Flamingos Tapa dura - 1992

NY: Doubleday/Perfect Crime, 1992. First edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Crime from NY to Phoenix. Review copy with promo sheet laid in. First printing.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1992. 1st ed. Fine in dust jacket. "Savage is the author of one previous novel, Scratch (Bantam, 1991), and his second effort is a lively, well-written return. After their release from prison, Del Rebus and Elvis Mahoney surface in Phoenix, where they develop an elaborate scam. Their victim is Joseph Scorcese, an elderly mob don who has fled New York City after nearly dying in an assassination attempt. Rebus and Mahoney, who are appealing main characters despite being crooks, quickly find themselves at the center of a noose the Scorcese family tightens around them." -- Library Journal. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Book.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1992. 1st ed. Fine in dust jacket. Publishers sheet laid in. "Savage is the author of one previous novel, Scratch (Bantam, 1991), and his second effort is a lively, well-written return. After their release from prison, Del Rebus and Elvis Mahoney surface in Phoenix, where they develop an elaborate scam. Their victim is Joseph Scorcese, an elderly mob don who has fled New York City after nearly dying in an assassination attempt. Rebus and Mahoney, who are appealing main characters despite being crooks, quickly find themselves at the center of a noose the Scorcese family tightens around them." -- Library Journal. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Book.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Perfect Crime/Doubleday., 1992. First Edition, First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed and dated by author on title page. Meet Del Rebus, a glib, tough ex-con dreaming of a quick score, not only for the money but as a bizarre settling of accounts. Breezing into balmy Phoenix, with his somewhat reluctant partner, Elvis Mahoney, Del encounters an easy mark, the kind of target con artists dream about. But what quickly develops is a nightmare, one that Del boldly--or is it foolishly?--gambles he can turn to his advantage. It begins quietly, but dangerously, on a thoroughfare in Queens. Mob don Joseph Scorcese is almost the fatal victim of assassination--an attempt so botched as to be darkly comic. While Joe departs for Phoenix to recuperate under the supervision of his youngest son, Paul, the question remains: Who ordered the hit? Looking for the answer--and also left in charge of the family business--is Angelo, Joe's somewhat dimmer… Leer más

Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Bantam Dell Pub Group, 1992. Soft cover. Near Fine. Uncorrected Proof. Larger, sturdy softcover, heavy green wrappers, 328 pages. Page 31 top tip creased. Near Fine.

UsedVeryGood. Ex-library usual stamps and markings Good condition but not perfect, Cover has minor nicks and tears, spine shows some creases from use. Ask Questions and request photos if your buying for the cover and not the content. STOCK PHOTOS MAY VARY FROM THE ACTUAL ITEM. ACTUAL PHOTOS AVAIL. UPON REQUEST.

Doubleday, 7/1/1992 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. Acceptable. 1.3000 in x 8.3000 in x 5.6000 in. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.

New York: Perfect Crime Book. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385423802 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed and dated 11-92, by author Mark Savage directly on the title page; In Flamingos, Mark Savage tells the story of one family's journey from poverty to wealth--a journey that's as improbable as it is inspiring.The Santos family begins their story in the heart of the Third World, on the shores of the Rio Negro. For generations, their ancestors have fished and scavenged for food in the murky waters of the river. But when Mark Santos's father dies, the family is thrust into poverty.With nothing left to lose, Mark Santos sets out to turn his family's fortunes around. With hard work and a little luck, Mark and his siblings build a successful business empire.But even in the face of success, the Santos family never lose their sense of humor and their love for each other.… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.