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ⓘ About Lish McBride
Douglas is a necromancer, which means that he can raise the dead. He charges for this service, but he thinks that a partner would be good for business. Sam discovers that he is just like Douglas, and he can summon spirits whenever he wants. Even before he can get over this new discovery, Sam is once again confronted by Douglas, who wants to join forces with him. Failure to do so would mean that he would have to face death or worse. Can Sam turn down Douglas’s offer without having to suffer any consequence? How about his special powers? How can he master his powers and make the best out of them?
All Book Series by Lish McBride
Freaks & Other Family: Two Stories
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2016
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lish McBride?
Douglas is a necromancer, which means that he can raise the dead. He charges for this service, but he thinks that a partner would be good for business. Sam discovers that he is just like Douglas, and he can summon spirits whenever he wants.
Which Lish McBride series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Necromancer series, the earliest of Lish McBride's multi-book series: it opens with Hold Me Closer, Necromancer (2010) and runs to 5 books across 2010–2016, ending with Freaks & Other Family: Two Stories (2016). Lish McBride's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Lish McBride written?
Lish McBride has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2026. 9 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Necromancer series with 5 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Lish McBride's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Lish McBride's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Necromancer (2010–2016, 5 books), Firebug (2014–2017, 3 books) and An Uncanny Romance (2023, 1 book).
How are Lish McBride's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lish McBride's 16 books into 3 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Necromancer (5 books, 2010–2016); Firebug (3 books, 2014–2017); An Uncanny Romance (1 book, 2023).