Jonathan L. Howard

Jonathan L. Howard is a British author known for his work in fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for the Johannes Cabal series, which follows the adventures of a necromancer. Howard has also written the Russalka Chronicles and the Carter & Lovecraft series.

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  1. 1. Johannes Cabal The Necromancer

    The story follows Johannes Cabal, a sardonic and morally ambiguous necromancer, who strikes a deal with the devil to reclaim his soul. To achieve this, he must collect one hundred souls within a year using a diabolical traveling carnival as his tool. As Cabal navigates the challenges of managing the sinister carnival and outsmarting both the living and the dead, he encounters bizarre characters and faces moral dilemmas that test his cunning and resolve. The narrative blends dark humor with supernatural elements, exploring themes of redemption and the complexities of human nature.

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  2. 2. Carter & Lovecraft

    A Novel of Cosmic Horror

    The novel follows private investigator Daniel Carter, who inherits a mysterious bookstore in Providence, Rhode Island, after the death of his former partner. The bookstore is managed by the enigmatic Emily Lovecraft, a descendant of the famous horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. As Carter delves into his new life, he becomes embroiled in a series of bizarre and supernatural events that blur the lines between reality and the fantastical. Together, Carter and Lovecraft uncover dark secrets and confront otherworldly horrors, challenging their understanding of the world and their own destinies.

  3. 3. After The End Of The World

    A Carter & Lovecraft Novel

    In a world where the Axis powers emerged victorious from World War II, the story follows the adventures of Daniel Carter and Emily Lovecraft, descendants of H.P. Lovecraft, as they navigate a reality where the boundaries between science and the supernatural blur. Tasked with investigating a series of bizarre occurrences, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens to unravel the very fabric of existence. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of this alternate universe, they must confront ancient horrors and confront their own destinies to prevent an impending apocalypse.

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  4. 4. The Fall Of The House Of Cabal

    A darkly comic, gothic fantasy follows a brilliant but morally compromised necromancer who returns to the decaying stronghold of his powerful family to confront betrayals, ancient bargains and the monstrous consequences of their occult ambitions; blending sardonic wit with horror, the novel traces a desperate, often wickedly funny struggle to salvage—or finally end—the Cabal dynasty and reckons with the personal costs of immortality, power and past sins.

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  5. 5. Bats In Traditional Buildings

    An accessible practical guide explaining why older houses, churches and other traditional buildings are important roost sites for bats, how different species use roofspaces, walls and eaves, and the implications for building maintenance and conservation. It summarizes relevant legal protections and survey methods, offers practical advice on assessing and recording bat presence, and outlines mitigation and sympathetic repair techniques to allow necessary work while minimizing disturbance. Illustrated with examples and best-practice recommendations, it aims to help architects, conservation officers, contractors and property owners balance the needs of heritage buildings with bat conservation.