The fourth book of this dark urban fantasy series follows necromancer Eric Carter through a world of vengeful gods and goddesses, mysterious murders, and restless ghosts.
Los Angeles is burning.
During one of the hottest summers the city has ever seen, someone is murdering mages with fires that burn when they shouldn't, that don't stop when they should. Necromancer Eric Carter is being framed for the killings and hunted by his own people.
To Carter, everything points to the god Quetzalcoatl coming after him, after he defied the mad wind god in the Aztec land of the dead. But too many things aren't adding up, and Carter knows there's more going on.
If he doesn't figure out what it is and put a stop to it fast, Quetzalcoatl won't just kill him, he'll burn the whole damn city down with him.
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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