Stephen King "Mr. Mercedes" Slipcased First Edition, First Printing

Stephen King's "Mr. Mercedes" - the earliest, most correct version of the book — the one serious collectors want. The Cemetery Dance Limited Edition slipcase elevates this standard first printing into a deluxe collectible.

New York. Scribner (June 3, 2014). Stephen King "Mr. Mercedes" First Edition, First Printing. Includes the matching Cemetery Dance slipcase to complement the design of the book. The dust-jacket is now protected in a new archival Mylar sleeve. A rare gift for the serious Stephen King collector. 

Correct First Edition - First Printing Markings:

• Full number line as required on copyright page starting with "1"
• First Edition Release Date:June 3, 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1501100076
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.5 x 9.2 inches

Slipcased First Edition / First Printing

This is the true first edition, first printing of Mr. Mercedes, published by Scribner in 2014 and housed in a custom premium slipcase designed for archival protection and display. The slipcase elevates the trade first into a collector‑grade presentation, offering durability, aesthetic appeal, and long‑term preservation. The book features the full number line ending in 1, confirming first‑printing status, and retains the original first‑issue dust jacket with printed retail price, as required for collectible copies .

The slipcase—crafted to specialty‑press standards—adds structure, protection, and visual impact, giving this edition the elevated feel of a limited or deluxe production while preserving the authenticity of the true first state. This combination of first printing + premium slipcase makes it an ideal choice for collectors seeking a standout presentation of King’s Edgar Award–winning novel.

About the Book

Mr. Mercedes is the first novel in Stephen King’s acclaimed Bill Hodges Trilogy, followed by Finders Keepers and End of Watch. Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the book marks King’s shift into full‑scale crime fiction, delivering a high‑suspense, character‑driven thriller that blends procedural tension with King’s signature psychological depth.

The story opens in a distressed Midwestern city where a stolen Mercedes plows through a crowd of job‑seekers, killing eight and injuring fifteen. Months later, retired detective Bill Hodges—still haunted by the unsolved case—receives a taunting letter from the killer, Brady Hartsfield, who threatens an even more catastrophic attack. What follows is a race against time as Hodges, aided by two unlikely allies, attempts to stop a murderer obsessed with chaos and death. The novel has been praised for its tight pacing, memorable characters, and chilling portrayal of a sociopathic antagonist .

About the Author

Stephen King is one of the most influential and bestselling authors of all time, with more than sixty published books and hundreds of millions of copies sold worldwide. His work spans horror, fantasy, suspense, crime, and literary fiction, and includes modern classics such as The Stand, The Shining, It, Misery, and The Dark Tower series. King’s recent works include The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, and the full Bill Hodges Trilogy, of which Mr. Mercedes is the first volume .

King’s mastery of character, atmosphere, and psychological tension has earned him numerous awards, including the Edgar Award, Bram Stoker Awards, and the National Medal of Arts. Mr. Mercedes showcases his ability to write compelling crime fiction with the same intensity and emotional resonance found in his horror and supernatural works.

Reviews & Critical Reception

Mr. Mercedes received strong critical acclaim upon release:

• Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, recognizing excellence in crime writing .

• The Washington Post praised it as “a rich, resonant, exceptionally readable accomplishment by a man who can write in whatever genre he chooses” .

• Readers and reviewers highlight its gripping suspense, sharply drawn characters, and chilling villain, making it one of King’s most successful ventures outside the supernatural genre.

The novel also inspired a successful television adaptation, further cementing its place as a major work in King’s modern bibliography.

Features

• True First Edition / First Printing (full number line ending in "1")

• Original first‑issue dust jacket with printed retail price

• Custom premium slipcase (Cemetery Dance Publications) for archival protection and display

• Published by Scribner, 2014

• Part of the Bill Hodges Trilogy

• Collector‑grade condition throughout