The Death of the Necromancer

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Summary: Near perfect blend of fantasy, horror, adventure and mystery
Review: Wells is a fine writer gifted in the choice of words. Necromancer is nearly flawless except for a few scenes which tend to drag eventhough they are meant to keep the reader on the edge, example the escape under the prison cells which I feel is a trifle too long. The plot is riveting but for me the story scores on the characters. Whether primary or secondary, each character is wonderfully developed, each one with a life of his/her own. The protagonist, Nick and his compatible and strong lover, Madeline, are especially likable. So is Ari, the sorcerer, though I wish Wells has concentrated more on him. Madeline's powerful "witch-grandmother" is another endearing character though short lived. Overall a tremendous effort!