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September 1959 Dell reissue, first printing, from the 1958 Random House hardcover
winner of the 1959 Best Novel Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America
cover painting by Robert McGinnis

February 1959 Cardinal paperback reissue, first printing
cover painting by John Fernie
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November 1963 Pocket paperback reissue, 8th printing
cover painting by Robert McGinnis

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May 1943 issue
cover art by Rafael DeSoto
Cornell Woolrich, “Mind over Murder”
W.T. Ballard, “A Heel of the First Water”
Dale Clark, “Death is from Taxes” (Plates O’Rion)
Duane Yarnell, “Murder is My Meat”
Frederick C. Davis, “Home Sweet Homicide” (Bill Brant)
Henry Norton, “Bait”

[updated 5/14/25]