A highly desirable signed copy of one of the finest Inspector Morse mysteries and a cornerstone of modern British crime fiction.

This 1981 Book Club Associates edition is in Near Fine condition, retaining a sharp, clean dust jacket with only minimal signs of age and handling. The book is firmly bound, internally clean, and presents exceptionally well.

Signed and warmly inscribed by Colin Dexter on the title page:

"For Rupert, with all good wishes to you in life, always"

Unlike the more commonly encountered flat-signed copies, this example contains a substantial personal inscription, adding considerably to its appeal and individuality.

The Dead of Jericho is widely regarded as one of the most important novels in the Inspector Morse canon. The novel established Morse as a detective of unusual depth and complexity, combining classical detective fiction with literary sophistication, psychological insight and a richly evoked Oxford setting. The story was later adapted for the celebrated ITV series starring John Thaw, helping to cement Morse's place among the most enduring figures in British detective fiction.