New York: Harper & Row, 1986. dj. Hardcover first edition - The second mystery in the highly praised series featuring Boston private eye John Francis Cuddy - a great series. Tony Hillerman called the plot idea 'fresh and intriguing'; Robert Parker described this novel as a 'pleasure to read.' Winner of the Shamus Award for best PI novel. SIGNED on the title page. 232 pp. ISBN: 0-06-0155159.