Foreword Review
Foreword, an online review service, lavishes praise on Mercy.
“Thomson creates a spectacularly creepy and suspenseful mood for the book. With so many vampire/paranormal books available, comparison to everything from Twilight to Goosebumps could be made, but Thomson avoids becoming hackneyed or trite by simply being authentic in her paranormal elements and her characters. The accomplished, award-winning Thomson has another title that will strongly entice readers.”
Read MoreBangor Daily News and Mercy
The Bangor Daily News has written a sparkling review of Mercy, with a spooky photo from our launch event at the Eastern Cemetery!
“Thomson’s bone-chilling tale is just that — a refreshingly spooky mystery, complete with a gloomy graveyard and haunted house, free of undead romance and teen superpowers.”
“The whole theme of the vampire legend is essentially the fear of death, the fear or dying,” said Thomson. “The question is: What would you do to live forever? How many things would you sacrifice? Would you sacrifice the people you love best?”
Read MoreOn the Road
Off to Rhode Island to sign copies of Mercy at charming Barrington Books. Tell the snow to hold off! They said to come in costume but my costume, alas, is not ready yet…so they will just have to take me as is.
Read MoreAn Award for Mercy!
Mercy wins a silver Moonbeam Award in the horror/fantasy category. And there’s a sticker! Hooray!
Readers Explore Cemetery Stories
Like in the book Mercy: The Last New England Vampire, many stories can be found in old cemeteries. Readers explored the Eastern Cemetery alone in the mist and with the cemetery’s caretakers, Spirits Alive. Our thanks to Holly Doggett and Spirits Alive for their exploration of the stories in this resting ground.
Read MoreReaders Are Rendered Undead
Makeup artist Sarah Berry applied her magic to give readers the pallor of the undead Mercy Brown, who was said to walk amongst us long after her death.
Read MoreSarah L. Thomson
A children’s book author publishing award-winning nonfiction, poetry, picture books and novels including…
“Thomson focuses on newfound connection, magic, and suspense to conjure a fast-paced, heartwarming mystery. Thomson’s world is populated by resourceful protagonists, fanciful creatures, and quirky supporting characters.”
—Publishers Weekly