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Collector Features & Identification
◦ Author: Stephen King
◦ Cover Design: Scribner (Will Staehle)
◦ Book Series: The Bill Hodges Trilogy (Books 1–3 / Complete Series)
◦ Publisher & Year: Scribner (2014–2016)
◦ Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (Trade Editions)
◦ Edition: First Editions, First Printings (Verified Set)
◦ Identification: This is a verified First Edition, First Printing set of Stephen King\'s complete Bill Hodges Trilogy (also known as the Mr. Mercedes trilogy). Every volume features the full 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 number line indicating a true first printing from Scribner. All volumes are bound in uniform black boards with red quarter-cloth bindings and silver spine lettering.
- Mr. Mercedes (2014) – $30.00 DJ price. White paste-downs.
- Finders Keepers (2015) – $30.00 DJ price. White paste-downs.
- End of Watch (2016) – $30.00 DJ price. White paste-downs.
◦ Genre: Detective Fiction, Hardboiled Thriller, Supernatural Suspense
◦ Topics:
• Retired Det. K. William \"Bill\" Hodges
• Brady Hartsfield (The Mercedes Killer)
• Holly Gibney and Jerome Robinson
• Finders Keepers Detective Agency
• Cyber-Terrorism and Telekinesis
• Obsession and Revenge
◦ Exact Page Counts:
• Mr. Mercedes: 436 Pages
• Finders Keepers: 434 Pages
• End of Watch: 429 Pages
• Combined Total: 1,299 Pages
About the Books (Synopsis)
A brilliant departure into hardboiled detective fiction, Stephen King\'s Bill Hodges Trilogy begins with a horrific act of violence: a stolen Mercedes deliberately driven into a crowd, killing eight. Months later, retired and depressed Detective Bill Hodges receives a taunting letter from the perpetrator, \"The Mercedes Killer.\" What starts as a tense, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse between Hodges and the sociopathic Brady Hartsfield evolves across three novels into a sweeping narrative involving stolen manuscripts, hidden millions, and eventually, a terrifying pivot into the supernatural as Brady\'s mind develops deadly new abilities.
Archival Preservation
◦ Archival Sleeve: Every dust jacket is protected by a professional-grade, 1.5-mil clear Mylar archival cover.
◦ Adhesive-Free Policy: My archival process utilizes zero adhesives, tape, or glues directly on the dust jacket or book, ensuring the integrity and value of the original materials are never compromised.
◦ Archival Backing: The jackets are supported by acid-free, pH-neutral backing paper to preserve paper quality and prevent any toning. Note: The Mylar is fitted naturally with unfinished creases to prevent spine stress and to allow the buyer to make fine visual adjustments to the backing height to their personal preference.
◦ Structural Integrity: Stored upright in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
Condition Report
This complete 3-book set is in Very Good to Like New condition overall, showcasing incredibly firm, unread structural integrity.
◦ Dust Jackets: Very Good to Flawless. Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers are in immaculate, flawless condition, exhibiting absolutely no edge wear, rubbing, or scuffing. End of Watch is structurally excellent, but exhibits a minor cosmetic flaw: a small discolored spot near the top front edge (resembling a faint droplet splash), and an even smaller faint spot on the inner top-left flap. The colors blend with the cover design, making it relatively unobtrusive, but it is present. All jackets are fully stabilized, smoothed, and beautifully protected under Mylar.
◦ Binding & Boards: Like New. The black boards and red quarter-bindings across all three volumes are perfectly clean, square, and solid. The silver spine lettering is exceptionally bright. The hinges on every book are highly resistant and incredibly tight, confirming these volumes have never been broken in or read.
◦ Text Block: Very Good to Like New. The text blocks on Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers are completely pristine, firm, and brilliantly white. End of Watch is equally firm and white, but possesses a minor cosmetic flaw corresponding to the jacket droplet: a faint brown line on the top page edge and another on the long page edge. This does not bleed into the text itself, and the book remains structurally unread.
◦ Internal: Clean, bright white paste-downs and endpapers across the entire set. Free of any internal markings, remainder marks, or owner inscriptions.
The Archival Standard
You are paying for verified quality, professional curation, and collector-level completeness:
• Deep Forensic Research: I conduct meticulous research on every book, thoroughly checking codes, publisher history, and edition markers to guarantee exactly what you are receiving.
• The Craft of Preservation: Hardcover books arrive protected by high-grade archival sleeves with acid-free backing.
• Unmatched Transparency: I provide honest, detailed descriptions of condition, ensuring you know exactly what is in your collection.
• Transparent & Fair Shipping: I do not inflate shipping costs to pad margins. You pay the true, calculated rate for secure transit, whether domestic or international.
• 360° Video Display & Comprehensive Photography: Please see all pictures and the included video to know exactly what you are getting. I utilize a rotating display platform to provide a full 55-second 360-degree rotation of the actual books.
A Note to Collectors on Market Standards
Please be cautious when shopping for premium and collectible books online. Across various marketplaces and forums, I am seeing an increasing number of sellers artificially inflating their prices to match the listings in this archive—without putting in the actual work.
A premium price tag should guarantee premium service. Many of these sellers are not curating cohesive bundles, they are not wrapping jackets in archival Mylar, and they skip the forensic edition research. They hide behind poor, single-angle photographs instead of transparent 360-degree videos, relying on the fact that omitting the truth is just as deceptive as a lie. Furthermore, they inflate shipping costs, ignore 1-day handling times, and fail to pack books securely enough to survive transit.
When you pay a collector\'s premium, you deserve total transparency, preservation, and professional care. Always double-check what is actually included and how the books are being treated before you spend your money.
◦ A quick pro-tip: If you see a listing claiming to be a \"First Book Club Edition\"—run. That is not a real classification, and it tells you everything you need to know about that seller\'s expertise.
Buyer Inquiries
◦ Questions: If you have any questions about this listing or need to see additional details, please reach out. I am always happy to answer any questions you might have.
Shipping & Handling
Your set will be shipped appropriately in a sturdy box with ample bubble wrap and protective wrapping. I ship within 1-day handling time.
◦ Service: USPS Media Mail
◦ Combined Shipping: I offer combined shipping if you are looking to acquire multiple items from the archive. Just send me a direct message before checking out so I can sort the rates for you.
Physical Dimensions
◦ Height: 9.50 in (Uniform set height)
◦ Length: 6.50 in
◦ Width: 4.75 in (Combined approx.)
◦ Weight: 5.00 lb
