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It's Not a Pretty Sight
An Aaron Gunner Mystery
ISBN: 0399141324
ISBN-13: 9780399141324
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Years ago, Los Angeles private investigator Aaron Gunner was engaged to Nina Pearson. The romance ended when he stranded her at the altar, but he still cares enough to mourn when she is found murdered in her kitchen. The easy suspect is her abusive husband Michael, but although Gunner despises the man, he isn't sure that he's the killer. But if he didn't do it, who did? And why?
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"Gunner knows everybody who's anybody, and even more people who aren't..."
-- Kirkus
"Gunner's search for the killer takes him through the dystopian regions of L.A. that none but the brave-or poverty-stricken or sociopathic-dare roam....[The book] is a first-rate story, melding sharp social commentary with lively plotting and somersaulting dialogue. But its title gives fair warning: Don't expect to like much of what you see here." -- Maureen Corrigan
-- Washington Post Book World
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
Published date: 1996
Size: 6.5 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.05 pounds
Pages: 230
Publisher's Notes
Sticking his nose into other people's business is what Los Angeles private investigator Aaron Gunner does best, but one of the few times he refused to do so, a pretty lady ended up dead. Gunner turned Grace Mokes away because he didn't feel comfortable saving her from the one-sided boxing match that was her marriage to his old friend Jolly, and when Jolly finally killed her less than a week later, Gunner knew he'd made a mistake. A mistake he was determined never to make again.
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It's Not a Pretty Sight (Aaron Gunner Mysteries)
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Putnam Adult. Hardcover. 0399141324 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. 1996 Putnam Adult Hard Cover . Very Good. 1996. ( more information) Offered by Seashellbooks.com, Inc. (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight: An Aaron Gunner Mystery (Aaron Gunner Mysteries)
Gar Anthony Haywood
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It's Not a Pretty Sight : An Aaron Gunner Mystery
Haywood, Gar Anthony
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Penguin Putnam, Incorporated, 1996. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. Not an Ex-Library Book or a Book Club Edition. Jacket: Very Good/Price Not Clipped. 1st Edition: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. 230 Pages. Measures 6-1/4 By 9-1/4. . Hard Cover. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by JP's Books and Beyond (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight: an Aaron Gunner Mystery
Haywood, Gar Anthony
E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1996 Collectible Good in Good jacket Ex Library 1st edition, retired from library, TEXT IS CLEAN AND INTACT, GREAT BOOK!. 1st. Hard Cover. Good/Good. ( more information) Offered by Midwest Book Company (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight : An Aaron Gunner Mystery
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New York: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Putnam Publishing Group, The, 1996, 1996 Hard Cover. Good/Good. First Printing. Ex-Library. ISBN:0399141324. Hardcover book with plastic wrapped DJ. Ex. lib. markings including lib. sticker on front cover. 1107.. First Printing. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by Books N Stuff (United States)
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Near fine copy with a near fine dust jacket. 230pp Mystery G. P. Putnam's NY: 1996 1st Hard Cover 230, Review copy. An Aaron Gunner mystery. Dust jacket covered with mylar jacket protector. ( more information) Offered by McAllister & Solomon Books (United States)
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E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1996. Tight, clean book; very light shelfwear; signed by author on ffep. The dj has light wear along edges; unclipped.. ISBN: 0399141324. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good Plus. ( more information) Offered by Easy Chair Books (United States)
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E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1996 Slight ede wear. mystery. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by King's Books (United States)
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New York: Putnam, 1996 Minor bruising at spine ends.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by A Good Read (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight : An Aaron Gunner Mystery
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Putnam Publishing Group, The, 1996. First Edition, 1st prt. Signed by Author. Haywood has been favorably compared with Walter Moseley and Chester Himes. This is his fourth in the popular L.A. P.I. series. Fine in About Fine lightly rubbed jacket. IMAGE available - Click on the picture icon below.. ISBN: 0399141324. Signed by Author. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CALIFORNIA FICTION GUNNER AARON FICTITIOUS CHARACTER LOS ANGELES CALIF AFRO AMERICANS MYSTERY DETECTIVE HARD BOILED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS. ( more information) Offered by Basement Books (United States)
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IT'S NOT A PRETTY SIGHT
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PUTNAM, 1996. US First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Protected in clear Mylar wrapper. Bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. ( more information) Offered by Mystery Mike's (United States)
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G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1996. US First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Protected in clear Mylar wrapper. Bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. ( more information) Offered by Mystery Mike's (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight
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Putnam, 1996. Hardback. 1st Ed., x-library, vg/vg Series Character: P.I. Aaron Gunner Dust Jackets have protective plastic covers ( more information) Offered by Grave Matters (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight : An Aaron Gunner Mystery
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New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1996. ISBN: 0399141324. First Edition. Fine/Fine. CALIFORNIA FICTION GUNNER AARON FICTITIOUS CHARACTER LOS ANGELES CALIF AFRO AMERICANS MYSTERY DETECTIVE HARD BOILED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS. ( more information) Offered by Whiting Books (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight : An Aaron Gunner Mystery
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Putnam Publishing Group, The, 1996 Condition is AS NEW in a AS NEW DJ. An Excellent copy of this First Stated Edition.. First Stated Edition. Cloth and Paper. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Jonesbookstore.com (United States)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Putnam, 1996. A light "p" has been stamped at the top of the page block. Dust jacket protected by Brodart cover. . First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by Ash Grove Heirloom Books (United States)
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IT'S NOT A PRETTY SIGHT
Haywood, Gar Anthony
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1996. This is Haywood's fourth mystery featuring Los Angeles-based, African-American private detective Aaron Gunner.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight : An Aaron Gunner Mystery
Haywood, Gar A
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Putnam Publishing Group, The, 1996. 1st ed. Fine in dust jacket. Black author's fourth P.I. Aaron Gunner mystery, Los Angeles.. ISBN: 0399141324. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. CALIFORNIA FICTION GUNNER AARON FICTITIOUS CHARACTER LOS ANGELES CALIF AFRO AMERICANS MYSTERY, DETECTIVE, HARD BOILED, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS,. ( more information) Offered by Murder By The Book (United States)
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Haywood, Gar Anthony
New York: Putnam, 1996 Very fine in very fine dust jacket. Aaron Gunner mystery. 1st. ( more information) Offered by Cobblestone books (United States)
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HAYWOOD, Gar Anthony
New York: Putnam, 1996. An "Aaron Gunner" mystery; signed by the author on 2nd fep.; 230pp.. ISBN: 0399141324. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Fiction. ( more information) Offered by abookshop.com (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight
Haywood, Gar Anthony
New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons / Putnam, 1996. First edition. 230 pgs. Author SIGNED and dated 10.17.96. The 4th PI Aaron Gunner mystery. Aaron Gunner is trying to cope with the murder of a former girlfriend, who was abused by her husband, while he does a bit of skip-tracing for Best Way Electronics owner Roman Goody. ISBN: 0-399-14132-4 8vo - 9.25". Trade edition. Dust jacket price, $22.95. The book appears unread. The dust jacket, edge of the front panel is moderately creased. Very Fine condition book in a Very good + dj. ( more information) Offered by Kathryn Ashe Bookseller (United States)
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Haywood, Gar Anthony
E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1996 EXCELLENT - SIGNED by the Author on the Title page. Author's Signature only. A First edition, First printing, with the corresponding number line. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. SIGNED. ( more information) Offered by skylarkerbooks (United States)
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Haywood, Gar Anthony
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1996. Signed by author on title page -- Signature only. An Aaron Gunner Mystery. Book in Mylar cover First edition, First Printing No remainder marks, no ink markings. NOT priced clipped. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by All-Ways Fiction (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight: An Aaron Gunner Mystery
Haywood, Gar Anthony
E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Putnam Pub Group, 1996. Signed on second leaf. In the literary tradition of Chester Himes and Walter Mosley. Unread, and fine in like DJ. 230 pp.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by citynightsbooks (United States)
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It's Not a Pretty Sight
Haywood, Gar Anthony
Putnam, 1996 1st Putnam 1996 signed by author VF/VF. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine/Very Fine. ( more information) Offered by Old Pueblo Books (United States)
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