Turquoise and orange boards with turquoise writing on spine; top and bottom of book spine rumpled. Front dust jacket near spine has small piece missing; piece missing from top of dust jacket spine to back dust jacket top. Chipping and small piece missing from top of front dust jacket near flap fold; author's name slightly faded and rubbed on dust jacket spine. Small piece missing from top of back dust jacket flap fold; tight binding and pages still look in excellent condition.

Harper & Row First Edition; Second Printing as indicated by "73 74 75 76 77 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2" number line listed on colophon page.

Hillerman's second Navajo mystery novel featuring Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, this copy is in great condition and a rare find of a second printing. Hardcover and original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival Mylar cover.

Book shipped for free via USPS Media Mail; Priority Mail also offered but buyer must choose that shipping option before completing purchase.