An Evil Guest (2008) Signed First Edition Reference

An Evil Guest blends hardboiled detective fiction with Lovecraftian cosmic horror in a near-future setting. Published in 2008, the novel is one of Wolfe’s most divisive works — some readers consider it a brilliant genre mash-up, while others find its opaqueness excessive even by Wolfe standards.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Tor Books, New York Publication date: 2008 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $30–$75
• Unsigned first edition: $5–$12

A curiosity in the Wolfe bibliography that appeals to collectors interested in the intersection of science fiction, noir, and cosmic horror.