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Scavengers
Series · 5 books · 2012-2013

Books in series

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July

2012

—- There is a time for everything in a gentleman’s life. First lover. First zombie kill. —- In 1887, history changed course. A new Plague turned the infected into flesh-eating monsters and bound the population to overcrowded cities. The rapid advance in technology creates opportunities for the rich, but also helps to spread new social ideas which challenge traditional Victorian morality. James Hurst is a man of obligation and good morals. After most of his family perished as a result of the new, horrific illness, he didn’t hesitate to live up to his new responsibilities. A few years later, he is married to his childhood sweetheart, with whom he has a son and his political career is going smoothly. Unfortunately, most of his family lands had been overridden by the undead and therefore, bring no more profit. Facing bankruptcy, he decides to risk it all and try to get the jewels hidden in his family manor… In order to get there, he will need to leave the safe city walls and cross a region swarming with ghouls. He hires Ira Russell, a man whose skill at recovering valuables from lost territories has earned him a small fortune. From the moment James first saw Ira, he knew the man was dangerous, but he could have never predicted just how much of a danger he would be to all that James had always believed in. \* "Scavengers: July" is the first book in a three part series and is set in the universe of “Zombie Gentlemen”. \* WARNING: Contains graphic m/m sex scenes, gore, zombies, violence, angst, light BDSM and a confident, tattooed ex-sailor. Length: ~23,000 words Genre: erotic romance, adventure, gore
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#2

August

2012

In 1887, history changed course. A new Plague turned the infected into flesh-eating monsters and bound the population to overcrowded cities. The rapid advance in technology creates opportunities for the rich, but also helps to spread new social ideas which challenge traditional Victorian morality. In July of 1893, James Hurst, a perfect English gentleman, had retrieved a treasure that would secure the financial future of his family, got scarred by a zombie and lost his virginity to Ira Russell, the treasure hunter he hired. It seemed to be a match made in heaven but back in London, the harsh reality of having a wife and child came crashing into his new found infatuation. A month later, James’ life has returned to normal, but the recent past is there to haunt him. His newly acquired wealth makes him very interesting to a lady he works with but her agenda might be more political than financial. She seems to support a new mysterious cult – The Witnesses of the Apocalypse. James and Ira meet again in the most unlikely circumstances and this time, it isn’t as easy to let go. Deciding to risk it all, James finds Ira’s house, but who is the beautiful young man who greets him at the door? \* "Scavengers: August" is the second book in a three part series and is set in the universe of “Zombie Gentlemen”. \* WARNING: Contains graphic m/m sex scenes, gore, zombies, violence, angst, BDSM, lots of deliciously dirty talk and a confident, tattooed ex-sailor. Length: ~26,500 words Genre: erotic romance, adventure
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#3

September

2013

—- Keeping his wife happy was hard enough without a gay lover and the zombie Plague. —- In July of 1893, James Hurst, a perfect English gentleman, had retrieved a treasure that would secure the financial future of his family, got scarred by a zombie and lost his virginity to Ira Russell, the mercenary he hired. After a rocky start, their mutual fascination makes James happier than ever. Despite initial worries, Ira has no trouble blending in with the aristocratic household. Even James’ young son comes to adore the new teacher of survival tactics and his maritime stories. His wife on the other hand takes a different sort of interest in Ira. Her infatuation with him is the living proof of James’ failure as a husband, but is it too late to pick up the pieces? With a political opponent watching his every move and the threat of a terrorist attack on London, James is walking a tightrope. Can he keep his family safe without giving up on his newfound happiness (and Ira’s skills in tying him up)? \* "Scavengers: September" is the third and last book in a three part series and is set in the universe of "Zombie Gentlemen". \* WARNING: Contains graphic m/m sex scenes, gore, zombies, violence, angst, BDSM, lots of deliciously dirty talk and a confident, tattooed ex-sailor. POSSIBLE SPOILERS!: Themes: (zombies, living in a white marriage, blackmail, turn of the century London, class differences, alternative history, tattoos, terrorism) Erotic content: explicit M/M sex scenes (including BDSM elements, dirty talk, spanking, shibari - rope play) Length: ~34,400 words
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#4

Eton Mess

2013

—- Eton Mess - strawberry colored welts and deliciously creamy buttocks. —- Ira is in James’ office, ready to play the role of a school teacher and deliver the spanking of a lifetime. But to immerse himself in the fantasy, James must let go of all inhibitions and embrace the cricket paddle. \* “Scavengers: Eton Mess” is a special erotic short story taking place after the last book in the “Scavengers” series, “Scavengers:September”. It is set in the universe of "Zombie Gentlemen". \* Erotic content: explicit m/m sexual scenes (including spanking, dirty talk, bondage and sexual role play) Genre: erotica Length: ~4200 words
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Scavengers

Collection

2013

Librarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ISBN# 9781301514557. This collection includes the complete 'Scavengers' series: 'Scavengers: July', 'Scavengers: August', 'Scavengers: September', and 'Scavengers: Eton Mess'. — There is a time for everything in a gentleman’s life. First lover. First zombie kill — James Hurst is a man of obligation and good morals. After most of his family perished as a result of the new, horrific illness, he didn’t hesitate to live up to his new responsibilities. A few years later, he is married to his childhood sweetheart, with whom he has a son and his political career is going smoothly. Unfortunately, most of his family land had been overridden by the undead and therefore, it brings no more profit. Facing bankruptcy, he decides to risk it all and try to get the jewels hidden in his family manor… In order to get there, he will need to leave the safe city walls and cross a region swarming with ghouls. He hires Ira Russell, a man whose skill at recovering valuables from lost territories has earned him a small fortune. From the moment James first saw Ira, he knew the man was dangerous, but he could have never predicted just how much of a danger he would be to all that James had always believed in. \* POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: zombies, alternative history, turn of the century London, class differences, mercenary, steampunk, smutty prints, marking iron, self-discovery, tattoos, white marriage, misunderstandings, dangerous cult, anti-semitism, blackmail, terrorism Erotic Content: explicit M/M sex scenes (including BDSM, dirty talk, spanking, bondage, sexual role play, shibari – rope play) Length: ~88,100 words Genre: erotic romance, steampunk/neo-victorian, adventure, gore

Author

K. A. Merikan
K. A. Merikan
Author · 113 books

(Goodreads profile run by Kat) K. A. Merikan are a team of writers who try not to suck at adulting, with some success. Always eager to explore the murky waters of the weird and wonderful, K.A. Merikan don’t follow fixed formulas and want each of their books to be a surprise for those who choose to hop on for the ride. K.A. Merikan have a few sweeter M/M romances as well, but they specialize in the dark, dirty, and dangerous side of M/M, full of bikers, bad boys, mafiosi, and scorching hot romance. e-mail: kamerikan@gmail.com More information about ongoing projects, works in progress and publishing at: K.A. Merikan’s author page: http://kamerikan.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamerikan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KAMerikan Twitter: https://twitter.com/KA\_Merikan Agnes Merikan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgnesMerikan Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/KAMerikan/ Trivia:

  • We are Polish,
  • We're neither sisters nor a couple,
  • Kat's an artist, and Agnes is a psychologist but neither works in her field,
  • Kat's fingers are two times longer than Agnes'.
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