The points of issue
Expanded reimagining of The Lightning Tree, roughly twice the original length, illustrated by Nate Taylor. US DAW hardcover published November 14, 2023; first printing with number line running to 1.
Is this the true first?
US DAW hardcover is the true first of this expanded text.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Distinct from the earlier, shorter novella that appeared in the Rogues anthology in 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of The Narrow Road Between Desires (expanded Bast novella) a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: Expanded reimagining of The Lightning Tree, roughly twice the original length, illustrated by Nate Taylor. US DAW hardcover published November 14, 2023; first printing with number line running 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. US DAW hardcover is the true first of this expanded text.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
Distinct from the earlier, shorter novella that appeared in the Rogues anthology in 2014.
I have a first edition of The Narrow Road Between Desires (expanded Bast novella) — 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.