Offered here is a hardcover first edition of The Rapanui Code by Kenneth Stiers, published by AuthorHouse of Bloomington, Indiana in 2004. The copyright page clearly states 'First published by AuthorHouse 09/14/04' and carries the ISBN 1-4184-9085-7 (dj), confirming this as the first edition, first printing in the dust jacket format. This psychological thriller has been praised by readers for its gripping blend of mystery, romance, humor, and suspense. Comparisons on the back cover invoke the likes of Stephen King and films such as The Sixth Sense, Body Heat, and The Sting. The story weaves together themes of military service, Vietnam-era history, the Pentagon, and an intricate who-done-it plot that keeps readers guessing to the very end. The book is presented in Very Good condition. The dust jacket is present and intact, showing only light wear at the corners and edges with minor creasing consistent with careful handling. The hardcover boards beneath are clean and solid, with tight and fully functional hinges. The interior pages are bright, clean, and free from any annotations, underlining, foxing, or soiling. There are no library markings, bookplates, or ownership stamps of any kind. No inscriptions or signatures are present. This is a solid, collectible copy of a relatively scarce AuthorHouse self-published title that would be a welcome addition to any collection of modern American thrillers or military fiction. A great find for fans of character-driven suspense with a twist ending.