The Last Necromancer, C.J. Archer
The Last Necromancer, C.J. Archer
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The Last Necromancer
The Ministry of Curiosities, book 1

Author: C.J. Archer

Narrator: Shiromi Arserio

Unabridged: 8 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: C.J. Archer

Published: 10/27/2016


Synopsis

A waif, her abductor and a twist you won't see coming.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 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.If you like some or all of the following then you'll enjoy THE LAST NECROMANCER: plot twists, street urchins, assassins, secret societies, supernatural or paranormal fantasies with romantic elements, feisty heroines, cold-hearted heroes who melt, a slow-burn romance, ghost stories, a dash of humor, mysteries, history, quirky secondary characters, strong female characters, dissident noblemen, Victorian London.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lana on August 31, 2015

DNF. That being said, let me tell you why. SPOILERS! The first half of this book was intriguing. The plot was interesting. The lore got my attention and my imagination running. I had my reservations about the heroine, Charlie, but I figured this was a character evolution thing. That she'd grow and even......more

Goodreads review by Emma on September 28, 2016

Engaging YA historical fantasy set in Victorian times. Very much enjoyed it as a story that does not demand too much from you but entertaining. Have never read this author before but she has several series set in this alternative Victorian world, which I will definitely explore further. Great as a p......more

Goodreads review by nicklein on February 12, 2017

This was an extremely engaging little nugget of excitement and fun.......more

Goodreads review by Vivien on July 10, 2016

I surprisingly did not DNF this book. I really wanted to, but I didn't. The reason why I continued reading is pretty twisted. But, in all fairness, that's when the author's writing develops/evolves. That's when readers have an OMG WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO HER?!?!?!? SOMEONE HELP HER! Even describin......more

Goodreads review by Mara on September 08, 2015

It seems this is the week I'm going to buy books with wrong expectations. :I The Last Necromancer had everything I love: an intriguing premise, well written prose with a dark twist. And yet the book had a humorous undertone that clashed with the story. We have a witch hunt, kidnapping, a staged attem......more