First Necromancer Book One

In the heart of Oklahoma, where wide skies stretch over quiet towns, a reader-turned-writer named Andrew—known to his fans as Coldfang89—was quietly building an empire of the undead.

What began as a reading spree of nearly 200 LitRPG books in a single year turned into something more: the reluctant realization that if no one else would write the story he craved, he’d just have to write it himself. And so he did. With First Necromancer, a gritty, character-driven LitRPG that charts the descent of Drew Wright into the realm of necromancy, Coldfang89 stepped into the genre with unexpected force.

Set in a world where reality fractures under the weight of a game-like system, First Necromancer doesn’t just lean into survival—it digs into the moral rot, human cost, and eerie allure of power. At its core is a father trying to protect his family as civilization collapses, making choices that blend strategy with sacrifice. The story has become a hit on Royal Road, garnering over half a million views and a dedicated following, many of whom first arrived for the undead and stayed for the character arcs, sharp humor, and dark emotional depth.

Despite the series' success, Andrew is quick to downplay his credentials—he has no formal background in writing and no publishing pedigree. What he does have is a clear voice, a sharp instinct for pacing, and a love of gaming, storytelling, and speculative what-ifs that feels tailor-made for LitRPG. He writes with the urgency of someone who knows how frustrating it is to wait for the next chapter, and he brings that same energy to his Patreon, where he offers early releases and connects closely with readers.

His writing process isn’t born of outlines and lectures but of lived curiosity—an astronomy hobbyist, a father, a gamer, and someone who’s spent long nights wondering, what if the world changed overnight—and I was the one who had to survive it?

Coldfang89 may still be a rising name, but his trajectory suggests he's here to stay—offering readers not just undead armies and skill trees, but a world where the heart of a story beats just as hard as its boss fights.