Bücher von O'Mahony Dan O'Mahony

Ready to Believe in Magic?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.

You Can't Choose Your Family. 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 even 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.Once they do, and once they settle in Harmony, Sophie soon discovers Nikolas' secret, along with those of her newfound friends, and the town of Harmony itself. Nikolas also has a powerful enemy who is not above using Sophie and Peter to get at 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 her brother. It seems to 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.Once they do, and once they settle in Harmony, Sophie soon discovers Nikolas' secret, along with those of her newfound friends, and the town of Harmony itself.Sophie has had to endure much in her young life. But will these new-found revelations be too much for her? Or will she be able to accept them and adapt to her new life?

Human.Supernatural.Everyone deserves a place to call home.Welcome to Harmony.Like all thirteen-year-olds, Dillon just wants to fit in, but being a werewolf makes that an even greater challenge than normal. After almost being discovered by some neighbors in their old neighborhood, Dillon's parents move all the way to Harmony, in Northern California, hoping to protect their son and keep his condition a secret, no matter how ashamed it might make Dillon feel. However, it turns out Dillon might have caught a break when he learns he is 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 though is his parents discovering the truth about Harmony. They are already disappointed in having a werewolf for a son. Learning that other supernaturals exist in Harmony could cause them to run again, even though Dillon not only fits in with the folks in Harmony but has been able to flourish there as well.Winner Teen-Category 2015 ONEBOOKAZ writing competition2016 Self-e Selection Library JournalREAD. WRITE. REBEL!An Interview with Dan O'Mahony, author of the Horror in Harmony series.* So without giving away any spoilers, what can readers expect from Welcome to Harmony?I've always had a thing for werewolves, and I wanted a protagonist that was a young one. I think it can be a potent metaphor for adolescence, going through a "change" that you can't quite understand or control. I also think it can be a metaphor for alienation, you know, feeling different on the inside than everyone else.* I like it. Very literary.Thanks. I prefer to write very character-centered stories. If that qualifies as literary, I'll take it.* What else can we expect from Welcome to Harmony? No spoilers!It takes place in a small town that is filled with secrets. Let's just say there are different supernatural communities living in Harmony, and my protagonist, Dillon, is introduced to them so he learns he is part of a larger supernatural world.* He finds a place to fit in. I like it. That's very important for kids that age.I think that's important for everyone at every age.* True. So acceptance and belonging are some themes in the book. What are some others?No spoilers. Dillon becomes part of a very diverse group of friends that cross the supernatural-spectrum: werewolves, witches, vampires, and even a ghost. So I guess friendship and diversity can be considered themes as well.* Nice. Anything else?Family too. Dillon's parents aren't exactly thrilled to have a son that's a werewolf. There are other family dynamics to explore in the book as well.* I like it. Where do you expect to go from here?There are two more Harmony books for sale. Gwen Gladstone and Bloodline. They're not sequels. They're companion pieces. Since the town of Harmony has such a diverse supernatural population, I want to explore to explore each group further but through the eyes of another protagonist.* So no more Dillon?No. The characters will crossover from book-to-book, so you haven't seen the last of Dillon. And sequels aren't out of the question. Dillon's story has just begun. Welcome to Harmony is just his coming-of-age story.* Great. Well thank you for your time. I loved Welcome to Harmony and can't wait to dive into Gwen Gladstone and Bloodline. I encourage our readers to check them out as well. They may be intended for middle-grade readers, but I know of many teens and adults who have enjoyed it as well.