Two short stories set in the world of Lish McBride's necromancer books.
You Make Me Feel So Young: When Sam and Ramon volunteer to accompany a friend to a black-tie event, they are unprepared for the forces at play among the guests. As the true nature of the evening is revealed, can a necromancer, a were-bear and a vampire stave off disaster?
Halfway Through the Wood: Ramon's life has changed significantly since his best friend turned out to be a necromancer: he's encountered a magical reality beneath the mundane, full of extraordinary and dangerous people and creature, experienced loss, and become a were-bear. And yet, with all of these new challenges and marvels, sometimes the toughest obstacles are closer to home.
Industry Reviews
Reviews for Hold Me Closer, Necromancer:
"With fine writing, tight plotting, a unique and uniquely odd cast of teens, adults, and children, and a pace that smashes through any curtain of disbelief, this sardonic and outrageous story's only problem is that it must, like all good things, come to an end."-Booklist, Starred Review
"McBride pulls no punches and hits where readers will least expect it; the story can be gory and violent, but isn't gratuitously graphic. A solid start that concludes with the promise of Sam's power growing greater and darker, secrets getting deeper, and more fun to follow."-Publishers Weekly
". . . this quirky urban fantasy will compel fans of horror and supernatural romance-and heroic skateboarding slackers."-Kirkus Reviews
"Sam is the ultimate laid-back slacker who also happens to be smart, funny, sweet, and adorable. Every character in this book seems to live in the moment, offering sarcastic humor that lightens up the intense action and dark suspense. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer is entertaining, offbeat, hilarious, and flat-out fun. We loved it."-Justine magazine
"Part scary, part funny, with a touch of tenderness, Hold Me Closer, Necromancer holds readers spellbound with unforgettable characters, snappy dialogue and killer (sometimes literally) song lyrics that open and offer clues to each chapter. Drawing on the timeless adolescent quest for identity and the popularity of supernatural fiction, McBride makes Sam's adventures a scream-and a hoot."-BookPage
Firebug:
"The angst-filled romantic tension bewteen Ava and Lock, supportive friendships, and fast-paced action sequences will keep readers engrossed. This excellent book is a must-have for all libraries, especially where horror, romance, and urban fantasy fiction are hot." -VOYA
"The first in what promises to be another popular series, McBride draws upon her talent of spinning entertaining and suspenseful tales that are fresh, fun, and very droll." -Booklist
"McBride's follow-up to the popular Hold Me Closer Necromancer series maintains her trademark dark humor and engaging, quippy characters. The book exists in the same universe, and possesses the same feeling of incredibly high stakes from the beginning." -School Library Journal
"*Deeply enmeshed with a magical world and its impossible choices before readers ever meet her, Ava and her wholly believable despair are a refreshing change from the endless parade of naive heroines found elsewhere." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
