THE QUIET WAR

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Hardcover issue. Publisher's original black boards with gilt titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. A very near fine copy, the binding square and firm, the boards and gilt bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's marks. Complete with the lightly rubbed and creased dustwrapper that is free from fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£18.99 net to the lower front flap).

Signed and dated 'October 2008' by Paul McAuley in black ink on the title page. The first volume in the 'Quiet War' series, nominated for the 2009 Arthur C. Clarke award. Published simultaneously in hardcover and trade paperback, the hardcover is scarce.