2 short tears at top of front cover (1/2", 3/4"); 1" tear across spine about 2" up from bottom. All have been neatly repaired with tape on back side of DJ.

Winner of the Edgar Award for best Mystery novel of the year - one of his 4 best books, in my opinion. A sequel to Odds Against, but enough has changed in the hero's life that I think you could start with this.