THE THIRD IN A GRIPPING NOIR URBAN FANTASY SERIES FROM THE AUTHOR OF BROKEN SOULS

Necromancer Eric Carter finds himself in the middle of an ages-old feud between two deadly, supernatural foes.

Necromancer Eric Carter’s problems keep getting bigger. Bad enough he’s the unwilling husband to the patron saint of death, Santa Muerte, but now her ex, the Aztec King of the dead, Mictlantecuhtli, has come back — and it turns out that Carter and he are swapping places. As Mictlantecuhtli breaks loose of his prison of jade, Carter is slowly turning to stone. To make matters worse both gods are trying to get Carter to assassinate the other. But only one of them can be telling him the truth and he can’t trust either one. Carter’s solution? Kill them both.

If he wants to get out of this situation with his soul intact he’ll have to go to Mictlan, the Aztec land of the dead, and take down a couple of death gods while facing down the worst trials the place has to offer him: his own sins.

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February 6, 2017
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Eric Carter

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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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