The Cold War Swap.

ROSS THOMAS

Publication: William Morrow & Company, Inc, 1966, New York

First edition. 8vo. Author's Edgar Award winning first novel. Presentation inscription by the author on the half title page, "For Otto Penzler with all my best, Ross Thomas" Also laid-in to this copy is the business card of the Director of Publicity for William Morrow & Company, Inc. Fine, bright copy in bright fresh dust jacket. The jacket is in the earliest state, priced at $3.95 and with no reviews.

At the height of the Cold War, Michael Padillo and Mac McCorkle, two Americans, run a bar in West Germany. In addition to this job, Padillo has a second job --- he's a spy for the U.S. Government. Overnight, McCorkle's life changes --- he joins his friend in what appears to be a routine assignment, but turns out to be a deadly game of espionage! An exceptional copy of an important book.