Based on a short story that appeared in ''Weird Heroes'' #1 (an anthology), this novel was published as ''Weird Heroes'' #3. A novel length sequel, ''Eye of the Vulture'', was published as ''Weird Heroes'' #7.
"Pyramid Edition published September, 1976"
Printing not stated, no number line
"Front Cover illustration and Back Cover Painting by Alex Nino" on copyright page, neither piece is visibly signed
"Graphics by Alex Nino" on title page, only a couple of the multiple interior pieces are signed
The last 10+[6] pages advertise more Byron Preiss illustrated novels with artwork by various artists but this is part of the advertising and not included in the contents
The map on pages [8/9] is not credited but is signed
ISBN appears as 0-515-04034-5 on back cover, spine and copyright page. Correct last digit is '-7' but draws no hits on Amazon or OCLC. Neither does the 'bad' number.
Printed in the US