The points of issue
UK Voyager hardcover, July 2007; number line to 1. US Eos hardcover followed in January 2008.
Is this the true first?
UK Voyager hardcover true first; the US Eos edition did not appear until 2008.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Renegade's Magic (Soldier Son 3) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: UK Voyager hardcover, July 2007; number line to 1. US Eos hardcover followed in January 2008.
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; the US Eos edition did not appear until 2008.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings differ.
I have a first edition of Renegade's Magic (Soldier Son 3) — 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.