The Necromancer's Rise

Reapers Reborn Chronicles #2

by Alex Gates

The forces of darkness stir, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

Doryan’s life has become a tangled web of responsibilities. As he grapples with the shocking revelation of a daughter he never knew existed, he is thrust into a nightmarish mission involving magic, mayhem, and the undead.

A necromancer seeks to summon a banished god from the depths of Sheol. The battle will test Doryan’s limits, and the price of victory may prove higher than ever imagined.

"The Necromancer's Rise" is a heart-pounding urban fantasy adventure that will leave you breathless. Join Doryan as he battles unspeakable evil and faces gut-wrenching sacrifice. Can he navigate the perils of the supernatural world and protect humanity from an impending cataclysm, or will the shadows claim him?

The battle against darkness continues, and the stakes have never been higher. Are you ready to rise with the Reapers?

386 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2023

About the author

A product of Small Town, California, Alex Gates is a loving husband, skilled educator, true Gryffindor, dragon-slayer, wizard of the highest order, defender of the realm, Cowboys fan, and connoisseur of cheap beer. He spent four years at California State University, Sacramento studying literature, watching football, and day drinking before obtaining a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Southern California.

Reviews

[Penny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the first book in this series, so I was happy to get my hands on the second book. Doryan just can’t seem to accept his new life because of revelations about his old life. However, he has to try because there is a town that is teeming with zombies, and he has a new enemy to face that is so much more powerful than him and his team. I really enjoyed this second book, probably more than the first. The background in this book came a little out of left field since the backstory to certain details changed a little bit, but it was a good change (can’t say too much). I am growing quite fond of these characters, and I can’t wait to see what the next book holds. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to BookSirens for the ARC. This is a sequel that I was hugely looking forward to after loving the first book, and it did not disappoint.

I am absolutely obsessed with how the author uses established myth - combined with pop culture references! - to set out the basis of the world, but then develops their own explanations and lore around that. Without including any spoilers, one bit that particularly stood out was the explanation as to why staking a vampire has an effect: a brilliant bit of narrative.

I enjoyed the moral greyness of some of the new side characters, which really added some extra depth to the story, as did the developed backstories that were shared in this book. I think you could probably read it as a standalone novel and still really enjoy it, but I'd recommend reading the first one too.

[merlin513 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picking up soon after the end of book one, ‘The Necromancer’s Rise’ pitches Doryan headfirst into more supernatural shennanigans than his limted understanding of his new life can handle. And things only go down hill from there.

Adria proves yet again to be difficult to kill while Doryan takes the brunt of the damage. Emerging triumphant (?) with brand new weapons of questionable origin and even more confused than ever about his place in the fight for humanity.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Audrey Cienki · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Necromancer’s Rise Reapers Reborn Chronicles Book 2 Alex Gates really digs into some character’s’ backgrounds while fighting evil. After all, what would you do if someone told you that they saw a zombie?
Let’s follow Doryan’s adventures in this new phase of his life as he learns the skills needed to go forward, while contemplating what he may, or may not, have left behind.
Riveting story.

[Miza · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t read the first book and it turnout fine. Seems like i didn’t miss any critical event mention in book1. 1/2 thru the book it’s an ok read. The last few chapter is where the action begin. When it ends i need the next book asap.

I received an e-advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I kept seeing this like an animated show in my head. It was over the top and very comic book like. I felt like the book came to a final battle....and then ,nope, more to come. Many details were not really fleshed out or explained. I received this ARC from Booksirens and am happy to leave this review.

[Joscelyn Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic second foray into the strange and spooky with Doryan. This series continues to be highly entertaining as Doryan and his crew face-off with a formidable enemy. Very engaging, I'm looking forward to reading more.

*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by BookSirens*

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this action-packed well-paced book with violence, magic, and defined MCs with various powers. I found this book entertaining and engaging.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.