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With the defeat of the evil Douglas behind him, Sam LaCroix is getting used to his new life. Okay, so he hadn’t exactly planned on being a powerful necromancer with a seat on the local magical council and a capricious werewolf sort-of-girlfriend, but things are going fine, right? Well . . .... read more

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  • Samhain "Sam" LaCroix: Main character, a new necromancer. Killed Douglas in the first book. Brid Blackthorn's boyfriend.
  • Bridin "Brid" Blackthorn: Sam's girlfriend, a hybrid werewolf. Future pack leader.
  • James: House-spirit, ages much slower than humans. Is able to turn into a cat and small dragon.
  • Ramon: Sam's best friend, was infected with a rare were strain, can now turn into a were bear.
  • Douglas Montgomery: Sam's defeated rival. A powerful necromancer who has a backup plan.
  • Haley: Sam's sister.
  • Frank: Sam's human friend. Used to work together at fast food resturant. Sam hired him as his assistant.
  • Chuck the Norriser: One of the garden gnomes. Took his name from Chuck Norris, as he is greatly admired among the nomes for his battle skills.
  • Bran: Brid's quiet elder brother, had to step down as the future pack leader due to his sexual preferences.
  • Sean: Brid's boisterous brother.
  • Ashely: A harebringer and Sam's aid in all things dead.
  • Brooke: One os Sam's beat friends. Was murdered by Douglas in the first book. Now she is working as a harebringer.
  • Minion: A former actor who Douglas brought back so he could finish his movie. Now works for Douglas.
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First Sentence edit see section history

I tasted blood as I went down.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. Welcome to My World
2. Come On-a My House, My House, I'm Gonna Give You Candy
3. Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
4. Our House, Was Our Castle and Our Keep
5. Let's Get Together and Feel All Right
6. Every Time It Rains, It Rains Pennies from Heaven
7. Smoke on the Water
8. Slow Ride
9. Another One Bites the Dust
10. Soul Doubt
11. Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend
12. No More Mr. Nice Guy
13. Summertime, and the Living is Easy
14. Turn and Face the Strange (Ch-Ch-Changes)
15. Take It Easy, Don't Let the Sound of Your Own Wheels Make You Crazy
16. I Remember You
17. Hello, Is It Me You're Looking For?
18. Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream
19. Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine House
20. I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet
21. I Got Cat Class and I Got Cat Style
22. Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
23. San Dimas High School Football Rules
24. I'm a Soul Man
25. Stand by Your Man
26. I Hear You Knockin', But You Can't Come In
27. Love is a Battlefield
28. Your Turquoise and Silver Won't Weaken this Old Heart
29. Take Me Home Tonight
30. Papa Don't Preach
31. We Are Family
32. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Acknowledgments

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 2 of 3 in Samhain LaCroix. (standard series)

Preceded by Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Lish McBride (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Henry Halt and Company
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: September 18, 2012
ISBN: 9780805090994
Page Count: 352

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Some swearing, violence, and references to sex


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