When necromancer Eric
Carter returned to Los Angeles after fifteen years on the run he knew
things were bad, but he never imagined how bad they could get. Sister
murdered, best friend dead, married to the patron saint of death, Santa
Muerte.
And things are just getting worse.
His link to the Aztec death goddess is changing his powers, changing him, and he’s not
sure how far it will go. He’s starting to question his own sanity,
wonder if he’s losing his mind. No mean feat for a guy who talks to the
dead on a regular basis.
While searching for a way to break Santa Muerte’s hold over him, Carter finds himself the target of a psychopath who can steal anyone’s form, powers and memories. Identity theft is one thing, but the guy does it by killing his victims and wearing their
skins like a suit. He can be anyone. He can be anywhere.
Now
Carter has to change the game, go from hunted to hunter. All he has for
help is a Skid Row Bruja and a ghost who’s either his dead friend Alex
or Carter’s own guilt-fueled psychotic break.
If things go right, he just might survive a week where everything is trying to kill him and nothing is as it seems.
The series
In the shadowy world of necromancy, Eric Carter is a man with blood on his hands and a past that’s always catching up to him. A necromancer with a complicated history, Carter’s life is a constant battle against the supernatural forces that seek to use him—or destroy him. But his true enemy might not be the ghosts he raises, or the monsters he faces. It’s the deep guilt and the mistakes he can’t outrun.
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The Eric Carter series takes readers on a relentless journey through a world where magic is real, but so is the gritty underbelly of crime, vengeance, and survival. Set in a world where the dead don’t always stay that way, the series effortlessly blends urban fantasy with noir, creating a dark, atmospheric tale that is both thrilling and deeply human. With every step Carter takes, he’s forced to confront his haunted past—literally—and navigate the dangerous waters of both the living and the dead.
What makes the Eric Carter series stand apart is its focus on character. Carter isn’t just fighting evil—he’s battling the consequences of his own choices, and his sharp, sarcastic humor and unflinching outlook make him an unforgettable protagonist. Every book peels back more layers of his broken soul, all while unraveling mysteries that are as complex as the world around him.
If you’re drawn to characters who blur the lines between hero and antihero, and you want a series that’s not afraid to get its hands dirty, the Eric Carter books will pull you into a world of magic, death, and redemption. It’s not just a fight for survival—it’s a struggle to keep control of who he is, even as the world tries to steal that away.
Each entry in the series builds on the last, weaving a tapestry of dark magic, intricate plots, and deep personal stakes, all while keeping the action fast-paced and gripping. With Eric Carter, it’s not just about the supernatural—it’s about finding a way to stay alive when the past won’t let you go.
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