Blood of the Necromancer: Part One

‘Blood of the Necromancer’ is the first book in a planned series of novellas following the life of a young necromancer as they come to terms with their abilities. Alex Cooper was born with the natural ability to raise the dead, and under the watchful eye of mysterious mentors, he must come to terms with who he is, and what he can do. When his younger brother is kidnapped, he must make some difficult decisions about the kind of person he wants to be, and how he is willing to use his powers.

Part two of this series is completely planned out and in the process of being written. It’s taken a while to get around to, despite loving the story and the characters. Unfortunately I have such a scatter brain that I can’t help myself but jump from story to story, and I am also working on a number of other novella series at the same time. Consequently progress is slow going. But part two is definitely on the horizon.

Blood of the necromancer is available exclusively through Amazon for Kindle.

‘Alex Cooper was born with the power to raise the dead. He was brought up under the ever-watchful eye of an organisation that he does not trust, and now his services have been sold to the highest bidder against his will. Despite his better judgement, Alex has his hand forced and becomes embroiled in a sinister plan that could mean he loses more than just his freedom. If this young necromancer is going to find his missing brother, he will need to master his powers and that may well mean breaking a few laws of nature along the way.

Blood of the Necromancer is the first part of a story following a young Necromancer named Alex who must discover who he is and what he is destined to become.

From the author of ‘Dead Boat’ and ‘The Room at the End of the Hall’ comes this new YA supernatural thriller.’

The Dead Lands finds a publisher

The Dead Lands is a horror story about a father teaching his son about his job. An all consuming and vital job that protects the village and keeps those that would harm them appeased. They must patrol the cemetery at night. A vigilant eye and steel-hard constitution are required to do what needs to be done for the greater good, but just how much are they willing to sacrifice.

My story was published in Volume 5 of Shallow Waters, edited by Joe Mynhardt and published by Crystal lake Publishing in 2020.

‘Shallow Waters – where the unearthed and the unearthly intertwine, beckoning readers to discover the unknown.

With 23 tales that navigate the eerie crossroads of horror, dark fiction, and the forbidden shadows of life and death, Shallow Waters Vol. 5 invites readers to explore the macabre mysteries that lurk beneath the surface of reality.

Shallow Waters stands as the monthly flash fiction contest of award-winning Crystal Lake Entertainment, a destination where authors submit their most chilling tales, and the finest are featured on Crystal Lake’s Patreon page for patrons to vote. These anthologies encapsulate not just the winning tales but the most thrilling finalists. Find more volumes and participate in future challenges with Crystal Lake Entertainment on Patreon.

Volume Five is a harrowing journey through horror on the road, enigmatic graveyards, karma’s relentless pursuit, the scars of war, and the sinister shades of Halloween.

These horror stories will give you a glimpse into a realm where humanity intersects with the supernatural, where everyday landscapes hide sinister secrets, and the shadows whisper stories of the unknown.
In This Volume…

  • Traverse through mixed realms where the contents of a travel bag have their own life.
  • Encounter ancient Navajo legends arising in the deserts of New Mexico, revealing the true cruelty of Man.
  • Delve into the lives of a cemetery caretaker with a secret gift, and a dead body harboring the hopes of a second chance.
  • Experience the struggle of a seasoned soldier in the war of love, making the most of his final battle, and much more.

Immerse yourself in the enigma, embrace the unknown, and unlock the doors to the forbidden with Shallow Waters Vol.5.

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