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Synopsis
This cozy fantasy tale from Bestseller Tom Watts brings a whole new meaning to I’m dead until I have my morning coffee... The most misunderstood class in fantasy is finally getting a chance to do good. Benny Lancaster was supposed to pick a sensible trade, like his uncle’s baking or his aunt’s music. Instead, he made a choice that surprised the whole town: Necromancy. But studying under Master Lightroot, he soon learns that necromancy isn’t about raising dark armies; it’s a day job. Between shifts at the neighborhood necromancy store and exploring ancient spirit tombs, Benny must prove that his craft isn’t a curse—it’s a way to bring harmony to both the living and the dead. Join Benny as he settles into a cozy world as the friendly neighborhood necromancer, where masters of dark magic crack jokes as easily as they commune with spirits. You’ll share kitchen tables with eccentric masters and fellow apprentices, and enjoy life in a manor that living residents share with the dead. Alongside Benny, you’ll learn how to become a necromancer, one cursed lesson at a time. If you love low-stakes cozy fantasy like Legends & Lattes and Cursed Cocktails mixed with the addictive progression of LitRPG, step into this charming new series from Tom Watts, the bestselling author of Small Town Crafter and Blade's Rest. NEIGHBORHOOD NECROMANCER is dealing with the dead, one cup of coffee at a time. Get it now!
Is Coffee, Crypts, and Curses: A Low-Stakes Cozy Fantasy LitRPG appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This cozy fantasy features a young necromancer apprentice learning his trade in a low-stakes, humor-filled setting. Necromancy is portrayed as a respectable profession helping both living and dead, with minimal violence or scary content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the lighthearted take on necromancy as a friendly neighborhood service job, complete with quirky mentors and RPG-style progression.