Pike (2013) Signed First Edition Reference

Pike introduced Benjamin Whitmer as a writer of hard, uncompromising noir fiction. Published in 2013, the novel follows Douglas Pike, a drifter and brawler who returns to rural Ohio to care for his dead daughter’s child. The investigation into his daughter’s death draws Pike into a world of corruption and violence that he is uniquely equipped to navigate — equipped, because violence is his native language.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: PM Press, Oakland (some editions through other publishers) Publication date: 2013 Format: Trade paperback original

The paperback-original format is typical of PM Press publications and affects collecting dynamics — condition matters more for paperbacks.

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $30–$75
• Unsigned first edition: $8–$15

As Whitmer’s debut, Pike carries the standard first-novel interest. The PM Press imprint gives it indie credibility, and the novel’s reception established Whitmer within the country noir/hardboiled community.