
Dead Things
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0756407745
ISBN 13: 9780756407742
Publication date:
February 5th, 2013
Publisher: DAW
Pages: 295
Eric Carter is a necromancer, a title he carries like a curse rather than a badge of honor. In a world teeming with spectral beings and supernatural disturbances, his unique ability to communicate with the dead complicates his life in unimaginable ways. Haunted by his own choices and the restless spirits that fill his existence, Eric navigates the murky waters of necromancy with a blend of reluctance and dark curiosity.
As Eric delves deeper into the realm of the afterlife, he uncovers a chilling underbelly of malevolent forces lurking just beyond the veil. Those who seek to manipulate death for their gain become not just threats, but a part of a larger, more sinister agenda. Each encounter leads him further into chaos, as allies become enemies, and the line between life and death blurs ominously.
Despite the dark nature of his abilities, Eric finds moments of connection, both with the living and the dead. His complicated relationships add emotional depth to the struggle, forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions. In this gritty journey through a world where death is merely the beginning, Eric grapples with his own identity and the choices that have led him to this precarious position.
The road ahead is fraught with danger, filled with fractured spirits and the weight of unresolved pasts. As he seeks to master his powers while battling external threats, Eric must also find a way to navigate his own demons. Only then can he hope to transform the ugly label of "necromancer" into something more profound and perhaps, redeeming.
As Eric delves deeper into the realm of the afterlife, he uncovers a chilling underbelly of malevolent forces lurking just beyond the veil. Those who seek to manipulate death for their gain become not just threats, but a part of a larger, more sinister agenda. Each encounter leads him further into chaos, as allies become enemies, and the line between life and death blurs ominously.
Despite the dark nature of his abilities, Eric finds moments of connection, both with the living and the dead. His complicated relationships add emotional depth to the struggle, forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions. In this gritty journey through a world where death is merely the beginning, Eric grapples with his own identity and the choices that have led him to this precarious position.
The road ahead is fraught with danger, filled with fractured spirits and the weight of unresolved pasts. As he seeks to master his powers while battling external threats, Eric must also find a way to navigate his own demons. Only then can he hope to transform the ugly label of "necromancer" into something more profound and perhaps, redeeming.