"In his first novel, Nathan introduces a likable, witty, amateur detective who could be a model of his kind of the '90s. Bert Swain is a divorced, middle-aged writer with an understated sense of humor. When offered a job in New York directing publicity for a major medical research facility, Bert jumps at the chance, manages to solve a few crimes, avoid violent death and save both the reputation of the Center and his job. Delighted readers will welcome the next Bert Swain adventure". -- Publishers Weekly A Mystery Guild ...
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"In his first novel, Nathan introduces a likable, witty, amateur detective who could be a model of his kind of the '90s. Bert Swain is a divorced, middle-aged writer with an understated sense of humor. When offered a job in New York directing publicity for a major medical research facility, Bert jumps at the chance, manages to solve a few crimes, avoid violent death and save both the reputation of the Center and his job. Delighted readers will welcome the next Bert Swain adventure". -- Publishers Weekly A Mystery Guild selection
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Very Good. . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofi t job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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NF. Stated first edition, one of 1600 copies. A Near Fine copy in a near f ine dust jacket. Dust soiling to the edges of the book's upper page bl ock. The dust jacket has a small wrinkle at the bottom edge of the fro nt panel. The author's first novel.
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New in new dust jacket. July 1994; 1st printing of 1st edition. New, unread HC in New DJ. Bright, clean, square covers and spine; tightly bound; bright, crisp, clean interior. DJ is bright, clean and complete. 8vo, 176 pp.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book 1st ed. Fine in dust jacket. Author's first book. Limited to 1600 copies. Hired as P.R. director of New York's famous Krinsky Research Center, ex-reporter Bert Swain is thrust into the role of detective when a member of the research staff drops out of sight.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Near fine in very good dustwrapper. Hardcover. Book has light readers crease in front. Dustwrapper has light wear of panel edges, front panel near flap has 3 inch surface tear. Nice, clean text. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.