-- First edition, First printing. Signed by Colin Dexter on the title page --

Condition: Book: A near fine copy in the original black cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine. The text block is clean and bright with only minimal signs of age. The original black ribbon page marker is present and intact. Dust Jacket: Housed in the original unclipped dust jacket, which remains in near fine condition with only light shelf wear. A particularly well-preserved example of the twelfth Inspector Morse novel.

Summary One of the finest Inspector Morse novels, Death Is Now My Neighbour finds Morse and Lewis investigating the murder of a young woman in North Oxford. What begins as a seemingly straightforward inquiry develops into a complex mystery involving academic rivalry, hidden relationships, mistaken assumptions and a series of cleverly concealed clues. As the case deepens, Dexter expertly combines traditional detective fiction with psychological insight and the rich academic setting that became a hallmark of the Morse series.

Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished entries in the Inspector Morse series, the novel showcases Dexter's mastery of the classic English murder mystery. His intricate plotting, intellectual puzzles and memorable characterisation helped redefine modern British crime fiction and influenced a generation of detective writers. The Inspector Morse books remain among the most celebrated detective novels of the late twentieth century, further popularised through the acclaimed television adaptations.

An attractive signed first edition of the twelfth Inspector Morse novel by one of Britain's most distinguished crime writers. Copies in this condition, signed by Dexter and complete with both the original dust jacket and ribbon marker, are increasingly sought after by collectors of modern first editions and crime fiction.