the Forbidden Spire
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The opening novel of The Infinite Conflict Trilogy is now available.
Choose from the Limited Author’s Edition Hardcover or Paperback—signed, individually numbered first-printing editions available exclusively through Necsis.Quest.
Why Buy the Limited Author’s Edition?
The Limited Author’s Editions of The Forbidden Spire were created for readers who want something more than a standard paperback or hardcover.
These are signed, individually numbered first-printing editions, produced separately from Amazon’s print-on-demand versions and designed to be beautiful books you will be proud to keep on your shelf for years to come.
Four reasons to choose the Limited Author’s Editions
Higher-Quality First Printing
The Necsis.Quest editions are produced separately from Amazon’s print-on-demand editions using upgraded materials and premium finishing details—including foil treatment, custom design elements, and handcrafted first-printing features.
Signed & Individually Numbered
Every Limited Author’s Edition is personally signed and hand-numbered as part of the shared first printing.
Made for Collectors—and Readers
Whether you want a premium shelf copy, a signed first edition, or simply a more beautiful version of the book, the Limited Author’s Editions are designed to feel special from the moment you hold them.
Direct Support for the Series
One of the best ways to support an independent author is to purchase directly whenever possible. Publishing economics mean direct purchases help far more than retailer sales—and make it easier to continue bringing future books in The Infinite Saga to life.
The paperback LAE is the same price as Amazon’s paperback, but signed, numbered, and produced as part of the higher-quality first printing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Limited Author’s Editions
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These are offset-printed rather than Print-On-Demand, giving the highest quality. In addition, they are signed, numbered, first-printing, with premium finishing.
Hardcovers come with a foil-embossed dust jacket, foil-debossed boards, color map endpapers, head/tail bands, signed/numbered title page.
Paperbacks also receive premium treatment with foil embossed cover and signed/numbered title page.
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Yes. Both are signed and numbered LAEs. The hardcover has additional premium features such as full-color map endpapers and hardcover case details.
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No, not these editions. Amazon will have Kindle and print-on-demand paperback options, but the signed, numbered Limited Author’s Editions are exclusive to Necsis.Quest.
Amazon is also unable to print hardcovers of this size, so Necsis.Quest is the only source for those.
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Yes. Amazon will offer a paperback fulfilled through print-on-demand. The Necsis.Quest paperback is the same price but is a signed, numbered, higher-quality Limited Author’s Edition from the first printing.
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Due to print-on-demand limitations, Amazon cannot produce these. Hardcovers are only available from Necsis.Quest.
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These are part of the signed and numbered first offset printing of the Limited Author’s Edition.
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No, not in this exact signed, numbered first-printing form.
Future print runs of the Author’s Edition of The Forbidden Spire may use the same design and materials, but they will not be numbered.
Shipping & Orders
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The Limited Author’s Editions can ship nearly anywhere in the world
That being said, only the USA and Canada are able to use flat rate shipping.
Shipping to the rest of the world is calculated at check-out, based on the destination and your selected carrier.
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The U.S. and Canada provide flat-rate shipping.
To the U.S.: $7.99 per order, plus $2 per additional item beyond the first.
To Canada: $24.99 per order, plus $6 per additional item beyond the first.
All other locations allow you to select from USPS, UPS, or FedEx. The shipping cost will be calculated by the selected carrier based on the address being shipped to.
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Yes, provided all copies are shipping to the same address. Due to how the shipping system is set up, it is less expensive to ship multiple items in the same order than to ship them separately.
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Although there is no such thing as “damage-proof” packaging, every care will be taken to ensure safe delivery.
Books will be in individual clear plastic bags to protect the foil, wrapped in honeycomb protective packing material, and shipped in a sturdy cardboard mailer/box.
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If the package is damaged in transit, please take pictures before opening. Then, if the book itself was damaged, take pictures of the damage as well. Contact me within 7 days of receipt, and include the pictures. The book will be replaced at no cost, with the original numbering.
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Yes, if the new address is to the same country, and the request is made before shipment. Contact me with your order number and provide the desired new address.
If you need to ship to a different country, it will be necessary to cancel and refund the original order, then purchase again. However, be aware that the book’s limited edition numbering will be higher than it would originally have been.
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Yes. All shipping methods include tracking numbers, and international shipping will also be insured.
Numbering & Signing
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In purchase order, shared across both hardcover and paperback LAE’s.
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No. Numbering is shared across the combined LAE first printing.
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In the interest of both fairness and logistics, this is not possible.
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Absolutely. The option is available during check-out.
Unsigned copies will still have the LAE embossed seal and numbering.
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Yes. Simply leave the Insription box blank when you order.
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Certainly. You can provide a requested inscription of up to 12 words when you order. Please ensure that all spelling is correct.
Be aware that at the author’s sole discretion, inscriptions may be lightly edited or declined if inappropriate. Should this be necessary, you will be contacted before the product ships.
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Signature, inscription (if requested), embossed seal, and limited edition numbering will all appear on the book’s Title page, just inside the front cover.
Product Details
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6 × 9 inchess.
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The U.S. and Canada provide flat-rate shipping.
To the U.S.: $7.99 per order, plus $2 per additional item beyond the first.
To Canada: $24.99 per order, plus $6 per additional item beyond the first.
All other locations allow you to select from USPS, UPS, or FedEx. The shipping cost will be calculated by the selected carrier based on the address being shipped to.
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It’s the same novel across all versions. The only difference is in special features.
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Product images are photoreal renders created from the final production files and materials references. Final copies may vary slightly in ordinary production details.
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They are based on final print files and production specifications, but minor variation is possible due to printing, foil, emboss/deboss, and hand-numbering/signing.