POISON: An 87th Precinct Novel by Ed McBain New York: Arbor House, (1987). First edition, first printing. First printing number code sequence 1 through 10 to the copyright page. SIGNED by the author! Fine in red linen over black boards with gilt embossed titles to the spine, black-and-white headband and tail-band; in a fine dust jacket; original printed $16.95 price still intact to the front inner flap. "Detectives Steve Carella and Hal Wallis interrogate beautiful, wealthy Marilyn Hollis when one of her swains dies of poison, possibly a suicide. Marilyn becomes a murder suspect later, as two more men she has been socially and sexually involved with are killed in a development that creates a serious problem for the investigators. Wallis is now the woman's lover, living with her despite Carella's protest. Both detectives continue to track Marilyn's former male companions, looking for a jealous killer. But Wallis, heartsick, begins to believe that Marilyn is guilty. The taut, gripping story closes with a knockout surprise."--Fantastic Fiction. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT SIGNED FIRST EDITION MYSTERY BOOKS THANKS!