This book is in good condition. Its spine is intact with a small vertical tear on the bottom right; no written marks in this book. However, the front cover has a crease on the right corner and the right top corner is torn off. There is also a crease on the bottom left corner of the back cover. Please see photo for detail. Due to these issues, the book was rated as acceptable, but, again, there are no torn pages or written marks. Taken from the back cover: "Wounded in the line of duty, NYPD homicide cop John Corey is convalescing in rural eastern Long Island when an attractive young couple he knows is found shot to death on the family patio."