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Tales Around the Jack O'Lantern IV: A Mary O'Reilly Short Story
It's Halloween night and the O'Reillys are gathered around the jack o'lantern once again to share real ghosts stories with each other. Read their stories about the hidden secret of an old Irish castle, the ultimate revenge of a high school teacher, the story of a ghost who travels overseas and the mysterious prom date. A perfect way to get into the Halloween season.
- GenresMystery
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 28, 2017
About the author
Terri Reid
126 books843 followersTerri Reid is the author of the Mary O’Reilly Paranormal Mysteries. An indie author, Reid uploaded her first book “Loose Ends” in August 2010. By the end of 2012, “Loose Ends” had sold over 82,000 copies and, as of the writing of this bio, was the number one bestselling book in Amazon’s ranking of Ghost Stories in the Book/Literature & Fiction/Genre Fiction/Horror/Ghosts section and the number two in the same area in the Kindle eBooks section. She has eight other books in the Mary O’Reilly Series and has enjoyed Top Rated and Hot New Release status for many of them in the Women Sleuths category through Amazon US. Her books have been translated into Spanish and Portuguese and are also now available through CreateSpace and Amazon in print versions. She is also working on an audiobook for “Loose Ends.”
Reid has been quoted in several books about the self-publishing industry, including “Let’s Get Digital” by David Gaughran and “Interviews with Indie Authors: Top Tips from Successful Self-Published Authors” by Claire and Tim Ridgway. She was also honored to have some of her works included in A. J. Abbiati’s book “The NORTAV Method for Writers—The Secrets to Constructing Prose Like the Pros.” She has also had the distinct privilege of guest blogging for Joe Konrath.
Reid is from Northwest Illinois, near the town of Freeport, the home of her fictional characters. Her background is in marketing and public relations. She is married, the mother of seven children, and the grandmother of twenty-three.
She has her grandchildren convinced that she talks to fairies and animals - and they talk back.
Reid has been quoted in several books about the self-publishing industry, including “Let’s Get Digital” by David Gaughran and “Interviews with Indie Authors: Top Tips from Successful Self-Published Authors” by Claire and Tim Ridgway. She was also honored to have some of her works included in A. J. Abbiati’s book “The NORTAV Method for Writers—The Secrets to Constructing Prose Like the Pros.” She has also had the distinct privilege of guest blogging for Joe Konrath.
Reid is from Northwest Illinois, near the town of Freeport, the home of her fictional characters. Her background is in marketing and public relations. She is married, the mother of seven children, and the grandmother of twenty-three.
She has her grandchildren convinced that she talks to fairies and animals - and they talk back.
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November 2, 2022
More Ghost Stories
On a stormy night the lights go out for their usual Halloween Ghost stories. They told some sad, happy and scary stories. The boy returning for candy was a nice add.
On a stormy night the lights go out for their usual Halloween Ghost stories. They told some sad, happy and scary stories. The boy returning for candy was a nice add.
October 23, 2017
Fun and spooky short stories perfect for the Halloween season.
I'll pretty much read anything Terri Reid writes at this point. She is bae.
I'll pretty much read anything Terri Reid writes at this point. She is bae.
October 18, 2017
Read this review and more on my blog at [Roxie Writes].
'Tales Around the Jack O'Lantern IV: A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Short Story' by Terri Reid
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Finished on October 17, 2017
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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Continuing the annual tradition, the O'Reillys get together and tell ghost stories for Halloween. This year, there's tale of secrets in an Irish castle, little Polish ghosts, a high school teacher's revenge, and more.
MY REVIEW:
I look forward to Terri Reid's 'Tales Around The Jack O'Lantern' short stories every year. They are always a fun little treat. Not only do we get to know the O'Reillys a little better, but they are always a good mixture of creepy and heartwarming stories. This year is no different. Reid's writing is charming, funny, and she never fails to write a dang good ghost story.
'Tales Around the Jack O'Lantern IV: A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Short Story' by Terri Reid
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Finished on October 17, 2017
Read with Kindle Unlimited Subscription
FREE on Kindle Unlimited | $1.99 on Kindle
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Continuing the annual tradition, the O'Reillys get together and tell ghost stories for Halloween. This year, there's tale of secrets in an Irish castle, little Polish ghosts, a high school teacher's revenge, and more.
MY REVIEW:
I look forward to Terri Reid's 'Tales Around The Jack O'Lantern' short stories every year. They are always a fun little treat. Not only do we get to know the O'Reillys a little better, but they are always a good mixture of creepy and heartwarming stories. This year is no different. Reid's writing is charming, funny, and she never fails to write a dang good ghost story.
October 2, 2017
It's once again time to pull your chairs around the Jack O'Lantern and let the O'Reilly family delight you with both the chilling and heartwarming tales from the other side!
Terri Reid's fourth edition of her Tales around the Jack O'Lantern is a fast paced read that you will want to savor and share while the chill of autumn surrounds you and the light from the Jack O'lantern flickers in the night!
Terri Reid's fourth edition of her Tales around the Jack O'Lantern is a fast paced read that you will want to savor and share while the chill of autumn surrounds you and the light from the Jack O'lantern flickers in the night!
October 21, 2018
I love these.
I love these tales. I had read the first three books and had somehow managed to miss this one. So glad I saw the notice for book five and realized that I had two books to read. TREAT. These are wonderful little creations. Hopefully she can keep them going for many books to come.
I love these tales. I had read the first three books and had somehow managed to miss this one. So glad I saw the notice for book five and realized that I had two books to read. TREAT. These are wonderful little creations. Hopefully she can keep them going for many books to come.
October 6, 2017
Happy
Nice ghost stories. The O'Reilly family halloween tradition is to tell personal ghost encounters.
I love these stories and the
family dynamics. Hope there are more next year.
Nice ghost stories. The O'Reilly family halloween tradition is to tell personal ghost encounters.
I love these stories and the
family dynamics. Hope there are more next year.
November 8, 2017
Teri Reids' Mary O'Reilly books are always on my reading list. When I have read so many down and dirty murder mysteries and the like, it is always refreshing to a lighter read. It is just what I need to make sure that is a lighter side to the worlds troubles.
October 20, 2025
Cute stories!
This was an interesting family ghostly short story with a Halloween theme if that is the kind of book you enjoy!
This was an interesting family ghostly short story with a Halloween theme if that is the kind of book you enjoy!
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October 29, 2017I enjoyed these short stories. Each was a little adventure that ended too soon.
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