The Last Necromancer
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4.2 • 579 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Victorian London: For five years, Charlotte (Charlie) Holloway has lived as a boy in the slums. But when one theft too many gets her arrested, her only means of escape lies with a dead man. Charlie hasn't raised a spirit since she first discovered she could do so five years ago. That time, her father banished her. This time, she brings even more trouble upon herself.
People are now hunting Charlie all over London, but only one man succeeds in capturing her.
Lincoln Fitzroy is the mysterious head of a secret organization on the trail of a madman who needs a necromancer to control his newly "made" creatures. There was only one known necromancer in the world - Charlotte - but now there appears to be two. Lincoln captures the willful Charlie in the hopes the boy will lead him to Charlotte. But what happens when he discovers the boy is in fact the young woman he's been searching for all along? And will she agree to work for the man who held her against her will, and for an organization she doesn't trust?
Because Lincoln and his ministry might be just as dangerous as the madman they're hunting.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: If you like some or all of the following then you'll enjoy THE LAST NECROMANCER: plot twists, waifs, assassins, secret societies, supernatural or paranormal fantasies with romantic elements, feisty heroines, cold-hearted heroes who melt, a slow-burn romance, ghost stories, a dash of humor, mysteries, history, quirky secondary characters, strong female characters, dissident noblemen, Victorian London.
Customer Reviews
Fun introduction
I enjoyed this book, I read it in a day, however, it did feel like the first half an hour of a movie in that it is setting the scene for future instalments. I liked all the charecters and their interactions, especially between Charlie, Gus and Seth. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Maybe?
It started really slowly and got bogged down at points. I stuck around for the characters who scratch an itch with my need for unresolved romance. The necromancy angle is weakly developed which is surprising given the title!? While I’m still going to read the next book in the series I’m not recommending this LOL … not a ringing endorsement
An interesting premise, but poorly executed.
An interesting premise, but after reading the first two chapters, I had to stop. The writing, especially the dialogue, makes it difficult to connect with the lead character.