Oscar O'Rourke

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Oscar O'Rourke is an author from Washington State. His books span multiple genres (horror, literary fiction, etc.), and his prose has been described as both "powerful" and "vivid" by readers and critics alike. His stories themselves have been noted for being "imaginative" and "original." ...more

Average rating: 3.53 · 76 ratings · 26 reviews · 7 distinct worksSimilar authors
Marley's Melancholia: A Hor...

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As the Wax Drops: A Horror ...

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The Ruby Demon

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When the Iris Is Pink: A Dy...

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Maritime Triptych

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"A wonderful read which will pull you into their journey in the Wild West. Follow him as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of his life.
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and I loved it"
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"The Ruby Demon is a dark, gothic western by Oscar O’Rourke. The story follows Jack and his little brother Johnny as they try to survive in the bleak, barren Idaho landscape. O’Rourke’s debut opens with a harsh setting, showing us the abysmal realitie" Read more of this review »
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“I don’t believe in the better man, I believe in myself”
Oscar O'Rourke, The Ruby Demon

“And that’s not egotism, that’s realism”
Oscar O'Rourke, The Ruby Demon
tags: ego, humor, wit

“Well, the truth is that his mother had six miscarriages, and three of them survived.”
Oscar O'Rourke, The Ruby Demon

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“Well, the truth is that his mother had six miscarriages, and three of them survived.”
Oscar O'Rourke, The Ruby Demon

“And that’s not egotism, that’s realism”
Oscar O'Rourke, The Ruby Demon
tags: ego, humor, wit

“I don’t believe in the better man, I believe in myself”
Oscar O'Rourke, The Ruby Demon

“They tried to deport me when I first got here, but unfortunately for them, that ship had sailed”
Oscar O'Rourke, The Ruby Demon

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