New York: St Martin's, (1989) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's first book - the mystery that introduced Sacramento PI Kat Colorado. Winner of the Anthony Award for Best First Mystery Novel. SIGNED on title page and dated in the year of publication. As the series grows, Kijeski continues to become more popular, and copies of the earlier books, which were printed in relatively small quantities become harder to find. 232 pp. ISBN: 0-312-029691.