The points of issue
Pan UK paperback original; first printing per number line. Greg Mandel vol. 2.
Is this the true first?
UK Pan paperback original (1994) is the true first; the later US Tor edition was the first hardcover.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
None notable.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of A Quantum Murder a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Pan UK paperback original; first printing per number line. Greg Mandel vol. 2.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. UK Pan paperback original (1994) is the true first; the later US Tor edition was the first hardcover.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
None notable.
I have a first edition of A Quantum Murder — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.