Strangler's Serenade
New York: Rinehart & Co Inc, 1951. First Edition. Cloth. 8vo; 249pp; black publisher's cloth over boards; title and author stamped in yellow on spine; fore edge uncut; first edition; dustjacket. First edition (as denoted by the letter "R" in a circle on the copyright page).The story follows a New York detective named Prescott who, while visiting a small town, becomes involved in investigating a series of murders (eventually five) and a suicide, leading to a tense race against time to uncover the truth. Hints of wear to spine ends and corners, previous owners bookplate on ep. In unclipped original jacket ($2.50) with some wear to top spine edge, rub marks to back panel and triangle chip to front cover. A good or better copy.. Item #132
Price: $77.87