Jonathon Wart and the Risk Factor
by Terence O'Grady
Price: Free! 14890 words.
Published on March 8, 2012. Fiction.
Twelve-year old Jonathon Wart has inherited his uncle’s fabulous fortune. But it comes with a big catch. If Jonathon is to control the family fortune, he must take some serious financial risks and make himself even richer in the process. That'll be tough to do, but it becomes even tougher when Uncle Wart’s greedy daughter and Mr. Thumbs, his financial advisor, try to thwart him at every turn.
Location: United States
Member Since: May 07, 2011
Terence O'Grady
Biography
A musicologist by profession, I've written a music-themed mystery (The Mephisto Mysteries) about an international piano competition and the mysterious power of a manuscript score by the legendary Franz Liszt, as well as a handful of children’s books in a variety of genres.
Books
The Mephisto Mysteries
by Terence O'Grady
Price: $1.99 USD. 55940 words. Published on February 8, 2012. Fiction.
Elizabeth is a finalist for a Viennese competition featuring the best young pianists in the world. But things turn sinister when two young pianists are injured and strange, perhaps even supernatural events put everyone on edge. When a suicide of one of the pianist’s teachers turns out to be a murder, Elizabeth's friend David has all he can do to save the festival and Elizabeth herself.
Price: $1.99 USD. 55940 words. Published on February 8, 2012. Fiction.
Elizabeth is a finalist for a Viennese competition featuring the best young pianists in the world. But things turn sinister when two young pianists are injured and strange, perhaps even supernatural events put everyone on edge. When a suicide of one of the pianist’s teachers turns out to be a murder, Elizabeth's friend David has all he can do to save the festival and Elizabeth herself.
King Arthur Returns
by Terence O'Grady
Price: Free! 15840 words. Published on September 1, 2011. Fiction.
In the village of St. Bees on the western coast of England in the early years of World War II, Twelve-year old James, his younger sister Susie and four other friends encounter a Nazi raiding party as they explore an old, abandoned coalmine. But, when things look bleakest, King Arthur and his Knights, fulfilling a vow to return in England's "hour of greatest need," appear to rescue the children.
Price: Free! 15840 words. Published on September 1, 2011. Fiction.
In the village of St. Bees on the western coast of England in the early years of World War II, Twelve-year old James, his younger sister Susie and four other friends encounter a Nazi raiding party as they explore an old, abandoned coalmine. But, when things look bleakest, King Arthur and his Knights, fulfilling a vow to return in England's "hour of greatest need," appear to rescue the children.
Due North to Freedom
by Terence O'Grady
Price: $0.99 USD. 38420 words. Published on August 1, 2011. Fiction.
It is the autumn of 1864 and Richmond is surrounded on three sides by Union troops. This time the Yankees are not going away. Things become desperate for the O'Toole family, including thirteen year-old Ryan and eleven year-old Matthew, when they help a young freeman and his father escape from the city and the people of Richmond turn against them. Then they too must escape north to freedom.
Price: $0.99 USD. 38420 words. Published on August 1, 2011. Fiction.
It is the autumn of 1864 and Richmond is surrounded on three sides by Union troops. This time the Yankees are not going away. Things become desperate for the O'Toole family, including thirteen year-old Ryan and eleven year-old Matthew, when they help a young freeman and his father escape from the city and the people of Richmond turn against them. Then they too must escape north to freedom.
An Irish Tale
by Terence O'Grady
Price: $0.99 USD. 15400 words. Published on May 13, 2011. Fiction.
Katherine is a 12-year old Irish girl whose brother Sean has gotten himself into deep trouble by defaulting on a loan to the nasty Mrs. O'Hara. Katherine is at a loss about to help when, suddenly, she stumbles across Shamus, a leprechaun. He's willing to help, but under certain conditions. Things get worse before they get better and in the end Sean has to deal with both Shamus and Mrs. O'Hara.
Price: $0.99 USD. 15400 words. Published on May 13, 2011. Fiction.
Katherine is a 12-year old Irish girl whose brother Sean has gotten himself into deep trouble by defaulting on a loan to the nasty Mrs. O'Hara. Katherine is at a loss about to help when, suddenly, she stumbles across Shamus, a leprechaun. He's willing to help, but under certain conditions. Things get worse before they get better and in the end Sean has to deal with both Shamus and Mrs. O'Hara.
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Smashwords book reviews by Terence O'Grady
- Snatching the General
on May 10, 2011
"Snatching the General" features fast-paced but realistic action and a historically accurate background. The dialogue is natural and flows smoothly. This is the third book in a series and it would probably require knowledge of the first two to fully understand the time-travel premise. Nevertheless, an effective short book for young readers.
- Murder in the Philosophy Department
on May 20, 2011
Neat little mystery. The author has obviously experienced teaching at a university and it shows in her mostly cynical humor. Occasionally that humor oversteps, but for the most part it's quite effective. It's well plotted with some interesting twists and turns although, as another reviewer has suggetsed, the ending is just a bit abrupt. Nevertheless, it's well paced amd keeps the reader';s attention.