Elsewhere in the Dojo, while some of us were listing our signed and numbered hardcovers I decided to give eBay and Amazon another try in order to locate any of the few remaining books that are still on my wanted list.
By chance I spotted a HC of book 8, Shades of Death, for a reasonable price. However the seller did not list the book's number or supply a photo of the actual book so I emailed the seller through Amazon's contact page. I asked about the condition, if it had a cover and what the book's number was. In the automated reply I received, the seller advertised prompt replies within 1 to 2 days. I waited about 3 or 4 days and hadn't heard back so I tried searching for the seller and found a phone number, so I called them. Apparently the seller has a number of stores, and I was referred to another branch. I called the other store and they said they had the book, but it wasn't a hardcover, it was a TPB. I thought "bummer". Oh well, the hunt continues. That is until I received an email reply the next day via the original Amazon email contact. In this email, they stated they had the book, it was in good condition with the dust jacket, and provided the number of the book. That was good enough for me so I placed my order, and less than a week later the book arrived in my mailbox today. Good things shall come to those who wait.
Shades of Death
131/500
It goes to show, you never know what will turn up or where.
Now I only have 4 more books to go....
Book 1: The Ronin - wanted
Book 6: Circles - wanted
Book 7: Gen's Story - wanted
Book 12: Grasscutter - wanted
