The Killer Breath, John Wyllie — 1st Edition

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The Killer Breath, John Wyllie — 1st Edition

Name: The Killer Breath, John Wyllie — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4777
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Publication: London, Robert Hale Limited, 1980

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 178.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original black cloth boards remain sharp and clean, with unrubbed silver lettering to the spine and firm, unbumped corners. The binding is sound, tight, and square, exhibiting only the slightest suggestion of rolling. Internally, the text block is clean and free from foxing, though the page edges display a uniform, mild age-toning typical of the paper stock used during this period. The original dust jacket remains bright and entirely unclipped, retaining the '£4.75 net' price to the front flap. It shows minor shelf-wear, primarily consisting of shallow chipping and rubbing to the spine ends, alongside a very small fragment of yellow tape residue to the rear panel. Overall, a highly presentable and well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: First UK Edition, published by Robert Hale in 1980 (following the preceding US publication by Doubleday in 1979).

The book is bound in the publisher's original black cloth with striking silver spine tooling. It is complete with the original dust jacket, featuring cover artwork designed by Colin Thomas, which captures the sinister essence of the novel's West African setting.

The Robert Hale UK first editions of Wyllie's Dr. Quarshie mysteries were produced in much smaller print runs than their US Doubleday counterparts. This makes the UK edition particularly scarce on the open market today, especially when retaining an intact, unclipped dust jacket in highly collectable condition.

In the gripping sixth instalment of John Wyllie’s acclaimed mystery series, the brilliant West African detective Dr. Quarshie finds himself plunged into a treacherous case on the formidable 'Murder Mountain'. When he is tasked with investigating the disappearance of a wealthy mother's daughter, what begins as a missing persons inquiry quickly unravels into a far more sinister confrontation. Quarshie must navigate a landscape of unprincipled characters and dark secrets as he faces off against a diabolical force known only as the 'Killer Breath'. Rich in cultural atmosphere and thick with suspense, this is a masterful and chilling detective thriller.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: John Wyllie

Book Publisher: Robert Hale Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 178

Book Publication Year: 1980

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Dr. Quarshie Mysteries

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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