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Bottle Demon is the sixth audiobook in the Eric Carter, urban fantasy series by Stephen Blackmoore. Narrated by Rudy Sanda, necromancer Eric Carter is back from the dead and Darius, the Djinn is trying to escape his bottle. A fantastic installment in this dark series.

The sixth book of this dark urban fantasy series follows necromancer Eric Carter through a world of vengeful gods and goddesses, mysterious murders, and restless ghosts.

The Necromancer is dead. Long live the Necromancer.

After being attacked by a demon in the one place he thought he was safe, Eric Carter has been killed, his soul sent to take its place as a stand-in for the Aztec god of death Mictlantecuhtli. But somebody on Earth isn't done with him, yet. Somebody with the power to bring him back from the dead. He doesn't know who, and worse he doesn't know why.

Between an angry death goddess, family secrets steeped in blood, a Djinn who's biding his time, and a killer mage who can create copy after copy of himself, Eric's new life looks to be just as violent as his last one. But if he doesn't get to the bottom of why he's back, it's going to be a hell of a lot shorter.

After the ending of Ghost Money, I was eager to dive into Bottle Demon, and Blackmoore did not disappoint. As with most urban fantasy it is necessary and recommended that you listen to this series in the order of their release.

The Necromancer is dead. Long live the Necromancer.

So Eric is back and he’s different. For one thing all of his aches are gone and his ink has changed. However, it doesn’t look like things will be any easier this go round. Who brought him back and why?

He needs answers and will get them and more. I loved the changes in Eric, and the information we learned about the ghost hotel. Five years have passed and the seal containing Darius has weakened.

As always this tale is action-packed with snark, darker tones and a storyline that held me from beginning to end. I love the mythology, the mystery and Eric’s friends, allies and enemies. LA has changed, and while he avoided it before, Eric wants to get back to Aztec god of death Mictlantecuhtli.

Eric 2.0 is different, he’s gained some perspective, and is more likeable. Amazing what being dead can do for you…lol This was one of my favorite in the series to date, and I cannot wait for the next audiobook to drop.

Rudy Sanda has become the voice of Eric Carter. His narration adds another layer to this series, capturing the snark and grittiness of the characters. I highly recommend listening.

A tight, fast-paced tale with twists, gods, magic and mayhem. If you like dark urban fantasy with a noir flair this series is for you!

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About Stephen Blackmoore

Stephen Blackmoore is the author of the noir / urban fantasy Eric Carter series (DEAD THINGS, BROKEN SOULS, HUNGRY GHOSTS, and FIRE SEASON), about a necromancer in modern-day Los Angeles.

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About Rudy Sanda

Rudy Sanda is a versatile actor, singer, voice-over artist, and fight choreographer. He has acted all over the United States and England on the stage and screen, including Laguna Playhouse, Ivoryton Playhouse, the Colonial Theatre, and Ocean State Theatre. Rudy holds a BFA in acting from the University of Rhode Island and received further training at the Beverly Hills Playhouse in Los Angeles and RATA in London. He has been described as a powerful, deeply connected presence bursting with charm and enthusiasm.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram

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