Books Tell You Why, Inc.

First edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine, lightly tanned dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Terry Stokes directly and inscribed to the art director on 1/21/73. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on front paste down. An attractive association copy.

In Crimes of Passion, Terry Stokes tells the shocking story of a small-town girl who is forced to turn to a life of crime in order to pay her bills. Toni is a normal girl who's been through the ups and downs of high school, but when her parents lose their jobs, she has to take whatever work she can get. One day, she answers an online ad for a secretary. The woman who hires her is a mysterious woman named Angelica, and Toni soon realizes that she's in for more than just a job. Angelica tells Toni that she's been cheated on and is looking for revenge. Toni is hesitant at first, but Angelica is relentless in her demands for Toni to help her take down her cheating husband. Toni soon finds herself in the middle of a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Angelica. With the help of her new friend, Toni must figure out who she can trust in order to survive.; 8vo ; Signed by Author.

Price: $70.00