DAN O'MAHONY Award winning Author of Middle-Grade and Young Adult Fantasy
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Welcome to Harmony
The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged
Welcome to Harmony
Winner, Teen Category, ONEBOOKAZ writing competition
Self-e Selection, Library Journal
“Loved the book and thought it was way too short!” -- Merlin’s Book Nook
It’s already hard enough being the new kid in town. On top of that, twelve-year-old Dillon Howell is a werewolf. Dillon was adopted, and neither he nor his human parents have any i
Winner, Teen Category, ONEBOOKAZ writing competition
Self-e Selection, Library Journal
“Loved the book and thought it was way too short!” -- Merlin’s Book Nook
It’s already hard enough being the new kid in town. On top of that, twelve-year-old Dillon Howell is a werewolf. Dillon was adopted, and neither he nor his human parents have any idea how he inherited his “condition.”
Dillon and his parents have just moved to Harmony, a small town in Northern California. His parents hope to protect him and keep his condition a secret, no matter how ashamed it might make Dillon feel.
It turns out Dillon may have caught a break when he learns he’s not the only supernatural being in Harmony. Some readily embrace him, while others view him as a threat.
The greatest danger Dillon has to face is his parents discovering the truth about Harmony. They are already upset about having a werewolf for a son. Learning other supernaturals exist in Harmony could make them want to leave, even though Dillon not only fits in with the folks in Harmony but has been able to flourish there as well.
Pick up Welcome to Harmony today and meet some kids who are redefining the word “normal.”
Gwen Gladstone
The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged
Welcome to Harmony
Enjoy this exciting follow-up to the award-winning book, Welcome to Harmony.
“Fantastic! Definitely worth your time,” Alex Wright, reviewer
Since her mother's death, Gwen Gladstone's life has spiraled downwards. She's gone from popular girl to outcast and has been riddled with anxiety and depression. Her life takes a turn when her father
Enjoy this exciting follow-up to the award-winning book, Welcome to Harmony.
“Fantastic! Definitely worth your time,” Alex Wright, reviewer
Since her mother's death, Gwen Gladstone's life has spiraled downwards. She's gone from popular girl to outcast and has been riddled with anxiety and depression. Her life takes a turn when her father marries a woman named Victoria Weatherly, and the three of them move into her home in Harmony, a small town in Northern California.
It doesn't take Gwen long to discover that Victoria is no normal stepmother and the town of Harmony itself is just as mysterious and full of secrets as she is. But if Gwen can hold on, she'll learn that Harmony is a place where she can grow stronger and discover abilities she never knew she had, and she will need all the power she can muster, as she is forced to face an enemy that threatens to corrupt and consume her very soul.
Pick up Gwen Gladstone today and meet some kids who are redefining the word “normal.”
Bloodline
The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged
The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged
Enjoy another exciting follow-up to the award-winning book, Welcome to Harmony.
“This book was creative and incredibly engaging. It has a relatively unique story line, which I appreciated. There's a bit of everything in this book. There's suspense, sadness, and humor. This could be an enjoyable read for people of all ages.” Caitlin, Revie
Enjoy another exciting follow-up to the award-winning book, Welcome to Harmony.
“This book was creative and incredibly engaging. It has a relatively unique story line, which I appreciated. There's a bit of everything in this book. There's suspense, sadness, and humor. This could be an enjoyable read for people of all ages.” Caitlin, Reviewer
Not many girls Sophie Holden's age would be able to care for a little brother and a dying mother. It's taken just about every bit of strength she possesses. Relief comes in the form of a rich distant relative they didn't know they had named Nikolas Kesler, who wants to take Sophie and her family to his home in Harmony, a small town in Northern California, where he can care for them. It seems too good to be true. But what other choice does Sophie and her family have? They can no longer manage on their own. They have no choice but to accept Nikolas' offer.
Sophie and her family find happiness in Harmony, but that is challenged when Sophie learns Nikolas' secret and discovers her new friends are also more than they appear to be. On top of all that, Nikolas has a powerful enemy who’s not above using Sophie and Peter to get to him.
Sophie has had to endure much in her young life. However, with the support of Nikolas and her new friends, she discovers reservoirs of strength she never knew she had, and she will need all of that and more if she wants to protect herself and the people she loves.
Pick up Bloodline today and meet some kids who are redefining the word “normal.”
The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged
The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged
The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged
Honorable Mention, Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Perfect for Rick Riordan fans.
“Join Colin Caulfield on an epic journey through Irish mythology, as the war of destiny and the fate of a nation rests on the power within.” --Dakota Love, reviewer.
For most of his life, thirteen-year-old Colin Caulfield has carried the pain of not knowing his
Honorable Mention, Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Perfect for Rick Riordan fans.
“Join Colin Caulfield on an epic journey through Irish mythology, as the war of destiny and the fate of a nation rests on the power within.” --Dakota Love, reviewer.
For most of his life, thirteen-year-old Colin Caulfield has carried the pain of not knowing his real father – only to learn he is the son of a god and the reincarnation of Ireland’s greatest hero, Cu Chulainn.
Colin is destined to help bring the Irish gods back into power during an event known as the Fifth Cycle. However, an army of evil gods and monsters wants to stop him. Colin needs to get ready and is sent to the mystic Otherworld to train with Scathach, the legendary warrior woman.
Colin’s greatest challenge comes in the form of warp spasms, deadly berserker rages that make him a danger to both his friends and his enemies. It won’t be easy for Colin to learn how to control these. Fortunately, he has help in the form of Alaynna, a warrior princess; gentle and kind Breccan; and the mysterious Druid, Gannon.
They need to hurry. It’s only a matter of time before Colin’s enemies find him.
Pick up The Fifth Cycle today and discover a new realm of myth and adventure.
Illumina
In The Not Too Distant Future ...
Death's Fair Maiden
There’s nothing more powerful than a good story.
Twelve-year-old Ronnie Jackman has gone through something no child should ever have to face. Not only did he lose both of his parents, but he watched them die in a raging fire.
His pain runs deep and there is no telling what would have happened to him if he didn’t meet Mr. Griffin, a myster
There’s nothing more powerful than a good story.
Twelve-year-old Ronnie Jackman has gone through something no child should ever have to face. Not only did he lose both of his parents, but he watched them die in a raging fire.
His pain runs deep and there is no telling what would have happened to him if he didn’t meet Mr. Griffin, a mysterious substitute teacher who helps Ronnie tap into a wellspring of imagination that was waiting inside of him. Mr. Griffin inspires Ronnie to write fantasy stories, where he casts himself as the hero and creates a powerful foe that serves as the target for his grief and guilt over his parents’ deaths.
Ronnie revels in his newfound ability. But there comes a point when it appears his imagination is literally starting to get away from him. The line between writer and story begins to blur, and characters from Ronnie’s stories start appearing in the real world.
Ronnie must learn to control his imagination. If he can, he stands a chance of becoming the hero he wants to be in real life, as a tragedy erupts at school that threatens the life of one of his new friends.
Pick up a copy of Illumina today and experience imagination fully unleashed.
Death's Fair Maiden
In The Not Too Distant Future ...
Death's Fair Maiden
Love empowers both mortals and immortals alike.
There is something about Eve that can only be described as “enchanting” or “magical.” She is a young hospice worker assigned to work with seventeen-year-old Tommy Kennedy’s beloved great-grandmother. Eve charms Tommy and his family. She always has the right thing to say, and her mere presenc
Love empowers both mortals and immortals alike.
There is something about Eve that can only be described as “enchanting” or “magical.” She is a young hospice worker assigned to work with seventeen-year-old Tommy Kennedy’s beloved great-grandmother. Eve charms Tommy and his family. She always has the right thing to say, and her mere presence comforts them in their time of need.
Only Tommy has seen Eve before -- in a nightmare he’d had that took place in ancient Ireland, where Eve was brutally murdered.
Tommy and Eve grow close even though he remains haunted by her presence in his dream. Eve reveals her secret. She is the girl in his dream. She died and was reborn as a banshee, a guardian spirit that helps her descendants, which include Tommy and his family, during times of need.
Eve becomes a fixture in Tommy’s life, and what starts as a friendship promises to turn into more. Unfortunately, Eve has a powerful enemy who could threaten their happiness. Tommy and Eve risk a lot by staying together, but they believe their love is worth fighting for.
Pick up a copy of Death’s Fair Maiden and experience this mythic romance.
The Fifth Cycle: Lost Gods
In The Not Too Distant Future ...
In The Not Too Distant Future ...
That's a working title, but a follow-up to The Fifth Cycle: A New Hero is Forged is ready to break-through into this world.
I will keep everyone posted on my progress.
In The Not Too Distant Future ...
In The Not Too Distant Future ...
In The Not Too Distant Future ...
Who knows? But there is a good chance there will be another visit to the town of Harmony. Let me know what you think.