The points of issue
UK Voyager hardcover, July 2005; number line to 1. US Eos/HarperCollins hardcover followed in September 2005.
Is this the true first?
UK Voyager hardcover true first; it preceded the US Eos edition by about two months.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Later printings differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of Shaman's Crossing (The Soldier Son Trilogy 1) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: UK Voyager hardcover, July 2005; number line to 1. US Eos/HarperCollins hardcover followed in September 2005.
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; it preceded the US Eos edition by about two months.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Later printings differ.
I have a first edition of Shaman's Crossing (The Soldier Son Trilogy 1) — 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.