotte alive begins to unravel. She'll have to break free, forge new bonds, and choose her own destiny if she has any hope of saving her sisters, her love, and maybe even the world. Because sometimes the end is just a new beginning. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

The Initial Insult; Unchosen, both are SE TBB signed

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Catherine Coulter

1st edition hardback books 7, 8 & 9 of the FBI Thriller series

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

FBI Thriller

Husband-and-wife agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich investigate the murder of FBI agent Dane Carver's twin brother, Father Michael Joseph, and seek the assistance of homeless woman Nicola Jones, a witness to the shooting who is tormented by personal demons. 350,000 first printing.

Eleventh Hour, Blind Side, Blow Out

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Julie Garwood

All first editions; The first four books in hardback of the Buchanan-Reynard series

Buchanan-Renard series

When a serial killer reveals the identity of his next victim--a beautiful woman named Laurant Madden--FBI agent Nick Buchanan steps in to protect her but quickly finds his mission complicated by his feelings for her. Simultaneous.

Heartbreaker, Mercy, Killjoy & Murder List

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John Grisham

Two hardbacks, first editions of The Chamber and The Client; trade paperback edition of A Time to Kill

Twenty-two years after the bombing of a Mississippi law office in which Marvin Kramer's two sons died, Klan member Sam Cayhill, the accused killer, has nearly exhausted his death row appeals, until young lawyer Adam Hall takes the case

The Chamber, The Client, A Time to Kill: John Grisham bundle

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Yuji Kaku

Maruo punches his way into the monstrous world of Ayashimon yakuza with dreams of becoming a manga protagonist! When the Enma Syndicate’s chairman dies, Japan’s supernatural underworld is turned on its head, leaving gangs of ayashimon poised on the brink of war. Urara, the late chairman’s daughter, has plans to come out on top, and she’s found an unlikely ally to help make it happen—Maruo, a human who dreams of being a manga hero. Maruo always wanted to be like the characters in his favorite manga. Unfortunately, his training efforts have paid off a little too well. Now he breaks everything he touches, can’t find a job, and wins every fight too easily. However, when he encounters a girl being pursued by a group of thugs who turn out to actually be monstrous ayashimon in disguise, it seems like his real-life manga story is about to begin!

Ayashimon, Vol. 1

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Minami Mizuno

Four male friends support each other through the colorful ups and downs of teenage love.

These four friends couldn't be more different: Natsuki Hashiba, a dreamer who longs for love, Tomoya Matsunaga, a self-centered playboy, Keiichi Katakura, a winsome guy with a hidden saucy streak, and Tsuyoshi Naoe, a socially awkward nerd who loves anime, manga, and games. Together their high school days are as vibrant as rainbows!

Excited to have plans on Christmas Eve, Natsuki feels like he's finally catching up to his friends who are in relationships. But when the night doesn't go as expected, the stage is set for falling in love.

Rainbow Days, Vol. 1

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Akinari Asakura

A pair of dreamers strive to rise to the top of the comedy world in this story by Akinari Asakura with art by Takeshi Obata (Death Note)!

Shy Azemichi Shijima has secretly been studying the art of comedy. His outgoing classmate Taiyo Higashikata has big dreams of being funny but no follow-through. When the two team up, they just might take the comedy world by storm!

Higashikata ropes Shijima into performing in a comedy duo with him at a school show. Inspired by their guaranteed success, Higashikata asks Shijima to join him in an audacious dream--to rise to the top of Japan's comedy scene by winning major events in both stand-up and sketch comedy!

Show-Ha Shoten!, Vol. 1

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Cherie Priest

Books are in really good condition, no annotations, no cracks in spine, marks on bottom of books-see photos

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Borden Dispatches

Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks; and when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one....
 
The people of Fall River, Massachusetts, fear me. Perhaps rightfully so. I remain a suspect in the brutal deaths of my father and his second wife despite the verdict of innocence at my trial. With our inheritance, my sister, Emma, and I have taken up residence in Maplecroft, a mansion near the sea and far from gossip and scrutiny.
 
But it is not far enough from the affliction that possessed my parents. Their characters, their very souls, were consumed from within by something that left malevolent entities in their place. It originates from the ocean's depths, plaguing the populace with tides of nightmares and madness.
 
This evil cannot hide from me. No matter what guise it assumes, I will be waiting for it. With an axe.

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