Search Results: Crime Thriller from Shellhouse Books

Kelly & Walsh Limited, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, 1933. 1st edition. Limp green vellum, a little rubbed at the edges, gilt front lettering, yapp edges a little creased; internally very fine. Signed by the author on the fep ' To Jack and Olivia/'' two golden friends I have''/ from Wilfrid King/ Christmas 1933'. This is almost certainly Jack Beddington, an advertising executive then working for Shell in Shanghai. The book does exactly what it says in the title.

Orion, 2002. 1st edition. Hardcover. Very fine in very fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author. Superb copy of his first crime thriller, introducing retired cop Max Freeman in the Florida Everglades. Edgar Award winner for Best First Crime Novel of 2003.

Dutton, 2002. 1st edition. Hardcover. Mint in mint dustwrapper. Signed by the author and also by Michael Connelly, with whom Jonathon King stands comparison in respect both of the sense of place - the brooding Florida Everglades - which he brings to his first crime novel, and of the inner demons besetting his main character, the retired cop Max Freeman. Brilliant to have these two writers signing this book. Edgar Award winner for Best First Crime Novel of 2003.