Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector’s Edition was meant to hit store shelves December 10, one day after the series finale airs.

But some fans have already received the book, and now they’re getting spoiled.

Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter has confirmed that the show’s new — and evidently spoiler-filled — Collector’s Edition book has gotten into the hands of some fans early after distributors sent the book out before its official release date.

The problem? The book includes details about the series finale. Until today, unsuspecting fans who started reading before the finale airs on Tuesday are getting spoiled. Apparently big time.

Sutter issued the following statement in light of the news:

It has been brought to my attention that our SOA Collector’s Edition book has been sent out a week early by some distributors and book outlets. This book contains details about the final episode of the series. This, my friends, is a storyteller’s worst nightmare. I wanted this book to be a complement to the show. It contains personal messages and photos from the cast, in-depth behind-the-scenes information and detailed breakdowns of episodes. It’s a smart, well-conceived book that I was very excited for the fans to have. After the motherf—ing finale. There are a thousand f—ing people I can blame. And I assure you, by the time I am done, my f—ing basket will be filled with heads of incompetent c—s. But as far as the fans go, the burden is on me. I f—ed up. It was my idea for the book, so ultimately, I am to blame. So if you received a book, I apologize. I ask that you not share your wrath or pain or opinion in social media so as to not spoil the experience of others. There is no excuse for utter ineptitude. It pains me that this will be the parting memory of some fans. I hope you all tune in for the finale. It plays much better than it reads.

In our opinion, the publisher should have seen this coming, because this isn’t the first time a book has gotten into the hands of readers prior to its official date.

And why did they want to release this book just one day after the episode airs? Couldn’t they have waited an extra week or two to help prevent this? We suppose that pesky holiday shopping season was one factor in getting it out as soon as possible.

Sons of Anarchy: The Official Collector’s Edition can be pre-ordered here on Amazon. If you get it early, make sure you don’t open it before watching the finale.