A lifelong storyteller and lover of history and adventure stories, Maher published his first novel based on the Fraser River Gold Rush of 1858 in British Columbia, Sept. 2020. (THE DEADLY FIVE.)
Its sequel, (THE SECOND FIVE is being published in 2022.)

A weekly newspaper columnist for over a dozen years Maher brings his experience of wrestling with readers for their attention and willingness to read and keep reading his column to his novels.

Maher has written short stories, poetry, plays, and letters to the editor during his long life.
It is in retirement that he graduated to novels.

Maher's novels reflect his life experience of living and working in four Canadian provinces. Often he was the stranger in town who knew no one. He writes of t ...more

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Raymond Maher The mystery was what to do when people only see the obvious. My High School years were about being invisible, being short and very young looking like …moreThe mystery was what to do when people only see the obvious. My High School years were about being invisible, being short and very young looking like just a kid, not a young adult. (less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Raymond Maher I find exercise helps me refocus. Simple things like cutting the lawn, running errands, hobbies, etc. Forget or Ignore my writing works for me.

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	The Deadly Five by Raymond Maher (Goodreads Author), Eden Maher 3.20 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Second Five Sequel to The Deadly Five 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trapped at Birth: With Only One Way Out by Raymond Maher (Goodreads Author), Frank Talaber (Goodreads Author) (editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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