Johannes Cabal the Necromancer
Jonathan L. Howard 2008
- What it is
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A myth or a classic told anew · a madcap adventure
- Genre
- Fantasy Horror Humor
- Feels
- Chilling Whimsical Funny Wry Adventurous
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