First edition, thus stated. Good-plus book displaying minor soiling to edges visible when book is closed and also one tiny indentation to back board. DJ also good-plus. Front flap shows creasing, spine discolored, and one small tear at upper back near spine has been mended from inside. No chips or other tears. Not price-clipped. Thriller. The time is "the immediate future" and the headlines are warning WWW III. But what the headlines don't mention is one dangerous code word.