I listened to the Audible version of this audiobook. I chose it because I enjoyed another book (The Lesser Dead) by this author so much. This one was also great. I love his writing, his characters, and the stories he tells. This one is an interesting and entertaining book about witches/wizards told from the perspective of the titular character---Andrew, the necromancer. I liked the author's version of witchcraft and the various types of witches/wizards, their different powers, and how they come to develop those powers. ( )

I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. Andrew Blankenship is a very strong warlock. He has an extensive library of spell books in his home, which he has booby trapped for any unsuspecting thief. He’s a recovering alcoholic and is a sponsor to Anneke. She sees all of Andrew’s creations (they are all brought back from the dead), and learned that her gift of pottery could also be magic. A chance encounter with one of Andrew’s undead, begins a war Andrew isn’t prepared for. With his friend, Michael Rudnick, by his side they begin a deadly battle.

“The Necromancer’s House” reminded me of one of the older creepy Stephen King novels. This is certainly one book you don’t want to read alone in the dark. The back story draws you in from the very beginning. The story had a lot of unexpected twists that kept me guessing right up to the very end. My favorite character was Anneke, she was so brave and gave the impression that nothing really scared her. All in all, a brilliantly written novel, one I am sure lovers of Dean Koontz, H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King will enjoy. I look forward to reading much more from this author. ( )

Good story, bit of horror/fantasy. The writing is a big rough at spots I thought. And for not having very many characters I was having problems tracking them. I really liked the magic. Seems like there might be more books coming. ( )

Everything that I have read by Buehlman has been amazing.

This particular novel, as you can tell from the title, is a supernatural thriller full of magic and wizards and I loved it. And I don’t like stories about magic and wizards. Unless they are by this guy. And they have really bad-assed witches. Why are witches scarier than wizards? I don’t know, ask Freud I guess. Characters seemed instantly real and compelling. Pacing was perfect. Full of humor and wit. Did I mention it was scary as hell?

I have also read Those Across the River and The Lesser Dead. Each of these books is completely different than the others and every single one of them is incredible. I have a couple more to read (Suicide Motor Club is next….) and I have no idea what to expect except that they will be great.
This guy is fantastic. If you are making a list of great authors that explore supernatural themes (because Buehlman is at his core a great author) he is up there with anyone you’d care to name (King, McCammon, etc.). He is a great writer who just happens to write stories that are scary as hell.

And I am having so much fun reading them.

Check this guy out if you haven’t already. Start anywhere; everything he writes is great. Buehlman is the guy all my horror friends are falling over themselves spreading the word about.
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This book is totally INSANE!!

I thought Between Two Fires was crazy, but The Necromancer's House has that one beat. By a mile!

Magic is inherent but also can be taught. There are all kinds of spells that may be weaved. There are all kinds of creatures of myth and folklore. There's a meteor! There's a crazy-ass dog... creation. There is the dead founder of AA having conversations through the television. There's a house, filled with many booby traps and spells, and what dark fiction reader doesn't love that? There's also much, much more.

I can't even begin to explain this book, nor would I want to try. But what I can say is that I love and respect an imagination that can come up with something this maniacal and satisfying! It was entertaining, but also had parts where the pain was visceral. The characters were well drawn even if many of them were just downright nasty. I have to admit that a few of the characters that I disliked at first became my favorites by the end. I love when that happens.

I started with Those Across the River , then read Between Two Fires, and now this one. I'm not sure which of Christopher Buehlman's books I'll read next, but I am definitely going to be reading all of them!

I highly recommend this one to lovers of dark fiction, with some magic and myths woven into the narrative fabric. I guarantee you haven't read anything like it! ( )