The fifth book of this dark urban fantasy series follows necromancer Eric Carter through a world of vengeful gods and goddesses, mysterious murders, and restless ghosts.
The Los Angeles Firestorm killed over a hundred thousand people, set in revenge against necromancer Eric Carter for defying the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl. Carter feels every drop of that blood on his hands. But now there's a new problem.
Too many ghosts in one spot and the barrier separating them from the living cracks. And when they cross it, they feed off all the life they can get hold of. People die. L.A. suddenly has a lot more ghosts.
But it's not just one or two ghosts breaking through: it's dozens. Another mage is pulling them through the cracks and turning them into deadly weapons. Eric follows a trail that takes him through the world of the Chinese Triads, old associates, old crimes. And a past that he thought he was done with.
Carter needs to find out how to get things under control, because if more ghosts break through, there's going to be even more blood on his hands.
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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