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The Alibi
by Sandra Brown
ISBN: 0375408606
ISBN-13: 9780375408601
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Determined to become Charleston's next district attorney, southern gentleman Hammond Cross jumps when he is called upon to prosecute the highly publicized murder of local real estate tycoon Lute Pettijohn. Little does Hammond know, however, that his ticket to the top may come at an impossible price. While a host of people, including his best friend, are busily plotting his downfall, the woman he loves happens to be his prime suspect in the murder trial. Hammond must now choose between love and justice-and then cope with the murderous consequences.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published date: 1999
Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 2.25 pounds
Pages: 615
Publisher's Notes
Ambitious Assistant District Attorney Hammond Cross is delighted to be named chief prosecutor for a high-profile murder case, until he finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman, Dr. Alex Ladd, who turns out to be the prime suspect in the crime. 20,000 first printing. (Adventure & Suspense).
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The Alibi (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))
Sandra Brown
Random House Large Print. Used - Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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The Alibi LARGE PRINT EDITION/UNABRIDGED/COMPLETE
Brown, Sandra
Random House LARGE PRINT; NY, 1999. LARGE PRINT EDITION . Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Very Good/Very Good reading copy condition, former library, clean text, sound binding. LARGE PRINT EDITION/UNABRIDGED/COMPLETE. 2 ISBN: 0375408606. ( more information) Offered by Snooty Literary Society (United States)
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The Alibi LARGE PRINT EDITION/COMPLETE and UNABRIDGED
Brown, Sandra
Random House LARGE PRINT; NY, NY, 1999. LARGE PRINT EDITION. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Good/Good reading copy only condition, former library, clean text, sound binding. LARGE PRINT EDITION/COMPLETE and UNABRIDGED. We specialize in LARGE PRINT Books for Easy-on-the-Eyes Reading. 4 ISBN: 0375408606. ( more information) Offered by Snooty Literary Society (United States)
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The Alibi
Brown, Sandra
Random House Large Print, 1999 Hard Cover. Fine. ( more information) Offered by Bookman (United States)
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The Alibi (Random House Large Print)
Sandra BROWN
Random House Large Print. New in Near Fine dust jacket; .. 1999. Hardcover. New large print hardcover. No remainder mark. DJ has some light rubbing, some minor edgewear. ; 1.79 x 9.53 x 6.57 Inches; 624 pages; Ambitious, smart, and driven to succeed, a.d.a. Hammond Cross has his sights set on the District Attorneys office. Prosecuting a high-profile murder case in his hometown of Charleston practically ensures him the job. But a Saturday night encounter with a mysterious woman is the start of a living nightmare, especially when the prime suspect in his case turns out to be Dr. Alex Ladd, his mystery woman. Hammond now faces a moral dilemmaand a haunting question: Is she innocent of the crime, or was he set up as the perfect alibi? Unspeakable (Warner, 6/98) has grossed over 400,000 hardcover copies and hit #3 on the New York Times bestseller list and #2 on the Wall Street Journal list. It also hit the Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. It will be published in paperback in 9/99 to tie in with this hardcover. Fat Tuesday (Warner, 7/98) has grossed over 1.6 million paperback copies and was a New York Times bestseller worldwide. A Main Selection of The Literary Guild and of Doubleday Book Club. Praise for Unspeakable: The suspense is keep-the-lights-on riveting. ˜ Dallas Morning News Fast-paced and romantically charged.... a harrowing tale of crime, revenge and redemption. ˜ Publishers Weekly . ( more information) Offered by BookNest (United States)
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The Alibi (Random House Large Print)
Sandra Brown
Hardcover. Brand New, Never Used, Perfect Condition. Orders take 5-7 days to process and ship. ( more information) Offered by PapaMedia.com (United States)
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