The Trail to Buddha's Mirror (1992) Signed First Edition Reference

The Trail to Buddha’s Mirror was published by St. Martin’s Press in 1992, the second Neal Carey novel. Carey is sent to China to retrieve a scientist who has defected, and the case takes him through the Chinese countryside in a narrative that blends espionage thriller with Winslow’s characteristic wit and cultural observation.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, New York Publication date: 1992 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $150–$400
• Inscribed copies: $200–$600
• Unsigned first edition: $30–$75

An early Winslow title with modest print runs. Scarce but less expensive than the debut.