If they were errors because they said organiZed, recogniZed, realiZed, they aren't errors. American English and British English are different, mostly in the spelling of some words. Color/colour is another example.
And it looks like there will be a sequel released soon... if not, he has other book he's written. Why not read one of those while you wait.
BTW, it's definitely "Thief" not "theif."