The Last Necromancer

The Ministry of Curiosities, Book 1

By: C. J. Archer

Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio

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.

Author's Note: If you like some or all of the following then you'll enjoy The Last Necromancer: plot twists, waifs, 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, and Victorian London.

©2015 C.J. Archer (P)2016 C.J. Archer

Disappointing

I read 2 other series by this author and I loved them. But the main character in this book, Charlie, seems like a child. Her voice isn't consistent. The romance is full of superficial angst. The paranormal elements are practically non-existant. The narrator has an issue with ennunciation.

I really loved the Glass Library. I'm disappointed in this.

Different and surprising!

This book was chosen for my book club and I may not have found otherwise. I’m so glad I did! The book kept me drawn in and surprised me at times. I will continue reading the series!

great

I have read the book first, but enjoyed listening to the story more. I get more emotion from it.

Loved Charlie's spunk

I thought CJ Archer did an excellent job painting the character's personalities and sticking to them throughout the story. Can'twait for more!

unimaginative

Juvenile. should have been rated YA. girl is different. boy chases girl. girl fawns over boy. story line was very predictable. snooze