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 … 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.
C.J. Archer is the author of the bestselling Emily Chambers Spirit Medium and Freak House series. If you love historical novels with mystery, romance and a paranormal twist, THE LAST NECROMANCER is for you. It’s the first book in the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES series.
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Super entertaining book and FREE!! This author has a real gift with conversations and herr characters are likeable, drawing you in right away. My only complaint is that the books are short, since, as a self published author, she is trying to get you to buy more of her stories. Still, a great find and an entertaining new author to check out!
Excellent book with plenty of crazy twists and turns – plot moves easily, and keeps a steady pace. Very like able characters, each with their own share of quirks – really worked well to balance out the different parts of the story. Loved the fresh take on Dr. Frankenstein, and was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly he was incorporated into things! The building romance between main characters is a “slow burn”, but promises to build in future volumes. Really liked this one – it really grabbed my interest, and I’m excited to get onto the next in the series!
The author paints a wonderful picture with words. Excellent escape from reality. I would definitely read more from this author.
Clever premise, well done.
This was a well-written story with lovable characters and rich imagery. It’s not the most thrilling story that I’ve read, but it’s very engaging. I’ve bought two more of the series.
I enjoyed this book, the character development, the grittiness of the world, the luxury of the elite and the extra tension that adds. If you are looking for a good historical urban fantasy, this is it.
Great book! Going to continue the series and read them all
It keeps you wanting to know what next is going to happen with new twists to the story throughout. Interesting paranormal novel!
read this book and brought the lest of the series
This was a very enjoyable, quick read. The characters are interesting and relatable, and I would look forward to seeing how they develop over the course of the series.
Liked the tension between main characters, who are each evolving or growing.
C. J. Archer is a great author.
loved the characters dinamics it was very entertaining can’t wait to read the next one
I liked the characters and the plot moved with a good pace. The only reason I can’t give it a higher star rating is because the natural talent she has as a necromancer didn’t impact the plot as much as I thought it should have. It was a good story but not good enough for me to want to buy any more in the series.
Absolutely one of the best page-turners I have read in a long time! Wonderfully developed characters, surprising twists and a very unexpected ending. A must read!
This is not the typical type of book I am interested in reading, but I did like the story.
Loved this book and love MOST of the characters! I need to get the next installment!!!
Lovely characters and twists. Very enjoyable
Homeless boy is a girl and a necromancer. The characters around her are strong and interesting and that makes their relationships interesting and in a few cases fun. Not your typical necromancer story. A good enough read that it will send you to book 2
loved it!