Mosley, Walter — Diablerie

New York, Bloomsbury, 2008. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Somewhat unusually, an out-of-series homicide-detective noir thriller featuring a nebbish Ben Dibbuk, a man in the thrall of paranoia (is this woman stalking me?) and suspicion (who else is out to get me?) by the author of the Easy Rawlins series and of the short story "Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned," featuring the unforgettable Socrates Fortlow. SIGNED by the author at title page. Black remainder dot along top edge, else a superior, gift-quality condition exemplar, in short octavo format, bright and shiny, illustrated dust jacket. Bound simply in black cloth over boards, sharp and distinct gilt lettering to spine. Stated First American Edition, First Printing, with "1" in "number" line present. 180 pp. and with author note, note on type.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Near Fine/Fine,