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Author Earl EmersonEarl Emerson (born 1948 in Tacoma, Washington) has been publishing mysteries and thrillers since 1985. He is best known for his Thomas Black private eye series set in Seattle. He has also written a number of thrillers with fire department backgrounds. Earl was a firefighter in Seattle for over 32 years.

His books have been nominated for the Edgar Award for best mystery of the year and he's won the Shamus for best private eye novel. Black Hearts and Slow Dancing was named one of the ten best thrillers of the year by the New York Times.

He lives in North Bend, Washington, with his wife and their emergency back-up cat.

Earl Emerson Book List and Awards
His website: www.earlemerson.com
Similar authors: Aaron Elkins, Stuart M. Kaminsky, Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini

Cape Disappointment
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Cape Disappointment by Earl Emerson

Primal Threat
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Primal Threat by Earl Emerson

Firetrap
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Firetrap by Earl Emerson

The Smoke Room
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The Smoke Room by Earl Emerson

Pyro
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Pyro by Earl Emerson

Into the Inferno
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Into the Inferno by Earl Emerson
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Deception Pass | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Deception Pass | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book  1997 NY: Random House  First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket,signed by the author, remainder marked.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Vertical Burn | Emerson, Earl | Signed Book - Advance Reading Copy Emerson, Earl | Vertical Burn | Signed Book - Advance Reading Copy

Author Signed ARC  2002 NY: Ballantine  Advance reading copy, new in pictorial wraps, signed by author.

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Vanishing Smile, The | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Vanishing Smile, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1995 NY: Ballantine  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Catfish Cafe | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Catfish Cafe | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1998 NY: Ballantine  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Deception Pass | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Deception Pass | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1999 NY: Random House  First edition, later printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Million-Dollar Tattoo, The | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Million-Dollar Tattoo, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1986 NY: Ballantine  First edition, first printing, fine/unread in a flawless dust jacket, inscribed to previous owner by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Cape Disappointment | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Cape Disappointment | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  February 2009 NY: Random House Publishing  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.

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Cape Disappointment | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Cape Disappointment | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  February 2009 NY: Random House Publishing  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Firetrap | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Firetrap | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2006 NY:  Random House  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.

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Smoke Room, The | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Smoke Room, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2005 NY: Ballantine  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Firetrap | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Firetrap | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2006 NY:  Random House  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Vertical Burn | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Vertical Burn | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2002 NY: Ballantine  Author Signed Hardcover Book First edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author, remainder marked. Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Deception Pass | Emerson, Earl | First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Deception Pass | Unsigned First Edition Copy

First Edition Hardcover Book 1999 NY: Ballantine First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Portland Laugher, The | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Portland Laugher, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book. 1994 NY: Random House First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Yellow Dog Party | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Yellow Dog Party | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1991 NY: Morrow  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Vertical Burn | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Vertical Burn | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2002 NY: Ballantine  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Pyro | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Pyro | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2004 NY: Ballantine  Signed, 1st edition, 1st printing,  mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Going Crazy in Public | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Going Crazy in Public | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1996 NY: Morrow  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Author Signed Bookplate.  Self-adhesive label, approximately 3" x 4" (though sizes may vary slightly), signed by Earl Emerson.

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Primal Threat | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Primal Threat | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2008 NY: Random House  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Into the Inferno | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Into the Inferno | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  2003 NY: Ballantine  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by the author.

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Into the Inferno | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Into the Inferno | Signed First Edition Copy

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Morons and Madmen | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Morons and Madmen | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1993 NY: Morrow  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.

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Deception Pass | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Deception Pass | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1999 NY: Random House  First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket, signed by author.

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Deception Pass | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Deception Pass | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1999 NY: Random House  First edition, first printing, new/unread in flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Morons and Madmen | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Morons and Madmen | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1993 NY: Morrow  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Million-Dollar Tattoo, The | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Million-Dollar Tattoo, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1996 NY: Ballantine  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Dead Horse Paint Company, The | Emerson, Earl | Signed First Edition Book Emerson, Earl | Dead Horse Paint Company, The | Signed First Edition Copy

Author Signed Hardcover Book.  1997 NY: Morrow  First edition, first printing, mint, new/unread, flawless dust jacket, signed by author.  Each dust jacket is protected in an acid-free archival quality acetate cover.

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Earl Emerson Bibliography

Thomas Black Series

  1. The Rainy City (1985)
  2. Poverty Bay (1985)
  3. Nervous Laughter (1985)
  4. Fat Tuesday (1987)
  5. Deviant Behavior (1988)
  6. Yellow Dog Party (1991)
  7. The Portland Laugher (1994)
  8. The Vanishing Smile (1995)
  9. The Million-Dollar Tattoo (1996)
  10. Deception Pass (1997)
  11. Catfish Cafe (1999)
  12. Cape Disappointment (2009)
  13. Monica's Sister (2013)

Mac Fontana Series
  1. Black Hearts and Slow Dancing (1988)
  2. Help Wanted: Orphans Preferred (1990)
  3. Morons and Madmen (1993)
  4. Going Crazy in Public (1996)
  5. The Dead Horse Paint Company (1997)

Fire Thrillers
  1. Vertical Burn (2002)
  2. Into the Inferno (2003)
  3. Pyro (2004)
  4. The Smoke Room (2005)
  5. Firetrap (2006)
  6. Primal Threat (2008)

Earl Emerson Awards
  • 1986 Shamus Award Winner, Best Private Eye Paperback Novel, Poverty Bay

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