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Avalon Revisited |  | Author: O. M. Grey
Publisher: Blue Moose Press
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 14905
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B003E7F2T0
Publication Date: March 25, 2010
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Product Description
Arthur has made his existence as a vampire bearable for over three hundred years by immersing himself in blood and debauchery. Aboard an airship gala, he meets Avalon, an aspiring vampire slayer who sparks fire into Arthur’s shriveled heart. Together they try to solve the mystery of several horrendous murders on the dark streets of London. Cultures clash and pressures rise in this sexy Steampunk Romance.
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Steampunk murder, mystery...Good Read! September 3, 2010
TKK (Honolulu)
The beginning was a bit slow moving for me, but it picks up. I like the Character of Arthur and how his life is filled with empty pleasantries since he's had no taste for life since watching the love of his life be shamed. This is somewhat of a historical fiction and I loved how the author brought it together with the life of the Tudors. I love anything in this setting and of course of the Tudors!!
Arthur is 350 years old, attractive, wealthy, intelligent, witty, vain and believes any woman he wants he can conquer. He is true to vampire form and delves in a life pure carnal needs. I liked his inner dialogue and thoughts alongside what he is actual doing. He meets up with Avalon Bainbridge aboard a dirigible and instantly falls for her. She reminds him of his one true love, but so unlike the personality of his Catherine from his past. She is beautiful, smart, witty and humble. In the beginning she has no interest in Arthur probably because she thinks he's just a rich, vain, socialite. Which really, thats what Arthur has become. Her character was refreshing. Amidst this, the one mistake he makes at the beginning of the book leads to a trail of murders pointing to a vampire. Arthur finds himself emersed at trying to woo Avalon and devises a plan to do so. He finds out she and her partner are investigating the murders and finds himself along side them investigating. He also finds himself killing vampires when he's one himself, but vampires are far from the vampire he is. The vampires that are skulking around are nothing like Arthur, they are hybrids. But, how, who why? There is murder, mystery, betrayal and revelations unveiled. The book was very entertaining and worth the read. You won't be dissapointed if you like steampunk/historical fictions!!
 Made my heart ache! A truly well written novel. August 29, 2010
Matt Salas
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'll admit, this was my first steam-punk story, and, if it's any indication of what the rest of the genre offers, it won't be my last. The story is narrated by a Victorian-age vampire, who meets, and falls in love with a unique young woman. The humor, and subtle irony of how a 350 year-old man allows his every thought to become ruled by his new love made me smile more than a few times. I'm not one for long reviews, so I'll sum it up by saying that: for fans of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, or steam punk, this book has so much to offer. It would truly be criminal of this gifted author not to serialize these characters. I don't know what I'll do if I don't get some sort of glimpse into what life, or death I suppose, brings for these two. Start typing....please?
 An enjoyable first novel August 23, 2010
Richard (Northern New Jersey, USA)
To me the best thing about Avalon Revisited was the character of the narrator, and I don't think a person who didn't find this interesting would find the book to their liking. While many things that Arthur does I find rather repellent (there's a good amount of horror amidst the romance and the steampunk), he does really carry the story along quite well.
I would say that the secondary characters were not as fully realized, including the lady of the title. There are a few scenes where their actions seemed to strain the bounds of credulity. There is one point in the tale where I think everybody kind of drops the ball with regard to the big mystery, but this can be justified on the grounds of the strong emotions the characters were experiencing. To my ear there were a few places where the diction felt anachronistic, but what is one to do when it comes to alternate histories such as this one anyway?
 Steampunk, emphasis on "steam" August 5, 2010
Grace G (New York, NY)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The bones of the book are okay, but I can't help but feel that the big missing element here is an editor. The writing can get one-note, words are overused, most of the characters are flat. And I'll admit, I wasn't expecting this to be quite so torrid -- the main character spends most of his time thinking about sex, adjusting himself, and throwing himself into incredibly descriptive interludes. He's smug and annoying, we get far too much of his internal narration, and there's a bustle fixation that may be the character's, may be the author's, I can't quite tell.
I see people recommending that Gail Carriger's readers pick this one up -- I'm not convinced. The only real crossover is the period and the romance. Carriger's books are probably the edge of what I'd read in those genres, but she also moves the plot along quickly, has snappy dialogue and characters, and is witty. This book can't make the same claims, instead upping the ante on the bedroom scenes. So if you were reading Carriger and wanted more sex, I guess read this. If you mostly enjoy Carriger for wit and pacing, steer clear.
Probably a good pick for people who like their romances hot and steamy (actually, the writing quality's probably better than a lot of supermarket paperbacks), but I wouldn't recommend this on the basis of it being a good read. The plot ended up rushed, the resolution was just bizarre, and it's hard to put up with a protagonist who views EVERYTHING through a sexualized lens. Seriously, at one point he's mulling necrophilia with a handy corpse while standing next to his love interest -- what?!
Avalon Revisited - Not what I was expecting July 23, 2010
Foxhead (Bolivar, MO)
I was expecting a more Action Fantasy than a romance. I blame myself for that due to inadequate research. However, I am a fan of period pieces and this one just did not cut it for me. I thought the first person point of view a mistake. Arthur was rather excitable and used far too many exclamation points for my taste. I felt distanced from all the characters, the steampunk aspect was barely explored and felt like almost an afterthought and I felt no surprise at any point and mild nausea at a few too many. There were also several slips on the period dialogue, "okay" being thrown about more often than comfortable, especially with what is supposed to be the English elite. I cannot say I enjoyed it personally, but if you are not a stickler on accuracy and, don't mind what felt like constant smut, go for it.
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