Hey all, It seems that there is a lot of confusion regarding release dates. I hope I'm not covering things already gone over. All books have a release date. This is used by the publishers to set schedules, bookstore buyers to know what is coming out when, etc. Some books have a "Strict on Sale" date. Usually books by the big selling authors, and sometimes as a vanity thing for others. This is a firm Do Not Sell Before This Date kind of thing. It can cause fines and/or legal hassles. Paths of the Dead does not have a Strict on Sale date. So, it can be sold as soon as it is received. Brad