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The Necromancer
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P.M. Richter (Goodreads Author)
THE NECROMANCER
Michelle was brutally attacked in her locked hotel room in Las Vegas. The police didn't believe her and thought she must have lured a man up to her hotel room for a little sexual adventure, which went dangerously out of control.
Michelle sustained visible scars from the terrifying and almost lethal attack, but pure fear motivated the move from her home in Ca...more
Michelle was brutally attacked in her locked hotel room in Las Vegas. The police didn't believe her and thought she must have lured a man up to her hotel room for a little sexual adventure, which went dangerously out of control.
Michelle sustained visible scars from the terrifying and almost lethal attack, but pure fear motivated the move from her home in Ca...more
Kindle Edition, 334 pages
Published
November 6th 2010
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Being from Honolulu myself, I really enjoyed the references to some of my old haunts in Necromancer. However, I never knew so much intrigue was going on!
The story takes tropical everyday and twists a nice dose of magic into it so convincingly you'll swear you've seen it yourself. The characters grow into personalities that showcase Ms. Richter's talent for infusing life into her story. They all move in their own directions, set loose by her words and pace.
Get this on the Kindle, take your sun h...more
The story takes tropical everyday and twists a nice dose of magic into it so convincingly you'll swear you've seen it yourself. The characters grow into personalities that showcase Ms. Richter's talent for infusing life into her story. They all move in their own directions, set loose by her words and pace.
Get this on the Kindle, take your sun h...more
This review was originally posted on Big Al's Books and Pals review blog on Monday, December 3, 2012
This is a dark character driven story and the author spends a lot of time developing her main characters and giving us a detailed history of the mystical religion based upon Witchcraft. Michelle is a strong character in this story, despite her anxiety attacks and being a recovering alcoholic. Omar is evil personified, with a handsome face that lures you in like a drug, which he uses to control his...more
This is a dark character driven story and the author spends a lot of time developing her main characters and giving us a detailed history of the mystical religion based upon Witchcraft. Michelle is a strong character in this story, despite her anxiety attacks and being a recovering alcoholic. Omar is evil personified, with a handsome face that lures you in like a drug, which he uses to control his...more
The Necromancer is the story of Michelle. She is the survivor of a brutal attack that occurred while she was living in Vegas. Michelle decides to start life anew in Hawaii, and begins taking her life back. She is a very career driven woman, and she learns karate for protection and empowerment. Her only problem is her social life; it is stifled because of her fear of men. She meets Omar, and decides he is the one that will get her over her fear, but something about him just isn’t right.
I may be a...more
I may be a...more
The story gives a lot of background information about Witchcraft which I kind of found interesting. I mean I guess it needed to be said but what the author intended certainly superceded its unrealistic paranormal vibe. After all Wicca is considered a religion and rape is a serious crime. Those facts alone are what make this story kinda scary.
Were it not for this book I would've never known, for example, that the religion of witchcraft has over 200,000 adherents in the United States, alone. There...more
Were it not for this book I would've never known, for example, that the religion of witchcraft has over 200,000 adherents in the United States, alone. There...more
Michelle was savagely raped and then almost gutted by her rapist. She still has debilitating panic attacks around men. Children are taken out of the equation. She is also a recovering alcoholic. Fast forward. Michelle is now in charge of the operations of many high end buildings/properties in Hawaii. Her bosses expect only the best and she gives it.
She meets a captivating man and agrees to meet with him for drinks (hers will be non-alcoholic of course). His name is Omar and he has a mesmerizing...more
She meets a captivating man and agrees to meet with him for drinks (hers will be non-alcoholic of course). His name is Omar and he has a mesmerizing...more
Feb 06, 2011
Christa
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
readers of paranormal romance / horror
(Disclosure - I received this book free in an author giveaway.)
This book and I got off to a rough start. Initially, many of the characters were either unlikeable or too inconsistent for me to care about. Michelle, the main character, seems rather chilly, distant and intelligent, yet simultaneously stupid and unthinking in ways that don't really add up for me.
I also got hung up on some errors that I encountered in the book - common misspellings and homonym errors - as well as some facts that did...more
This book and I got off to a rough start. Initially, many of the characters were either unlikeable or too inconsistent for me to care about. Michelle, the main character, seems rather chilly, distant and intelligent, yet simultaneously stupid and unthinking in ways that don't really add up for me.
I also got hung up on some errors that I encountered in the book - common misspellings and homonym errors - as well as some facts that did...more
What an interesting take on witchcraft, magic, and the paranormal. I originally picked up this ebook on amazon before the tour was announced. And then I figured since I had it, I should use my money spent in a productive way. Lol!
let me start by saying this is not on the side of lighter happier stories. It’s dark, sometimes gruesome and pretty scary. It’s got a more serious tone and you are literally in the head of a total serial psychopath! It’s also got the main character going through some ve...more
let me start by saying this is not on the side of lighter happier stories. It’s dark, sometimes gruesome and pretty scary. It’s got a more serious tone and you are literally in the head of a total serial psychopath! It’s also got the main character going through some ve...more
This was a well written, entertaining story. The characters were all well rounded and seemed real. The main character, Michelle (Shelly to her friends) is someone I'd love to be friends with. She was the victim or a horrific attack that forever changed her and she is still dealing with the residual emotional toll it has taken on her. However, she has a great and lucrative job that she loves and a best friend and neighbor, Heather and she is happily living in Hawaii. Then Omar, the handsome, exot...more
This books is completely chilling and creepy.I would have given the book another star except for all the descriptive off camera recaps of several different rapes that happen in the story. They are pretty gruesome and honestly as a women I don't need to read about rape I get it I don't need all the gory details. This book is defiantly for older audiences. The end kinda of petered out as well I'm not sure if she's planning a sequel or not, but there really is no true resolve to the story. I almost...more
Couldn't make up my mind whether to award 4 or 5 stars. Description of Hawaiian Isles, use, knowledge & understanding of psychology within her characters situations & throughout her story, accurate research of Pagan/Wiccan religions and characters actions linked to this; are all extremely good and worthy of 5 stars.
One or two things particularly literacy errors reduced the book down to perhaps 4 stars. I've gone with overall 5 stars as budding authors need encouragement.
I look forward to...more
One or two things particularly literacy errors reduced the book down to perhaps 4 stars. I've gone with overall 5 stars as budding authors need encouragement.
I look forward to...more
This story introduces us to Michelle, who is a hard working property manager. She has a fear of men due to a brutal attack suffered in a hotel room. She finds solace working hard, taking karate lessons and trying to continue working on her sobriety.
She meets a man named Omar, and there is a weird attraction to him. Not really a romantic attraction but some sort of draw to this guy. So Michelle decides, why not try to use this guy to get over her phobia of men since she isn’t really in danger of...more
She meets a man named Omar, and there is a weird attraction to him. Not really a romantic attraction but some sort of draw to this guy. So Michelle decides, why not try to use this guy to get over her phobia of men since she isn’t really in danger of...more
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i liked this story. ** MINOR SPOILERS AT BOTTOM **
i liked and admired michelle, the main character. and found her believable. especially liked her loyalty to friends, her strength, brains, and lack of pretense. i liked her friends and the other characters.
omar is the bad guy/necromancer. the author did a good job fleshing out his backstory. he's serious crazy(this is not a spoiler). but there's not enough about his powers. for a bad guy, he too has some loyalties to certain of his coven / minion...more
i liked and admired michelle, the main character. and found her believable. especially liked her loyalty to friends, her strength, brains, and lack of pretense. i liked her friends and the other characters.
omar is the bad guy/necromancer. the author did a good job fleshing out his backstory. he's serious crazy(this is not a spoiler). but there's not enough about his powers. for a bad guy, he too has some loyalties to certain of his coven / minion...more
I have read a lot of paranormal lately, although it's not really my "norm". Almost all are on the cozy side, not really BAD witches, etc. This one, however, is a radical change to what I've been reading. The Necromancer is, in a word, WICKED! He sets his sights on his perfect mate, and goes all out to get her.
This will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat in amazement, as he exhibits more & more satanic attributes.
This will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat in amazement, as he exhibits more & more satanic attributes.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters especially Michelle and Omar was just creepy. The ending wrapped up nicely. A great read for .99 and I would have gladly paid more.
This was an awesome read!!!! Very easy to read, a great story, pulling you in with the story. Fantastic and very well written. Would love to get ahold of the next one...Spooky, had me almost pulling my hair out and totally biting my nails. Michelle's character is extremely strong and easy to fall in love with. Very descriptive, scary, suspensive!!!!! Must read~~
Really 3.8 stars. pretty good read, but bit slow in the middle. Lot of misuse of pronouns and editing problems especially towards the end.
Well, this is my novel, so I gave it five stars. Available at Amazon and Barns & Noble.
Wow, what a page turner. A book that makes you grimace, smile and gasp for breath all in one.
Having read my fair share of paranormal books generally in young adult this particular story is a refreshing departure. Some what creepy and thrilling with mystery and a bit of a historic lesson regarding the occult. Certainly for mature readers as the content deals with rape and murder.I also have to note that I loved the setting in Hawaii. It is a perfect choice for those Halloween challenges. My second book by this author and I'm definitely looking forward to reading my third.
I found the start of this book to be pretty slow. Before I got to reach the middle I was not sure if I would go on reading it, then the story started to gain a bit of momentum as the characters and their relationships began to make more sense. I didn't relate to the moments of empathy the heroine felt for her nemesis nor the "fits of laughther" moments in the middle of the crisis. This story was mildly entertaining, and the descriptions of the hawaiian scenery were pretty good.
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For all my Goodreads friends, Enjoy.
It's 346 pages
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Pamela Mary has a degree in Psychology, from Northridge State University.
Her four novels:
The Living Image - Thriller
Midnight Reflections - Romantic Suspense
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Deadly Memories - Thriller/Romance
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I'm reading your novel. Absolutely love it. Will put a review here and on Amazon and B&N as well. A magical story. Pam
Apr 10, 2011 06:49pm