Starter Villain
| First published | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Tor |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Type | Novel |
| ISBN | 9780765389220 |
| Cover art | Tristan Elwell |
| Pages | 264 |
Notes
- On copyright page: "First Edition: 2023", printing line "0 9 ... 2 1", "copyright (c) 2023", and ISBNs for "ebook" and this "hardcover".
- On jacket front flap: "$28.99 ($38.99 CAN)".
- On jacket back flap: "Jacket art by Tristan Elwell"
- John Scalzi's "Afterword" is dated "December 18, 2022".
- Publication date from Amazon.com as of 2023-08-02. (Pre-ordered PV1 was received 9/22/2023.)
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Goodreads Choice Awards | Science Fiction | Nominee/Finalist |
| 2024 | Dragon Award | Best Science Fiction Novel | Winner |
| 2024 | Hugo Award | Best Novel | Nominee/Finalist |
| 2024 | Locus Poll Award | Best SF Novel | Runner-up |
Other Editions
| Title | Year | Publisher | Format | Type | Catalog ID | Cover Artist | Pages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Villain |
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2023 | Audible Studios | digital audio download | Novel | Tristan Elwell | ||
| Starter Villain |
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2023 | Tor | eBook | Novel | Tristan Elwell | ||
| Starter Villain |
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2023 | Tor UK | eBook | Novel | |||
| Starter Villain |
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2023 | Tor UK | Hardcover | Novel | 272 | ||
| Starter Villain | 2023 | Thorndike Press | Hardcover | Novel | ||||
| Starter Villain |
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2024 | Tor | Trade Paperback | Novel | Tristan Elwell | 279 | |
| Starter Villain |
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2024 | Tor UK | Trade Paperback | Novel | 288 |