Kezia is a necromancer. Well actually, she is more than a necromancer, and we learn the intricacies of her identity as the story unfolds. She's approached by the wife of a temple leader who resembles evangelical churches today that spew the prosperity gospel. I appreciated the author's perspective on necromancy. For someone who is not a fantasy reader, I enjoyed this book as it weaved together magic, family, ancestral culture, and mystery.