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Mythology #2
Mythology Abroad
Keith Doyle, business major at Midwestern University, with an unofficial minor in mystical studies and magic overseen by his Little Folk friends, flies off to spend the summer on an educational tour of archaeological sites of the British Isles and Ireland with his best friend, Holl. They hope to locate signs of Holl’s long-lost relations as well as to help fulfill a traditional rite that will permit Holl to marry his beloved Maura. Keith’s reckless exploits attract the attention of not only magical folk who are far less friendly than the Little Folk back home, but human smugglers. The Master and Keith’s girlfriend Diane are forced to come to their aid. Can Keith keep from losing his college credits and Holl his one chance at happiness?
264 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 1991
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Jody Lynn Nye
311 books287 followersJody Lynn Nye lists her main career activity as ‘spoiling cats.’ When not engaged upon this worthy occupation, she writes fantasy and science fiction books and short stories.
Before breaking away from gainful employment to write full time, Jody worked as a file clerk, book-keeper at a small publishing house, freelance journalist and photographer, accounting assistant and costume maker.
For four years, she was on the technical operations staff of a local Chicago television station, WFBN (WGBO), serving the last year as Technical Operations Manager. During her time at WFBN, she was part of the engineering team that built the station, acted as Technical Director during live sports broadcasts, and worked to produce in-house spots and public service announcements.
Over the last twenty-five or so years, Jody has taught in numerous writing workshops and participated on hundreds of panels covering the subjects of writing and being published at science-fiction conventions. She has also spoken in schools and libraries around the north and northwest suburbs. In 2007 she taught fantasy writing at Columbia College Chicago. She also runs the two-day writers workshop at DragonCon, and is a judge for the Writers of the Future contest, the largest speculative fiction contest in the world.
Jody lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, with her husband Bill Fawcett, a writer, game designer, military historian and book packager, and three feline overlords, Athena, Minx, and Marmalade.
Before breaking away from gainful employment to write full time, Jody worked as a file clerk, book-keeper at a small publishing house, freelance journalist and photographer, accounting assistant and costume maker.
For four years, she was on the technical operations staff of a local Chicago television station, WFBN (WGBO), serving the last year as Technical Operations Manager. During her time at WFBN, she was part of the engineering team that built the station, acted as Technical Director during live sports broadcasts, and worked to produce in-house spots and public service announcements.
Over the last twenty-five or so years, Jody has taught in numerous writing workshops and participated on hundreds of panels covering the subjects of writing and being published at science-fiction conventions. She has also spoken in schools and libraries around the north and northwest suburbs. In 2007 she taught fantasy writing at Columbia College Chicago. She also runs the two-day writers workshop at DragonCon, and is a judge for the Writers of the Future contest, the largest speculative fiction contest in the world.
Jody lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, with her husband Bill Fawcett, a writer, game designer, military historian and book packager, and three feline overlords, Athena, Minx, and Marmalade.
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April 7, 2018
The Adventure Continues
The book picks up where the first book ended. However, I felt that it didn't seem to have the same amount of 'spark'behind it as the last one did. I think it is interesting to see Keith's desire to learn about his ancestry. I felt the surveilance of the officer hed no real bearing on the story and at times felt like it was a distraction.
The book picks up where the first book ended. However, I felt that it didn't seem to have the same amount of 'spark'behind it as the last one did. I think it is interesting to see Keith's desire to learn about his ancestry. I felt the surveilance of the officer hed no real bearing on the story and at times felt like it was a distraction.
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September 4, 2019I tried. I made it through Mythology 101, and while it wasn't great, it was enough to keep me going. I made it about halfway through before I just couldn't take any more. I don't often quit books partway through, but this one just had nothing to interest me.
August 23, 2022
This one just didn't do it for me. A whole lot of nothing. I loved the first book and will try the next one but I think the charm in the first book was the initial interactions with the elves (or whatever they are).
December 12, 2023
Wonderful funny series
April 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 12, 2023
Carry over from my skeeve years,
loved the books. A different rock of ages...about time
loved the books. A different rock of ages...about time
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October 13, 2017Another in the great Jody Lynn Nye books of Mythology.
September 7, 2014
What ages would I recommend it too? Twelve and up.
Length? Most of a days read.
Characters? Memorable, several characters.
Setting? Fantasy, alternate dimensions.
Written approximately? 1991.
Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? Ready to read more.
Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? Yes.
Why did this Michaels person assume Keith Doyle was an unsubscribed O'Day character? Too much confusion.
Why at the final stop did Holl switch from hi "nephew" to his "cousin"?
Short storyline: A fascinating trip through archeology and Europe.
Notes for the reader: A bit confusing at times.
For low vision readers - microscopic dark type.
Length? Most of a days read.
Characters? Memorable, several characters.
Setting? Fantasy, alternate dimensions.
Written approximately? 1991.
Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? Ready to read more.
Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? Yes.
Why did this Michaels person assume Keith Doyle was an unsubscribed O'Day character? Too much confusion.
Why at the final stop did Holl switch from hi "nephew" to his "cousin"?
Short storyline: A fascinating trip through archeology and Europe.
Notes for the reader: A bit confusing at times.
For low vision readers - microscopic dark type.
May 5, 2016
Completely in love with this series. In Mythology Abroad we find Keith Doyle traveling to Scotland and Ireland in search of his roots and a special item for Holl who accompanies him. I fell in love with the deep descriptions of the countryside mixed in with archeology, myths, folklore and Keith in trouble as always.
I identify with Keith seeking his Celtic roots and deeply believing in the "other" that exists out there. I could see myself on this very adventure and it engaged me all the more because of it.
I identify with Keith seeking his Celtic roots and deeply believing in the "other" that exists out there. I could see myself on this very adventure and it engaged me all the more because of it.
October 28, 2010
Inoffensive and highly forgettable.
March 14, 2015
A nice expansion to the world and mythos with the introduction of the clan's origin in Ireland.
June 2, 2019
Great escapist fare.
April 28, 2016
Good second book. Similar characters with more depth, Great travel log.
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