ABANDONED. Specific novel/series: a fresh take on monsters and/or vampires/zombies/ghouls; author was a likely fairly new female author

[Bobaloo]

I had seen this book/series at the bookstore a few months back and had planned to read it. But when I went back, I could not find it, and now I don't remember the name(s) of the book(s)/series or the author. But here's what I think I know:

- It was either a series or a repeated style of book.
- The author was a likely fairly new female author.
- The book was a fresh take on monsters and/or vampires/zombies/ghouls.
- The cover was pretty inviting.
- She had written at least a few other books like it.
- The books are not so popular that everyone knows about them. But they likely at least have a cult following. They may or may not have been best sellers though.
- Innovative twist (though, I can't remember what it was)

[Kirstin]

What did the cover look like?

[NaanBaka]

Was it maybe the House of Night series by P.C. Cast?

Here are some of the books:

[Donna]

Or maybe the Cat & Bone series. First one is

[Michele]

Maybe Mira Grant? She has a medically created zombies trilogy - 1st book is called Feed. She has another series, 1st book Parasite.

[A book away from an episode of hoarders]

How about the White Trash Zombie series?



or the Demon Hunting series

[Merrilee]

Maybe something byHolly Black?

[Sophie]

Mira Grant also writes fantasy series under the name Seanan McGuire.

[Lauren]

?

[Jessica (Goldenfurpro)]

This literally describes thousands of books, are you sure you don't know anything else?

[Bobaloo]

Yes, it is a pretty vague description. Sorry, I only saw it the one time at the store. I also went home and researched it online at the time, which is why I clearly remember that the author did more books like it (whether or not it's technically a series or not I don't know; leaning towards it is).

I do recall the artwork of the cover having a contemporary freshness...I remember a Frankenstein walking on one of them (whether it was the front or back cover, I don't know).

[Bobaloo]

Thanks for all the guesses so far. It's none of them though.

I'll say that I think it's unlikely that the author's work pre-dates 2000.

[Bobaloo]

The covers were drawn; not photographic (looking).

[A book away from an episode of hoarders]

Some more ideas, complete shots in the dark due to the new information about the cover art;

[Bobaloo]

How I remember it: The covers were a primary color backing (one of them was black or blue (darker color). And then like some sort of artwork coming up from the bottom.

[Jan]

Maybe the Married with Zombies series? Married With Zombies

[Lou]

one of the willow tate series?

[A book away from an episode of hoarders]

If nothing else, you've got some books to check out.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

possibly? (This is just a random cover from the series.)

[Bobaloo]

Yes, I think this has thrown out some interesting books (for anyone interested). Nobody's guessed it yet, though.

[Lou]

This one seems promising:


If thats not it, these have less usual covers:

[A book away from an episode of hoarders]

What about series? It's not erotica, I promise

[Brenda]

The Ghostwalker novels by Christine Feehan?

[Meg]

books by Mercedes Lackey?

[Rafi]

Bobaloo wrote: "Yes, it is a pretty vague description. Sorry, I only saw it the one time at the store. I also went home and researched it online at the time, which is why I clearly remember that the author did mor..."

Can you check your search history?

[Tab]

Was this book for teens or adults?
Was it horror or paranormal romance?

[Michele]

Something by Kresley Cole? Or maybe Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed 8-Book Bundle? (Sorry, I don't know how to insert covers.)

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Michele--the same place you add the books--look at the bottom and you'll see the option to put in either cover or link (which links the book itself). Just change over to cover and it will show the picture.

[Jennifer Lynn]

Laurell Hamilton maybe? She writes an Anita Blake series that is pretty good. It is about vampires werewolves, etc. Good luck!

[Michele]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Michele--the same place you add the books--look at the bottom and you'll see the option to put in either cover or link (which links the book itself). Just change over to cover and it will show the ..."

Aha! So:

(sorry it's tiny, but it is the primary colors you mentioned!)

Thanks!

[Bobaloo]

Cristina (a book away from an episode of hoarders) wrote: "Some more ideas, complete shots in the dark due to the new information about the cover art;

[bookcover:A Werewol..."

The art was fun, somewhat like 'To Kill A Warlock,' and interesting like 'The Accidental Werewolf.' The covers were mostly dark (I remember) other than the actual art.

[Bobaloo]

Michele wrote: "Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Michele--the same place you add the books--look at the bottom and you'll see the option to put in either cover or link (which links the book itself). Just change over to cove..."

Great try! But, still no.

[Bobaloo]

Michele wrote: "Something by Kresley Cole? Or maybe Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed 8-Book Bundle? (Sorry, I don't know how to insert covers.)"

I could be wrong, but I remember the author's first name being something more common like Stephanie or Nicole. (And to say so now, I think the last name was one or two syllables.)

[Bobaloo]

Jennifer wrote: "Laurell Hamilton maybe? She writes an Anita Blake series that is pretty good. It is about vampires werewolves, etc. Good luck!"

I looked into it. The subject looked fairly dark. This was more of a light-hearted take on ghouls; was my take. Like more suited towards young teens, but I was still interested because I thought it was pretty unique.

[Bobaloo]

TO NOT OVER-POST: I may not respond to everyone's post. But I am investigating each suggestion. THANKS.

[Bobaloo]

Rafi wrote: "Bobaloo wrote: "Yes, it is a pretty vague description. Sorry, I only saw it the one time at the store. I also went home and researched it online at the time, which is why I clearly remember that th..."

Great suggestion. I checked and my history goes back to January (which I checked just in case). But I saw the book and looked it up in December.

I also just checked my amazon history and nothing showed there. I don't remember what site I looked it up on though.

[Tab]

Maybe Mediator series https://www.goodreads.com/series/4166...

[Bobaloo]

I think the posted price on the hardback book was reasonable; like $12.95. So, nothing too thick.

[A book away from an episode of hoarders]

*bump*

[bb.]

Maybe it's A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness?

[Ann aka Iftcan]

A Monster Calls for Winaa's click.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Added some more details to the header which felt too vague.

[Sarah]

Could it possible be The Vampire Diaries series by L.J. Smith

[Jamie]

What store were you in when you saw this?

[MJ]

If you can remember the store and you think it had a bit of a following, give them a call. They might recognize it.

[Kiara]

the monster high series?

[Spottyblanket]

The Shambling Guide to New York City by Mur Lafferty. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[Kris]

Monster High series by Lisi Harrison - suggested by Kiara - https://www.goodreads.com/series/5460...

[Emily]

My sister reads the Poison Apple series, which I'd guess are around the date range you're looking for. The colours on the covers are pretty basic, and they're different unrelated stories by various authors about young teens and their experiences with the supernatural (vampires, werewolves, ghosts etc.). They're a fairly easy reading level aimed towards children and young teens. I don't know if they're what you're looking for since they don't really meet all the descriptions but I figure it's worth a shot :)
The Dead End is the first book I believe but here are some of the others and their covers:

[Kate]

Bobaloo hasn't written since 2014, so I'm moving this to Abandoned....