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Happy fourth birthday, The Ark Files!
To celebrate four years of The Ark Files, the first book in my Eden Black archaeological thriller series, I’ve signed and numbered just ten copies of the limited hardback special edition. These collector’s editions are never normally available, because each one has to be signed and shipped by hand, and we’re on the road so much.
I only release the special edition once a year, to mark the book’s anniversary. Only 30 copies have ever been sold, and this year’s books are numbered 21 to 30. Owning one makes you one of just 30 readers in the world with a signed special edition of The Ark Files.
It feels like only yesterday that I was writing the story that introduced Eden Black and her unlikely crew, who have since become some of your best fictional friends (I hope!).
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Please read before ordering:
Please be aware, I can’t compete with big stores when it comes to printing and shipping times. Your order may have to be printed once the order is placed. Including shipping, and depending on where you are in the world, it can take a couple of weeks. These books aren’t quick, but they sure are beautiful!
Import taxes:
Please be aware that you may have to pay a customs charge from your country when receiving parcels from me here in the UK. I know, it’s annoying for us all. The courier will email you about this, so please make sure your email address is filled in correctly when ordering and check your junk folder regularly. I know, it’s a pain. Ultimately, this is your responsibility, as they won’t even let me know the problem. If you’re unsure, please check before ordering.
If you have any question before or after ordering, please get in touch: hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
Returns and questions:
If you’re not totally satisfied with your book, please get in touch and we will do everything we can to put that right. Please be aware, as it’s just Luke and Mrs R working tirelessly to research, write and publish all these books, it may take a day or so for us to reply. We are humans and appreciate smiles: hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com
Regular paperbacks and ebooks of The Ark Files are always available from Amazon here:
This signed hardback is made for collectors, longtime Eden Black readers, and anyone who wants something truly special from the series. Each copy includes:
In “Traveler First, Writer Second,” I share the real-life adventures that made me want to become a writer. The essay includes never-before-seen photos from the road, and it appears only in the special edition.
Take a look at the photos and videos below to see the book up close.
The Ark Files is a fast-paced archaeological thriller and the first book in the Eden Black series by Luke Richardson.
When treasure hunter Eden Black’s father dies in a plane crash, she discovers it was no accident. Everyone connected to an archaeological dig twenty years ago has met the same fate, and Eden is the last one left. To survive, she must find an ancient manuscript that a secret society will kill to keep hidden.
If you love Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, or Ernest Dempsey, this is the adventure for you. It’s packed with chases, fights, and suspense, but there’s no swearing, sex, or gore.
Copies will be dispatched in mid-October, so they’ll arrive in plenty of time for Christmas. For the Eden Black fan or thriller lover in your life, a signed limited edition is a gift they won’t find anywhere else.
Each copy is signed, numbered, and carefully packed by us at home in Nottingham, UK. We’ll send all orders as soon as we return from our readers’ retreat in Lisbon in mid-October.
Once these ten copies are gone, the special edition won’t be available again until next year. Standard paperbacks of The Ark Files are always available.
Hit the BUY button today to secure your signed copy.
– Luke 😊
What is The Ark Files special edition?
It’s a limited, signed and numbered hardback of The Ark Files by Luke Richardson. It features a foil-stamped cover, full-color endpapers, sprayed edges, a ribbon bookmark, and an exclusive essay that isn’t published anywhere else.
How many copies of The Ark Files special edition are there?
Only ten copies are released each year on the book’s anniversary. Thirty copies have been sold in total, and this year’s edition is numbered 21 to 30.
Is The Ark Files special edition signed?
Yes. Every copy is personally signed and numbered by Luke Richardson. Personalized dedications aren’t available.
When will my copy ship?
All copies will be dispatched in mid-October 2026 from Nottingham, UK.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is free in the UK and $8 to the US.
Is The Ark Files the first book in the Eden Black series?
Yes. The Ark Files is book one of the Eden Black archaeological thriller series, so it’s the perfect place to start.
Is The Ark Files suitable for readers who prefer clean thrillers?
Yes. The book is full of action and suspense but contains no swearing, sex, or gore.
Will the special edition be available again?
The next ten copies will be released on the book’s fifth anniversary. Standard paperback editions are available year-round.
| Weight | 0.381 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20.3 × 12.7 × 2.3 cm |
The Ark Files is book one, so it’s the perfect place to start. Each book works as a standalone adventure, but they’re best read in this order:
1. The Ark Files — where it all begins.
2. The Giza Protocol — ancient secrets, new dangers.
3. The Atlantis Agenda — the hunt for Atlantis begins.
4. The Titanic Deception — what if the Titanic never struck an iceberg?
5. The Templar Enigma — Templar secrets and ancient prophecies.
6. The Lotus Key — one artifact, world-changing stakes.
7. The Sahara Event — what if Atlantis was never beneath the sea, but under the sand?
8. The Alchemist’s Codex — the fire at Notre-Dame was no accident. It was a cover.
When treasure hunter Eden Black’s father dies in a plane crash, she discovers it was no accident. Everyone connected to an archaeological dig twenty years ago has met the same fate, and Eden is the last one left. To survive, she must find an ancient manuscript that a secret society will kill to keep hidden.
Eden Black is a treasure hunter who is pulled into a deadly mystery after her father’s death. The Ark Files is where her story begins, and she’s the heroine of all eight books in the series.
Yes. It’s packed with chases, fights, and suspense, but there’s no swearing, sex, or gore. Older teenagers and adults who enjoy adventure fiction should find it a compelling read.
If you enjoy Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, or Ernest Dempsey, you’ll feel right at home with Eden Black.
Yes. Standard paperbacks of The Ark Files are available year-round, and the signed special edition hardback is released in limited numbers each year.
Luke only offers signed books on special occasions, as he’s often on the road. The Ark Files special edition is one of those occasions. Every copy is personally signed and numbered by Luke and packed by hand at home in Nottingham, UK. Personalized dedications aren’t available.
Only ten copies are released each year, on the book’s anniversary in October. Once they’re sold, the special edition won’t be available again until the following year. The next ten copies will be released on the book’s fifth anniversary in October 2027. Standard paperbacks are available year-round.
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