The points of issue
UK Bantam Press hardcover 2016; number line to 1.
Is this the true first?
UK Bantam Press true first (21 April 2016); US Tor followed 26 April 2016, only days later, so precedence is narrow.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Fall of Light (Kharkanas Trilogy 2) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: UK Bantam Press hardcover 2016; number line to 1.
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 Bantam Press true first (21 April 2016); US Tor followed 26 April 2016, only days later, so precedence is narrow.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings differ.
I have a first edition of Fall of Light (Kharkanas Trilogy 2) — 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.