A smart first edition of this intense novel from American writer David Rytman Slavitt, signed by the author. First edition. Signed by the author to the title page. A down-and-out journalist living in Florida is tasked with investigating a mass-murder case while he is still coming to terms with the loss of his own wife. Written by David Rytman Slavitt, an American author, writer, poet, and translator. In the original quarter green cloth with paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with minor wear to the extremities and light sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine