The Last Client of Luis Montez by Manuel Ramos ISBN 13: 9780312139971

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1996. BW2 - An ex-library first edition first printing hardcover book SIGNED by Manuel Ramos on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has label on the spine, inside flaps adhered to the fixed endpapers, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book has library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc.), some light stains, light discoloration and shelf wear. The main character is a Chicano lawyer and former activist feeling smug about a job well done as he waits to meet his client's attractive and appreciative sister for a celebratory drink. Less than a day later he is under arrest for the murder of his client and his life is spiraling out of control. The sister, his alibi, cannot be located and the local police have it out for him because of his implication of police misconduct that won his client his freedom originally. 8.5"x5.75", 194 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed by Author. First… Read More

St Martins Pr, 1996-03. Hardcover. Used: Good.

194 pages. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's black boards in original pictorial jacket. First edition. Hard-luck attorney Luis Montez has hit the big-time at last. He's successfully defended Jimmy Esch, the good-for-nothing son of a powerful Denver family. No small bonus, Jimmy's attractive sister Lisa is, as the saying goes, appreciative. It's enough to make a man quit moping about a lost love. What a difference a day makes. Inside of twenty-four hours, a cop rumored to have received bribes from Montez takes a header off a mountain, Jimmy Esch is found butchered, and the cops consider the attorney their top suspect. Lisa -- Montez's alibi -- has conveniently disappeared. As if all that wasn't enough, Montez must also cope with the news his father is in the hospital. Distracted by family strife and a media circus, Montez broods on the latest wrong turns in his life. Then he decides to act. Jumping bail, he heads across the Rockies to the barrios of San Diego. It's not easy to… Read More

St Martins Pr, 1996-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 5x1x8. Signed by Author. Signed by Author on title page. Minor shelf wear to binding with Softening to tail of spine. Light wear & soiling on edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. Dj lightly worn around edges in a mylar cover.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Saint Martin's Press, LLC, 1996. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine+.

New York: St. Martin's 1996, 1996. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine+/Near Fine+. Crisp and unread, jacket nicked.

Gordonville, VA, U.S.A.: St. Martin's Press, 1996. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition.

St Martins Pr, 1996-03-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.9400 8.2700 5.5900. Signed by the author. First edition.

St Martins Pr, 1996-03-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.9400 8.2700 5.5900. SIGNED by the author. 1st printing.

St Martins Pr, 1996-03-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.9400 8.2700 5.5900. Signed by the author. First edition.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martins, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author on Title Page. 1st Edition. Dust Jacket protected by removable Brodart Cover..

Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 1996 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. first edition/first printing book is tight with no markings, authors signature on title page, minor soiling to top page edge, dj has mylar cover, great copy.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martins, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author on Title Page. 1st Edition.. Dust jacket is protected by removable Brodart cover. Dust jacket has two minor rubs one on front near edge crease the other on the back near edge crease..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martins, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author on Title Page. 1st Edition. Dust jacket is protected by removable Brodart cover. Dust jacket has minor rub on front near edge crease. Also has minor wear on edge..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martins, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author on Title Page. 1st Edition. Dust jacket is protected by removable Brodart cover. Dust jacket has 3/4 inch closed tear at the bottom of the rear panel with a crease where the paper got folded back..

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1996. Author's third mystery in Fine/Fine condition. A very clean, beautiful copy.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martins, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author on Title Page. 1st Edition. Dust jacket is protected by removable Brodart cover. Dust jacket has corner bump at the bottom front corner..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martins, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author on Title Page. 1st Edition. Dust jacket is protected by removable Brodart cover. Dust jacket has corner bump at the top & bottom front corners..

St Martins Pr. hardcover. New. 5x1x8.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: St. Martins, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author on Title Page. 1st Edition. Page Dust jacket protected by removable Brodart cover..