Danger Patrol by Wayne D Overholser (1st Edition Mass Market Paperback) . Author: Wayne D Overholser Publisher: Ballantine Books New York, NY U.S.A. 1982 Ed Logan was working the farm with his father when an unexpected visitor arrived. Judge Willoughby rode up and asked Ed to fill out the term of County Sheriff Bill York who had died after being thrown from his horse. Over the next week, Ed would have his hands full dealing with the powerful town banker and the sudden arrival of several strangers. Winds of change were blowing into Turner County and the little county seat of Purgatory. Ed was suddenly the only man standing between a ruthless land baron and his plans to take over the county. Wayne D. Overholser (1906-1996), was an American Western writer. Overholser won the First (1953) Spur Award for Best Western Novel for "Lawman" using the pseudonym Lee Leighton. In 1955 he won the 1954 (second) Spur Award for “The Violent Land”. Three additional pseudonyms were John S. Daniels, Dan J. Stevens and Joseph Wayne; combinations of his three sons' names. This title was his 100th book. Paperback has single reading crease in front cover, but none in spine. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Front cover proclaims "FIRST TIME IN PRINT!" Reverse of title page indicates this copy is from 1st edition May, 1982. Size: 12mo - over 6 - 7" tall, 172pp. Condition: Very Good Mass Market Paperback - 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Copyright 1982. Front cover proclaims "FIRST TIME IN PRINT!" Reverse of title page indicates this copy is from 1st Ballantine edition of May, 1982. 1st printing of 1st edition thus assumed, since no other edition/printing info found. Manufactured in U.S.A. LCCN: 81-22837. ISBN: 0-345-30388-1. Ballantine catalog 30388. MSR = $1.95. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new”. Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” The most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!