Psychomech (Necroscope Series) [Paperback]

Brian Lumley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 1984 | Series: Necroscope Series

Richard Garrison, a Corporal in the British Military Police, loses his sight while trying to save the wife and child of millionaire industrialist Thomas Schroeder from a terrorist bomb. While Garrison is recovering from his injuries, Schroeder makes him an offer the young man cannot refuse-refuge at Schroeder's luxurious mountain retreat and rehabilitation from the best doctors who can treat Garrison's blindness and if not cure him at least teach him a new way of life.

But Thomas Schroeder has a secret. He is dying and determined not to lose his life. The doctors tell him his body cannot be saved. But about his mind? Garrison's healthy young body would make an excellent replacement for Schroeder's failing corpus, if the machines to perform the operation can be perfected in time.

Garrison has no secrets of his own. Since the bombing that caused a loss of his sight, Garrison has become aware of new abilities slowly developing in his mind: mental powers he is beginning to master; strengths Schroeder cannot expect.
Richard Garrison and Thomas Schroeder, two strong-willed men locked in battle for the greatest prize-life itself.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"One of the best writers in the field."-John Farris

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Brian Lumley is the author of the bestselling Necroscope series of vampire novels. The first Necroscope, Harry Keogh, also appears in a collection of Lumley's short fiction, Harry Keogh and Other Weird Heroes, along Titus Crow and Henri Laurent de Marigny, from Titus Crow, Volumes One, Two, and Three, and David Hero and Eldin the Wanderer, from the Dreamlands series.

An acknowledged master of Lovecraft-style horror, Brian Lumley has won the British Fantasy Award and been named a Grand Master of Horror. His works have been published in more than a dozen countries and have inspired comic books, role-playing games, and sculpture, and been adapted for television.

When not writing, Lumley can often be found spear-fishing in the Greek islands, gambling in Las Vegas, or attending a convention somewhere in the US. Lumley and his wife live in England.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Grafton Books; paperback / softcover edition (January 26, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0586057870
• ISBN-13: 978-0586057872
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,155,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian Lumley is the author of the bestselling Necroscope series of vampire novels. An acknowledged master of Lovecraft-style horror, Brian Lumley has won the British Fantasy Award and been named a Grand Master of Horror. His works have been published in more than a dozen countries and have inspired comic books, role-playing games, and sculpture, and been adapted for television. When not writing, Lumley can often be found spear-fishing in the Greek islands, gambling in Las Vegas, or attending a convention somewhere in the US. Lumley and his wife live in England.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Espionage and ESP By The Master Himself., March 3, 2000

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CaptHowdy (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychomech (Psychomech Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Hmm, espionage, esp, I wonder what Brian Lumley likes to write about?

This 'Psychomech' trilogy I stumbled upon because well, I couldn't find anything else written by Brian Lumley around.

Brian's work may seem pretty easy to find at the present time. But I had to try special ordering everything of his here in Winnipeg. This series was one of the few that were available aside from his Necroscope work. I needed something to tie me over until the next Vampire story by Lumley!

The story is about a character named Richard Garrison. Another likable lead character. He is in the military and is blinded saving the wife and child of some civilian. Turns out this civilian is pretty well off and seems to be grateful. He hires Garrison to assist him in his research. Research dealing with ESP, the paranormal, and even immortality.

Garrison eventually meets up with a machine called the Psychomech. It amplifieds his amazing powers that he develops. There is also an evil presence on Earth researching this same power. Each become aware of each other and each knows that they must stop each other. This leads up to a pretty good finale.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Quick, entertaining read, but little more; For Lumley fans, July 26, 2000

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K Cole "Kevin" (Rockford, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Psychomech (Psychomech Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read 18 of Brian Lumley's books, and the Psychomech series does not rank high on the list. It is a quick entertaining read, but it lacks freshness. It seemed very conventional to me, as far as horror/sci-fi goes. Don't get me wrong, there was enough there to keep my attention, but in some places it dragged on and in others it was rushed. None of the characters really had too much in the way of redeeming qualities that made me like them. The thought processes of the main character, Richard Garrison, were sometimes hard to follow and the ending left a lot to be desired. Furthermore, the novel lacked any real antagonist. Admitedly, there were a lot of minor ne'r-do-wells, but the lack of any real antagonist seemed to help establish a deficit of focus. Furthermore, the book contained a lot of dream sequences, some of which were very nicely done and others which were a bit cheesy. Lumley has a decent writing style, which helped ease the reader through the book, but it seemed derivative of his earlier Necroscope books in some places. Overall, I would say this would be a good read for a Lumley fan, but if you're unfamiliar with his work, I would suggest reading Necroscope instead.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lumley finds his voice!, November 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Psychomech (Psychomech Trilogy) (Paperback)

Readers of the wild and wooly NECROSCOPE series will be happy to see this important work of Brian Lumley back in print.

After writing a number of moderately successful works under the heady influence of H.P. Lovecraft, Brian Lumley established a unique form of horror-thriller in PSYCHOMECH (1984). (This is first volume of the PSYCHOMECH TRILIOGY, with PSYCHOSPHERE (just re-printed) and the totally insane PSYCHAMOK! comprising volumes two and three respectively).

PSYCHOMECH is a stunning display of Lumley's bizarre and wonderful imagination.

A must read for anyone interested in the horror genre.