Katherine John — Without Trace

London, Century, 1990. First edition. Cloth. A well presented, signed first edition of this work of crime fiction by Welsh author, Katherine John. This is a first edition of the work, in the original publisher's smart black cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. With an inscription by the author to the title page, saying 'To Samantha, Best Wishes, Katherine John&apos.Katherine John is one of the pseudonyms of Karen Watkins, a welsh novelist known for her historical works, often set in her home town of Pontypridd. She is best known for her Hearts of Gold series, which was adapted into a BBC drama in 2003. This particular novel has a rather thrilling and sinister tone, following the story of the motorway murderer, of whom no one can figure out the motive or pattern. Local police officers Trevor Joseph and Peter Collins are led down a dangerous path as they take on the case. In the original publisher's black cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is very smart, with minor shelf wear and the odd mark. Small closed tear to the head of the wrap near the front flap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the occasional mark to the first and last pages. Author's ink inscription to the title page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.