Axe, a Thriller Book Club Edition published by Hamish Hamilton in London in 1964, showcases Ed McBain’s gripping crime novel, delivering raw suspense in his iconic 87th Precinct series. This near fine copy, signed by McBain on the title page, is free of inscriptions with pristine covers. The collectible near fine dust jacket shows minimal wear. A cornerstone of 1960s crime fiction, this signed volume offers collectors a splendid example of McBain’s taut storytelling, capturing the gritty essence of urban detective work, with the direct signature enhancing its literary and collectible allure.