The points of issue
UK Voyager hardcover, July 2006; number line to 1. US Eos hardcover followed in September 2006.
Decode the printer’s key: paste the number line into the decoder · Voyager / HarperCollins first-edition guide.
Is this the true first?
UK Voyager hardcover true first.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Forest Mage (Soldier Son 2) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: UK Voyager hardcover, July 2006; number line to 1. US Eos hardcover followed in September 2006.
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 Voyager hardcover true first.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings differ.
I have a first edition of Forest Mage (Soldier Son 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.