The Weight of This World (2017) Signed First Edition Reference

The Weight of This World follows Thad Broom, back from Afghanistan with debilitating PTSD, and Aiden McCall, his childhood friend mired in addiction. Published in 2017, Joy’s second novel deepens the themes of his debut — the trap of poverty, the seduction of drugs, the bonds of male friendship tested to destruction.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York Publication date: 2017 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $40–$100
• Unsigned first edition: $10–$25

Joy’s second novel confirmed that his debut was no fluke. The novel’s treatment of veterans’ issues and the opioid crisis gives it a topical relevance that extends beyond genre fiction.