The Zombies of Mesmer

by O.M. Grey

The Zombies of Mesmer is a Gothic YA paranormal romance novel set in Victorian London. Follow Nicole Knickerbocker Hawthorn (Nickie Nick) as she discovers her destiny as The Protector, a powerful vampire hunter. Ashe, a dark and mysterious stranger, helps Nickie and her friends solve the mystery behind several bizarre disappearances. Suitable for teens, enjoyed by adults. With steampunk gadgets, mad scientists, bloodthirsty vampires, and mesmerized zombies, this paranormal adventure is sure to appeal to fans of Boneshaker, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the Vampire Diaries.

Genres: Young Adult, Zombies, Steampunk

264 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 2011

About the author

Nestled in the mountains of California, Olivia M. Grey lives in the cobwebbed corners of her mind writing paranormal romance with a Steampunk twist. As a writer, podcaster, and speaker, Olivia focuses her poetry and prose on alternative lifestyles and deliciously dark matters of the heart. Her work has been published in anthologies and magazines like Stories in the Ether, SNM Horror Magazine and How The West Was Wicked.

Her premiere Steampunk BDSM erotica novel, Avalon Revisited, is an Amazon.com Gothic Romance bestseller. She also currently has two other titles available:  The Zombies of Mesmer, a YA Steampunk Romance, Caught in the Cogs: An Eclectic Collection of short stories, love poetry, and relationship essays.

Ms. Grey’s poem “New York Rain” made the Bar None Group’s Hall of Fame, and her short story “Dust on the Davenport,” as well as her bestselling Steamy Steampunk novel Avalon Revisited, won the 2012 Steampunk Chronicle’s Reader’s Choice Award for best short story and best novel, respectively. Olivia was voted “Muse of the Fair” at the 2011 Steampunk World’s Fair and has enjoyed being a literary guest at several Steampunk Conventions.

Ms. Grey is represented by the fabulous Louise Fury of the L. Perkins Agency.

Reviews

[Muffy Morrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book! While aimed at a young adult audience, The Zombies of Mesmer has enough depth to keep even the most fantasy weary reader going. I fell in love with the characters the moment I opened the book and couldn't stop reading. This is one of those books you want to read once for the story, then go back and savor the best bits at a more sedate pace. Nickie Nick is a vampire huntress - in a corset. The good guy is wonderful, one of the few leading men of his ilk(don't want to give it away)that I have fallen in love with.

Go out, get this book! It's wonderful.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good YA novel set in a combination Steampunk horror universe. A heroine who is strong without having to be over the top strong like too many other strong female characters. Sorry this is a problem I tend to have with both Buffy and Anita Blake. Great supporting characters and a fun story.

[Dawn W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Steampunk adventure.

[Bekah June · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the story line, I'm looking forward to more about Nickie Nick. I'm a little disheartened about a few spots in the story line, I would have liked to delve deeper into a few areas of the menacing Mesmer zombies. All in all it was a good read.

[Dilys Myhill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is aimed at Y A readers & being of mature years started reading with trepidation but found this a very entertaining & amusing novel. A very simple & easy book to read.WON THIS ON GOODREADS GIVE-AWAYS.

[Mari Omea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the book!! It jumped right into the action which I loved. Can't wait to read the next one!

[Capiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a great light read. The characters are fun, the setting interesting, the story engaging. Definitely hoping there will be more of this series!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the Nickie Nick books. Touching characters and interesting plot line. I love fantasy fiction. The series had twists and I enjoyed that.

[Lanae Tatman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!!!! Another great story by O.M. Grey!