Another great one is 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke. While not solely focused on necromancy, it has elements of the dark art within its elaborate story of magic in an alternate England. The book is known for its detailed historical setting and the complex relationship between the two titular characters.
One popular necromancy fiction book is 'Necromancer' by G. F. Willmetts. It delves into the dark and mysterious world of necromancy with an engaging plot.
For beginners, 'The Reapers are the Angels' by Alden Bell could be considered. Although it's more of a post - apocalyptic zombie - like necromancy story, it's not overly complex and can introduce readers to the idea of the dead being reanimated in a fictional context.
One popular 2018 fiction book is 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It's a memoir that reads like a novel, telling the story of her journey from a strict and isolated upbringing in a Mormon survivalist family to getting an education and finding herself. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It reimagines the story of the witch Circe from Greek mythology in a beautifully written and engaging way.
One interesting necromancy story is the legend of the 'Witch of Endor' in the Bible. Saul asks the witch to summon the spirit of Samuel. It shows an early form of necromancy in religious and historical texts.
Well, 'The Lord of the Rings' is a classic and very popular. So is 'Harry Potter'.
Well, 'The Round House' by Louise Erdrich was a great 2012 fiction book. It explored Native American culture and a young boy's journey to seek justice for his mother. 'Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk' by Ben Fountain is also notable. It tells the story of a group of soldiers during a brief visit home, showing the contrast between war and civilian life. And don't forget 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel, a historical fiction that continues the story of Thomas Cromwell.
One popular 2021 fiction book is 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir. It's an exciting science - fiction story about an astronaut on a mission to save the Earth.
One popular 2017 fiction book is 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas. It tells a powerful story about a young girl dealing with the aftermath of police brutality. Another is 'Turtles All the Way Down' by John Green which delves into the mind of a teenage girl with mental illness. 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson is also well - known, exploring future environmental and social changes.
One of the popular 2014 fiction books was 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's a heart - wrenching story about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Another one could be 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which has a complex and twisty plot about a missing woman and the secrets in her marriage.
Well, there's '1984' by George Orwell, which was published in 1949 close to the 1950s. It's a very significant novel that warns about totalitarianism. In the 1950s, 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' by James Baldwin is a great fiction book. It delves into themes of race, religion, and family in a very profound way. Also, 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury, which is a collection of stories about the colonization of Mars.
'The Woman in the Window' was also quite popular in 2018. It's a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns. The story is about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime. It has a really interesting plot and well - developed characters.