Enter for your chance to win 10 of the most beloved fantasy novels in modern history — plus an exclusive preview into an all-new epic saga nearly 40 years in the making.

Quick Rules: No purchase necessary. Open worldwide to entrants 21+, but the physical prize package can only be shipped to U.S. mailing addresses. See full conditions below.

One winner will receive…

Signed Author's Edition of

The Forbidden Spire

(#001 of a limited run)

This is not the standard retail edition which will be available through Amazon or bookstores.

The Author’s Edition is offset printed and features embossed gold foil, along with a signature page stamped with a custom seal of authenticity. The contest winner will receive copy #001 from the limited run.

Ships at launch (June 2026).

The 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Hardcover ($40 Value):

The Name of the Wind — Patrick Rothfuss

Praised for its mythic prose and layered mysteries. The Forbidden Spire carries that same lyrical tone.

Nine Additional Paperbacks ($193 Value):

The Eye of the World — Robert Jordan

Famed for its sprawling, immersive world and the sense that every corner hides a story. The Forbidden Spire shares that same “step through the page” world-building—but won’t take you 100 pages to get going.

Assassin’s Apprentice — Robin Hobb

Known for deeply emotional, character-driven storytelling. Like Fitz, my characters wrestle with love, loyalty, and impossible choices.

The Way of Kings — Brandon Sanderson

Celebrated for weaving multiple POVs into one vast epic. My story follows six central characters whose paths collide in unexpected ways.

The Lies of Locke Lamora — Scott Lynch

Loved for its wit, intrigue, and found-family dynamics. If you enjoy clever banter and dangerous games, you’ll find plenty in The Forbidden Spire.

The Priory of the Orange Tree — Samantha Shannon

Renowned for its dragons and intricate political landscapes. Both our worlds balance ancient magic with the weight of destiny.

Legends & Lattes — Travis Baldree

Cherished for its warmth and quiet moments of connection. My book has its epic battles, but also the quieter beats that make the big moments matter.

The Ember Blade — Chris Wooding

A love letter to classic fantasy with a modern edge. The Forbidden Spire shares its sense of adventure—but turns the hero’s journey inside out.

The Waking Fire — Anthony Ryan

Blends dragons, magic, and technology. Like my world of Necsis, it explores what happens when power meets invention—but with an entirely original magic system.

The Bone Ships — R.J. Barker

Stands out for its unique world and moral complexity. My characters, too, must navigate a world where every choice has a price.

Signed Bookmark Set ($15 Value)

The full set of three launch edition Necsis bookmarks, featuring gorgeous artwork from the world–each signed by the author in metallic ink.

5 Additional Bookmark Sets ($50 Value)

These 15 bookmarks (3 in each style) are unsigned, ready for you to share with your fantasy-loving friends.

Plus, ALL entrants will receive…

The Gnome and the Madman (digital download)

The short story prequel to The Forbidden Spire. Set years before the events of the book, it tells the tale of a mother’s impossible decision, and the beginning of a friendship that would reshape the world.

There’s NO purchase necessary to enter.

You can also get additional entries by sharing the giveaway with fellow lovers of fantasy, science fantasy, world-building, and characters that make bad decisions for good reasons.

Potentially join my beta readers list to help shape the continuing saga as it unfolds across the next 9 books!

Why Am I Doing This?

I’m Matthew Yetter, author of The Forbidden Spire. I’ve been building the world of Necsis for nearly 40 years — waiting until my craft, my voice, and my life experience could do it justice.

I didn’t just want a lived-in world or an epic plot. I wanted characters who feel real — people whose choices matter, whose mistakes have consequences, and whose triumphs feel earned.

Book One is complete, edited, and set for release in June 2026, with Book Two following less than a year later. I’m committed to fast releases, so you never have to wait years between installments. And I've broken the series into three chunks so you don't have to go a decade before some sort of resolution.

Self-publishing gives me that freedom — but it also means I don’t have a big publishing house pushing my books into the spotlight. That’s why I’m doing this giveaway. If you love the books I’ve selected here, I’m confident you’ll love The Forbidden Spire… and the 9 more books to come in The Infinite Saga.

When you enter, you’ll also get my monthly newsletter, the prequel short story The Gnome and the Madman, and behind-the-scenes content. And if you want to go deeper, you can apply to join my beta reader team, helping shape the saga as it unfolds.

Conditions

No purchase necessary to enter.
Open worldwide to entrants 21+, but the physical prize package can only be shipped to U.S. mailing addresses. If the winner resides outside the U.S., Kindle editions of the books will be substituted and physical prizes forfeited.
While anyone may enter, the physical prize package can only be shipped to U.S. mailing addresses.
The winner will be selected at random and notified via email. If no response is received within 7 days, a new winner will be selected.
Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Estimated total prize value is $315 (books, signed copy, and bookmark sets combined; based on retail prices at the time of listing).
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