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Orson Mercer: Amazon KDP author data
As of Nov 6, 2026, Orson Mercer has 9 books on Amazon, 9 of them on a best-seller list in the last 30 days (best rank #4), mostly in Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems.
| Median price | $20.99 |
|---|---|
| Price range (middle 50%) | $12.99 – $45.99 |
| Median reviews | 5 |
| Total reviews | 47 |
| New books (30 days) | 9 |
| Breakout books (30 days) | 9 |
What stands out
- 100% of the catalog made a best-seller list in the last 30 days: the whole backlist sells, not one hit.
- Median price $20.99, 110% above the median of their main category, Engineering.
- 9 new books in the last 30 days, 9 of them broke into a Best Sellers list.
Orson Mercer's best-ranked books
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Understanding Industrial Electrical Schematics: From Symbols to Complete Circuits—Interpret Ladder Diagrams, Trace Motor-Control Paths, Analyze Panel Wiring, Diagnose Common Faults, and Apply...
by Orson Mercer
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5
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Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Made Easy: From Voltage and Current to Circuits, Electronics, Motors, and Power Systems—Build Practical Skills Through Clear Explanations, Visual Examples...
by Orson Mercer
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews5
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Practical Electronics Projects for Beginners: 50 Illustrated, Step-by-Step Projects for Understanding Components, Reading Schematics, Building Useful Devices, Solder, Testing, and Troubleshooting
by Orson Mercer
- Price$20.99
- Reviews-
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Industrial Motor Control Panels and Troubleshooting for Beginners: Learn to Read Electrical Schematics, Understand Control Panel Components, Wire Motor Control Circuits, Diagnose Common Faults...
by Orson Mercer
- Price$55.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5
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Practical Electronics Projects for Beginners: 50 Illustrated, Step-by-Step Projects for Understanding Components, Reading Schematics, Building Useful Devices, Solder, Testing, and Troubleshooting
by Orson Mercer
- Price$45.99
- Reviews-
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Industrial Motor Control Panels and Troubleshooting for Beginners: Learn to Read Electrical Schematics, Understand Control Panel Components, Wire Motor Control Circuits, Diagnose Common Faults...
by Orson Mercer
- Price$10.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5
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Understanding Industrial Electrical Schematics: From Symbols to Complete Circuits—Interpret Ladder Diagrams, Trace Motor-Control Paths, Analyze Panel Wiring, Diagnose Common Faults, and Apply...
by Orson Mercer
- Price$62.90
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5
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Practical Structural Steel Design for Buildings: A Comprehensive Guide to Load Analysis, Steel Member Design, Bolted and Welded Connections, and Building Stability
by Orson Mercer
- Price$44.37
- Rating4.8
- Reviews17
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PLC Ladder Logic Made Easy for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Introduction to PLC Fundamentals, I/O Systems, Ladder Instructions, Timers, Counters, Motor Controls, Sequencing, Program Testing, Fault...
by Orson Mercer
- Price$12.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews5
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FAQ
How many books does Orson Mercer have on Amazon?
KDPTop tracks 9 of their books; 9 made an Amazon list in the last 30 days.
Which categories does Orson Mercer publish in?
Their books chart most often in Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems.
How does Orson Mercer price their books?
The median price is $20.99; half of the books cost $12.99–$45.99.
Has Orson Mercer released new books recently?
9 new books in the last 30 days, 9 of which reached a Best Sellers list.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.