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The Reanimator Mysteries #4
The Reanimator's Fate
The fourth and final book in the Reanimator Mysteries series.
An autistic necromancer, his undead love, and a future in peril
The Paranormal Society has been Oliver’s home for over a decade, yet he still isn’t sure where he fits. At Gwen’s suggestion, Oliver joins the mutual aid committee, but between misunderstandings, sabotage, and a life-changing proposition, Oliver once again fears he is out of his depth. At least there’s one thing he can count on: Felipe and the cases they solve together.
Felipe has always been the one everyone can depend on, but after years of bloodshed, fighting, and death, the cracks are beginning to show. The gruesome cases that once sustained him, now fill him with dread to the point that he questions how long he can keep going before he breaks. But if he isn’t a weapon, then what good is he to anyone?
A sinister plot against magical folks is unfolding, one that threatens to destroy the Paranormal Society from the inside. Can Oliver and Felipe grow into the men they were always meant to be, or will their doubt spell their doom?
The Reanimator Mysteries Series:
The Reanimator's Heart (#1)
"An Unexpected Valentine" (#1.5)
The Reanimator's Soul (#2)
"An Unexpected Question" (#2.5)
The Reanimator's Remains (#3)
"An Unexpected Evening" (#3.5)
The Reanimator's Fate (#4)
"An Unexpected Christmas" (#4.5)
The Reanimatory's Memory (#5, collected short stories)
An autistic necromancer, his undead love, and a future in peril
The Paranormal Society has been Oliver’s home for over a decade, yet he still isn’t sure where he fits. At Gwen’s suggestion, Oliver joins the mutual aid committee, but between misunderstandings, sabotage, and a life-changing proposition, Oliver once again fears he is out of his depth. At least there’s one thing he can count on: Felipe and the cases they solve together.
Felipe has always been the one everyone can depend on, but after years of bloodshed, fighting, and death, the cracks are beginning to show. The gruesome cases that once sustained him, now fill him with dread to the point that he questions how long he can keep going before he breaks. But if he isn’t a weapon, then what good is he to anyone?
A sinister plot against magical folks is unfolding, one that threatens to destroy the Paranormal Society from the inside. Can Oliver and Felipe grow into the men they were always meant to be, or will their doubt spell their doom?
The Reanimator Mysteries Series:
The Reanimator's Heart (#1)
"An Unexpected Valentine" (#1.5)
The Reanimator's Soul (#2)
"An Unexpected Question" (#2.5)
The Reanimator's Remains (#3)
"An Unexpected Evening" (#3.5)
The Reanimator's Fate (#4)
"An Unexpected Christmas" (#4.5)
The Reanimatory's Memory (#5, collected short stories)
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First published January 29, 2026
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Kara Jorgensen
22 books204 followersKara Jorgensen (they/them) is a queer, nonbinary oddball with a penchant for all things antiquated, morbid, or just plain strange. While in college, they realized they no longer wanted to be Victor Frankenstein but instead wanted to write like Mary Shelley and thus abandoned their future career in science for writing. Kara melds their passions through their books and graduated with an MFA in Creative and Professional Writing in 2016. When not writing, they can be found hanging out with their dogs watching period dramas or trying to convince their students to cite their sources.
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Historical Fantasy/Steampunk Novels
The Ingenious Mechanical Devices:
The Earl of Brass (IMD #1)
The Winter Garden (IMD #2)
"An Oxford Holiday" (short story)
The Earl and the Artificer (IMD #3)
"The Errant Earl" (short story)
Dead Magic (IMD #4)
Selkie Cove (IMD #5)
The Wolf Witch (IMD #6)
The Reanimator Mysteries
The Reanimator's Heart (TRM #1)
"An Unexpected Valentine" (TRM #1.5)
The Reanimator's Soul (TRM #2)
"An Unexpected Question" (TRM #2.5)
The Reanimator's Remains (TRM #3 FORTHCOMING 2024)
A Paranormal Society Romance
Kinship and Kindness (PSR #1)
Trousers and Trouble (PSR #2) (FORTHCOMING)
Tempests and Temptation (PSR#3) (FORTHCOMING)
Untitled (PSR #4) (FORTHCOMING)
To find out more about their books go to https://karajorgensen.com
Sign-up for their newsletter and get a free sapphic novella: eepurl.com/bfJTW9
Historical Fantasy/Steampunk Novels
The Ingenious Mechanical Devices:
The Earl of Brass (IMD #1)
The Winter Garden (IMD #2)
"An Oxford Holiday" (short story)
The Earl and the Artificer (IMD #3)
"The Errant Earl" (short story)
Dead Magic (IMD #4)
Selkie Cove (IMD #5)
The Wolf Witch (IMD #6)
The Reanimator Mysteries
The Reanimator's Heart (TRM #1)
"An Unexpected Valentine" (TRM #1.5)
The Reanimator's Soul (TRM #2)
"An Unexpected Question" (TRM #2.5)
The Reanimator's Remains (TRM #3 FORTHCOMING 2024)
A Paranormal Society Romance
Kinship and Kindness (PSR #1)
Trousers and Trouble (PSR #2) (FORTHCOMING)
Tempests and Temptation (PSR#3) (FORTHCOMING)
Untitled (PSR #4) (FORTHCOMING)
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January 24, 2026Content warnings: Murder, descriptions of corpses/autopsies, on page sexual content, ableism against autistic people, brief period-typical homophobia, suicidal ideation, violence, blood, gore, anxiety attack, medical peril, self-harm and ideation
February 8, 2026
Well, it's officially over and I am bereft but also so glad Oliver & Felipe, one of my favorite romance couples of all time, got such a great ending. The mystery plot of this one is, as always, very well done, but the emotional work is really the centerpiece here, particularly where Felipe is concerned. We got a taste of it in the previous book, but it's really driven home here to great effect. I didn't cry on a crowded train this time but I did definitely cry my way through several chapters. The character work is so wonderfully rich and the way Oliver and Felipe support each other through various situations and their individual traumas and quirks is so refreshing. I really can't think of a more attuned couple who balances each other so perfectly.
If I had one critique, similar to the previous book, the final action scene went by rather quickly and ended abruptly, and I would have liked seeing a little more of the aftermath of that as well as some of the other big plot points that occurred in this book. Without spoiling, there's a rather big decision that needs to be made and I expected a little more from it, both during and at the end. I would have gladly welcomed another chapter or two to fully resolve those threads, but as it stands the conclusion was satisfying. I am sad to say goodbye to this series that has surprised me so much since I began reading it a few years back, but I know many rereads are in my future. One of the best series for a supportive central romance, excellent diverse representation, and engaging mysteries that keep you guessing until the end.
If I had one critique, similar to the previous book, the final action scene went by rather quickly and ended abruptly, and I would have liked seeing a little more of the aftermath of that as well as some of the other big plot points that occurred in this book. Without spoiling, there's a rather big decision that needs to be made and I expected a little more from it, both during and at the end. I would have gladly welcomed another chapter or two to fully resolve those threads, but as it stands the conclusion was satisfying. I am sad to say goodbye to this series that has surprised me so much since I began reading it a few years back, but I know many rereads are in my future. One of the best series for a supportive central romance, excellent diverse representation, and engaging mysteries that keep you guessing until the end.
February 7, 2026
I will miss the characters
This was a lovely conclusion to this series and I'm sad to let it go. I loved Oliver and Felipe and Gwen 🥹
This was a lovely conclusion to this series and I'm sad to let it go. I loved Oliver and Felipe and Gwen 🥹
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February 8, 2026This was Felipe's book 💜
This book was so much more character oriented than case- and mystery driven.
The Reanimator's Fate finally sees Felipe crack open. During the series the readers have seen snippets, and in the third volume, greater things were discovered - And now everything that is Felipe collides.
He has so much more trauma, guilt and past plaguing him - and this book focuses so much on his very identity - who he is, who he was, who he think he is, how he perceived and who he wants to be.
Behind him stands Oliver - now it is truly his turn to be as supportive and to taking care of Felipe, as Felipe have been and done to him. And he is shining in this role.
The mystery and investigation part of the story didn't get as much attention and was a bit side-stepped to make room for character growth and epiphany. And while I am a character-lover and always love a character driven plot and raw characters, I liked the other books, and their story balances, better.
Nearing the end the book started to feel a bit rushed and I must admit, that I feel left with questions about the direction and fate of Oliver, Felipe and Gwen. However, I adored the emotions, vulnerability and danger the story provided throughout and will greatly miss these characters 💜
Although this volume might be my least favourite in the series, that doesn't mean it is bad and this series is still one of my absolute favourite series! 💜
It just means Jorgensen simply wrote 3 other books in this series, that I think was better 😉 💜
I will look much forward to The Reanimator's Memories and the spin-off with Ansley and Joe (though they will never be Oliver and Felipe - But I'll take what I can get 😆)
This book was so much more character oriented than case- and mystery driven.
The Reanimator's Fate finally sees Felipe crack open. During the series the readers have seen snippets, and in the third volume, greater things were discovered - And now everything that is Felipe collides.
He has so much more trauma, guilt and past plaguing him - and this book focuses so much on his very identity - who he is, who he was, who he think he is, how he perceived and who he wants to be.
Behind him stands Oliver - now it is truly his turn to be as supportive and to taking care of Felipe, as Felipe have been and done to him. And he is shining in this role.
The mystery and investigation part of the story didn't get as much attention and was a bit side-stepped to make room for character growth and epiphany. And while I am a character-lover and always love a character driven plot and raw characters, I liked the other books, and their story balances, better.
Nearing the end the book started to feel a bit rushed and I must admit, that I feel left with questions about the direction and fate of Oliver, Felipe and Gwen. However, I adored the emotions, vulnerability and danger the story provided throughout and will greatly miss these characters 💜
Although this volume might be my least favourite in the series, that doesn't mean it is bad and this series is still one of my absolute favourite series! 💜
It just means Jorgensen simply wrote 3 other books in this series, that I think was better 😉 💜
I will look much forward to The Reanimator's Memories and the spin-off with Ansley and Joe (though they will never be Oliver and Felipe - But I'll take what I can get 😆)
February 9, 2026
I binge read this and now I'm sad because it's over.
Thank's Kara for the arc (I still bought it on every format available because SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS) All thoughts are mine.
Oliver and Felipe are so dear to me. They're just comfort characters and I love coming back to them. The Reanimator's Fate was one of my most anticipated book of the year and it delivered on every aspect I needed.
The mystery was super intriguing and even if I caught up with the murderer quickly, I still wanted to understand why. And I wanted to punch the culprit sooooo badly.
As for Oliver and Felipe's relationship, they deserve the world and i will die on this hill. Seeing both of them trying their best for each other was beautiful and inspiring.
Felipe coming to terms with ALL of his traumas was somewhat rewarding because it's the culmination of all the books. Since the beginning we saw the glimpses of Felipe's trauma and now in this book it's coming to kick his ass. I love how patient Oliver was with him.
I just love the space they create for each other to be their true self, even if it's not always easy.
I enjoyed having Theo and Bennett here, and im sooo glad they're friends with Oliver & co.
GWEN DESERVES ALL THE FLOWERS TOO. WE LOVE HER.
(I,honestly, am super sad it's the last book, I will deeply miss them, but we still have the Reanimator's stories to look forward AND THAT'S A GREAT NEWS)
Anyway. Read this serie and come join my Ansley hate/love club 😔 (I kind of miss him tho)
Thank's Kara for the arc (I still bought it on every format available because SUPPORT INDIE AUTHORS) All thoughts are mine.
Oliver and Felipe are so dear to me. They're just comfort characters and I love coming back to them. The Reanimator's Fate was one of my most anticipated book of the year and it delivered on every aspect I needed.
The mystery was super intriguing and even if I caught up with the murderer quickly, I still wanted to understand why. And I wanted to punch the culprit sooooo badly.
As for Oliver and Felipe's relationship, they deserve the world and i will die on this hill. Seeing both of them trying their best for each other was beautiful and inspiring.
Felipe coming to terms with ALL of his traumas was somewhat rewarding because it's the culmination of all the books. Since the beginning we saw the glimpses of Felipe's trauma and now in this book it's coming to kick his ass. I love how patient Oliver was with him.
I just love the space they create for each other to be their true self, even if it's not always easy.
I enjoyed having Theo and Bennett here, and im sooo glad they're friends with Oliver & co.
GWEN DESERVES ALL THE FLOWERS TOO. WE LOVE HER.
(I,honestly, am super sad it's the last book, I will deeply miss them, but we still have the Reanimator's stories to look forward AND THAT'S A GREAT NEWS)
Anyway. Read this serie and come join my Ansley hate/love club 😔 (I kind of miss him tho)
February 8, 2026
I adore this series so much and this one is no exception. It's an obvious must read for anyone who is a fan of the series. I loved getting to join Oliver and Felipe for one more mystery and I couldn't help but get emotional over seeing how far they have come over the time frame of these books in both their relationship but also their own personal growth. Amidst the grisly murder it managed to be so sweet and so hopeful. Honestly just a great ending to the series.
February 1, 2026
murder by magic
Another excellent installment in the Reanimator series!!
Oliver and Felipe are confronted by a bizarre death caused by a curse, and the plot twists and deepens as they investigate.
With the magical community at stake, can they solve the mystery of who is behind the killings before it’s too late?
Another excellent installment in the Reanimator series!!
Oliver and Felipe are confronted by a bizarre death caused by a curse, and the plot twists and deepens as they investigate.
With the magical community at stake, can they solve the mystery of who is behind the killings before it’s too late?
January 31, 2026
Rating: 3.25/5 stars.
February 7, 2026
It was such a pleasure to come back to Oliver and Felipe with this fourth and final book, at least with the main story.
This one has such amazing and emotional scenes between these two I screamed a few times for sure. There was some new elements too that makes everything so interesting and I am very satisfied with the way it ended.
Will gladly read everything the author has in store tho, they're just too precious to not always ask for more.
This one has such amazing and emotional scenes between these two I screamed a few times for sure. There was some new elements too that makes everything so interesting and I am very satisfied with the way it ended.
Will gladly read everything the author has in store tho, they're just too precious to not always ask for more.
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