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Accidental Necromancer #1
Accidental Necromancer: A LitRPG Adventure
An apocalyptic LitRPG Adventure from bestseller Kevin McLaughlin where medical knowledge meets dark magic.
Most survivors run from the dead. Selena puts them to work.
First-year medical student Selena Serrano was prepared for the stress of exams, not the literal end of the world. When a mysterious Event kills the power and causes the cadavers in her Gross Anatomy class to rise as zombies, the old rules of society vanish.
In the blink of an eye, technology dies. Magic returns. And Selena’s anatomy final sits up to eat her.
While others scramble for safety, Selena discovers she has a dark talent for her brutal new reality of monsters and magic. By absorbing black mana stones, she accidentally becomes a Necromancer, capable of raising and controlling the very monsters that hunt the living.
From skeletal warriors to a fireball-spitting T-Rex named Sue, Selena is building an army to carve out a sanctuary in a city overrun by goblins, rat-men, and giant spiders.
Welcome to the Magipocalypse. Come right in! We have zombies.
Experience the start of an apocalyptic LitRPG Progression Fantasy from bestseller Kevin McLaughlin, where medical knowledge meets dark magic, and the dead are the only ones you can truly trust.
Most survivors run from the dead. Selena puts them to work.
First-year medical student Selena Serrano was prepared for the stress of exams, not the literal end of the world. When a mysterious Event kills the power and causes the cadavers in her Gross Anatomy class to rise as zombies, the old rules of society vanish.
In the blink of an eye, technology dies. Magic returns. And Selena’s anatomy final sits up to eat her.
While others scramble for safety, Selena discovers she has a dark talent for her brutal new reality of monsters and magic. By absorbing black mana stones, she accidentally becomes a Necromancer, capable of raising and controlling the very monsters that hunt the living.
From skeletal warriors to a fireball-spitting T-Rex named Sue, Selena is building an army to carve out a sanctuary in a city overrun by goblins, rat-men, and giant spiders.
Welcome to the Magipocalypse. Come right in! We have zombies.
Experience the start of an apocalyptic LitRPG Progression Fantasy from bestseller Kevin McLaughlin, where medical knowledge meets dark magic, and the dead are the only ones you can truly trust.
- GenresLitrpgFantasyParanormal
444 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2026
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Kevin McLaughlin
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October 16, 2026
The whole world changes for everyone. We got an MC -title of book covers that, then we have a 2nd MC who we meet in the first chapter and visit a few times throughout the book, but the last mc is probably going to become our protagonist as he is power hungry for the wrong twisted reasons.
This book is a good start on a new series, like the 1st season of an interesting TV series.
Lost a few points because:
1.A little heavy on the Main MC internal dialog about her roommate that was used to deal with the ptsd of all the killing in this new world. I don't think that was handled very well.
2. Plus, the pronouns of Hope and Sue were not consistent throughout the book, even though there is a written out explination of the understanding of pronouns in the book.
3. Some information was repetitive, so much that it was like the author didn't trust the reader to remember which is insulting or just plain boring.
Otherwise, I found myself unable to stop reading, so it was enjoyable, and looking forward to the next book.
This book is a good start on a new series, like the 1st season of an interesting TV series.
Lost a few points because:
1.A little heavy on the Main MC internal dialog about her roommate that was used to deal with the ptsd of all the killing in this new world. I don't think that was handled very well.
2. Plus, the pronouns of Hope and Sue were not consistent throughout the book, even though there is a written out explination of the understanding of pronouns in the book.
3. Some information was repetitive, so much that it was like the author didn't trust the reader to remember which is insulting or just plain boring.
Otherwise, I found myself unable to stop reading, so it was enjoyable, and looking forward to the next book.
September 27, 2026
Book one
I think this is a reprint with a different cover. I read this originally online on Royal road as it was being written. Pretty sure I also read it when it first got published. So my original review should still be up. Unless it was just removed completely I don't know I haven't checked. I enjoyed the series I want more of it. There's a spin-off series called Castle that's also really good. But yeah I look forward to more.
9/10 I just kind of wish did I didn't have to do all this again for a reprint.
I think this is a reprint with a different cover. I read this originally online on Royal road as it was being written. Pretty sure I also read it when it first got published. So my original review should still be up. Unless it was just removed completely I don't know I haven't checked. I enjoyed the series I want more of it. There's a spin-off series called Castle that's also really good. But yeah I look forward to more.
9/10 I just kind of wish did I didn't have to do all this again for a reprint.
September 23, 2026
Good start. As someone who works in medicine, I enjoy characters who work in healthcare. I can get critical though… Luckily, this MC is just starting med school so some of her medical ineptitude can be accredited to that. Overall, I enjoyed the MC’s personality and the powers she gains. The story felt somewhat familiar to other system apocalypses with survival camps forming. It is a fun formula though. I would definitely read further in this series.
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October 26, 2026I have discovered that LitRPG novels aren’t for me. That said, I don’t feel comfortable giving Accidental Necromancer a rating because while the genre wasn’t something that ended up appealing to me, Accidental Necromancer was nonetheless a solid adventure. If you’re a fan of LitRPGs, magic, and zombie apocalypses though, this is definitely for you!
November 10, 2026
This was surprisingly good, with a very interesting progression mechanic. Although I do feel as if the mechanic could use a little fine-tuning, it is considerably different from most other books in the litRPG genre. I also enjoyed the female main character. That's not that common and is appreciated. I'll definitely be continuing this series.
September 21, 2026
The female MC is unique. And the fact she isn’t trying to be a guy is great. She wants to level up and isn’t scared to tell people what she thinks.
Overall a good character. She makes mistakes and she owns them. I like her and I will be reading the next book
Overall a good character. She makes mistakes and she owns them. I like her and I will be reading the next book
October 28, 2026
Taking a gift
This book was amazing in something happen to Earth that gave them a system. I love how the main character was a medical student and she learned fast how to get stronger and protect others.
This book was amazing in something happen to Earth that gave them a system. I love how the main character was a medical student and she learned fast how to get stronger and protect others.
Did Not Finish
September 21, 2026Dropped @ Ch. 21
Nothing really hooked or interested me. I think I might just not be into Necromancer books, as I find the class kind of dull.
Nothing really hooked or interested me. I think I might just not be into Necromancer books, as I find the class kind of dull.
October 5, 2026
Great Read
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
I throughly enjoyed this book. It had a good story line and kept me interested throughout the entire story. I recommend reading this book.
October 18, 2026
I got 14 pages in and had to DNF,
The author is trying to be funny and quirky and it is just hitting a brick wall.
Also the descriptions and characterization seems off and stilted.
The author is trying to be funny and quirky and it is just hitting a brick wall.
Also the descriptions and characterization seems off and stilted.
November 9, 2026
A fun read
I enjoyed the characters and I think this is an interesting concept. I am going to read the q book now. Keep up the good work
I enjoyed the characters and I think this is an interesting concept. I am going to read the q book now. Keep up the good work
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