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Mary O’Reilly
Auld Lang Syne: A Mary O'Reilly Short Story
Clarissa Alden and Maggie Brennan have been friends since they were little girls, each sharing the unique circumstance of being adopted when they were babies. But they also shared the secret of Maggie’s special gift of being able to communicate with ghosts. Now, as college seniors, they find themselves caught up in a murder mystery to help exonerate a man who helped Clarissa when she was a little girl, lost in the streets of Chicago. Will Christmas bring the miracle they hope for? And will the spirit of the season bring unexpected gifts?
- GenresMysteryParanormalGhosts
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2017
127 people are currently reading
87 people want to read
About the author
Terri Reid
105 books831 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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June 6, 2020
I hadn’t read this series in a while, and I didn’t realize how much I missed this family. I’m so glad I found this!
December 14, 2017
I love the Mary O’Reilly series, so this was a fun read going into the future of the children from the series, Clarissa and Maggie. They are now together in college and become involved in a mystery surrounding someone from Clarissa’s past. Their investigation stirs up memories for her, both positive and negative, but can she come to terms with what happened then. Maybe this Christmas season can once again be a time for miracles.
January 31, 2018
I REALLY LOVED READING ABOUT CLARISSA & MAGGIE AS ADULTS!!!
Terri Reid is an amazingly talented author & I REALLY LOVE reading her books! I was a little disappointed after I read book 20 because I didn't want Mary and Bradley's story to end, so I was thrilled when I saw this story out; And it did not disappoint! I hope to read many more Clarissa & Maggie stories! Thank you for writing such heartwarming stories!
Terri Reid is an amazingly talented author & I REALLY LOVE reading her books! I was a little disappointed after I read book 20 because I didn't want Mary and Bradley's story to end, so I was thrilled when I saw this story out; And it did not disappoint! I hope to read many more Clarissa & Maggie stories! Thank you for writing such heartwarming stories!
May 21, 2019
Good quick read
I'm not a fan of short stories as a rule, but as a Terry Reid fan, I figured this one might be pretty good. It is more than pretty good, especially if you need something warn and fuzzy like your favorite slippers. Classic Terry Reid - not too heavy on the romance,and just right on the mystery. Made me feel like a warm cup of coco does. All that and a happy ending. What more do you need in a quick pick-me-up?
I'm not a fan of short stories as a rule, but as a Terry Reid fan, I figured this one might be pretty good. It is more than pretty good, especially if you need something warn and fuzzy like your favorite slippers. Classic Terry Reid - not too heavy on the romance,and just right on the mystery. Made me feel like a warm cup of coco does. All that and a happy ending. What more do you need in a quick pick-me-up?
June 8, 2019
I loved this short story. Clarissa and Maggie are all grown up now and living on their own, with Maggie's brother, Andy (now a cop) their sometimes roommate. They decide to solve their own ghost story as Maggie can also see ghosts.
This is a next generation Mary O'Reilly story and I hope it leads to a spinoff. No one can replace the original characters, but I love everything about this world.
This is a next generation Mary O'Reilly story and I hope it leads to a spinoff. No one can replace the original characters, but I love everything about this world.
December 19, 2017
What a magical glimpse into the future for some of our cutest favourite characters.
I was wondering for awhile now what Clarissa, Maggie and Andy would be like as young adults and Auld Lang Syne gave me the perfect sneak peak into the future and now I can't wait for more from these amazing characters.
I was wondering for awhile now what Clarissa, Maggie and Andy would be like as young adults and Auld Lang Syne gave me the perfect sneak peak into the future and now I can't wait for more from these amazing characters.
December 20, 2017
A fantastic short story about grown-up Clarissa Alden and Maggie Brennan. I will have to say it's one of my favorite short stories by Terri Reid. I would love to see a series about Maggie and Clarissa if there are no more books about Mary. This story is ok as a stand alone, but to get the full experience of it, at least part of the Mary O'Reilly series should be read.
December 27, 2017
Great novella!
One often wonders how the children in a series turn out. What would they be doing years later? This novella answers the question for the youngest stars of the Mary O'Reilly Alden series. They are continuing the family business! I am looking forward to more adventures with Maggie and Clarissa.
One often wonders how the children in a series turn out. What would they be doing years later? This novella answers the question for the youngest stars of the Mary O'Reilly Alden series. They are continuing the family business! I am looking forward to more adventures with Maggie and Clarissa.
January 2, 2018
A delightful story!
It’s difficult to imagine that Clarissa & Maggie are grown up in this story but they are. Their friendship is still very strong and they’re still doing good things. Trying to right the wrong that happened to Clarissa in her past, the women embark on a new journey together.
It’s difficult to imagine that Clarissa & Maggie are grown up in this story but they are. Their friendship is still very strong and they’re still doing good things. Trying to right the wrong that happened to Clarissa in her past, the women embark on a new journey together.
January 28, 2018
This Book Ties Characters Together
My greatest fear is that the characters being "taken care of" means an end to the O'Reilly series. I have looked forward to each new book for a long time; I needed to have the next book to look forward to. An old friend being there for me. Please keep giving us more.
My greatest fear is that the characters being "taken care of" means an end to the O'Reilly series. I have looked forward to each new book for a long time; I needed to have the next book to look forward to. An old friend being there for me. Please keep giving us more.
July 16, 2018
Clarissa Alden and Maggie Brennan are living in an apartment together while they finish college at Northwestern. Andy Brennan also lives with them, but he is a rookie police officer. Clarissa and Maggie work together to solve a mystery involving people that Clarissa knew when she was a little girl living in Chicago.
December 14, 2017
I always enjoy Terri Reids books and I am so hoping that these old characters albeit all grown up and moving on with their lives is going to become a new series from Terri Reid.
I loved this story and highly recommend it.
I loved this story and highly recommend it.
December 17, 2017
Circles of influence
I have followed Terri's books for many years and always wondered how the children's stories would move on. Closing the circle of the terror of bad childhood experiences with a satisfying resolution. Kindness repaid as well
I have followed Terri's books for many years and always wondered how the children's stories would move on. Closing the circle of the terror of bad childhood experiences with a satisfying resolution. Kindness repaid as well
December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas eve.
Terri Reid is just about my favorite paranormal author of all time. I have two thousand books in my cloud. I will stop reading anything for a Mary O'Reilly book. Thanks for a great read on Christmas eve. Really D. Page
Terri Reid is just about my favorite paranormal author of all time. I have two thousand books in my cloud. I will stop reading anything for a Mary O'Reilly book. Thanks for a great read on Christmas eve. Really D. Page
December 28, 2017
Auld Lang Syne
Took me a little bit to get my bearings and figure out who the characters really were. Once I did I realized who every one was and what was going on. This was a good lead in to a new series that I'm sure I will enjoy!!
Took me a little bit to get my bearings and figure out who the characters really were. Once I did I realized who every one was and what was going on. This was a good lead in to a new series that I'm sure I will enjoy!!
March 24, 2018
Love
I love this story where Clarissa and Maggie and Andy are young adults!!
I hope these will become a series too! I could see some real adventures ahead. Serg is a nice add to the group!!
I love this story where Clarissa and Maggie and Andy are young adults!!
I hope these will become a series too! I could see some real adventures ahead. Serg is a nice add to the group!!
July 22, 2018
Again very short
This is another very short story, more of your cosy mysteries type with paranormal. This was a free download so can't really complain. If you like them short then this is fine but I think I would like my next read a bit longer and with a bit more bite..
This is another very short story, more of your cosy mysteries type with paranormal. This was a free download so can't really complain. If you like them short then this is fine but I think I would like my next read a bit longer and with a bit more bite..
January 11, 2019
Loved this story.
I Loved this story. It was satisfying and surprising.The characters are strong and likeable. I didn't think I would like it as much without Mary having a role but these characters really are great.. I hope there's a follow up.🐥
I Loved this story. It was satisfying and surprising.The characters are strong and likeable. I didn't think I would like it as much without Mary having a role but these characters really are great.. I hope there's a follow up.🐥
March 6, 2020
The girls are grown
Oh my what a great story!! It's so good to see how Mary O'Reilly is continuing with Clarissa and Maggie. A wonder heart warming tale of love and hooe. Something we definitely need more of in this world.
Oh my what a great story!! It's so good to see how Mary O'Reilly is continuing with Clarissa and Maggie. A wonder heart warming tale of love and hooe. Something we definitely need more of in this world.
December 14, 2017
Heart warming
Ahh the girls are grown and in college.
I love reading about the adventures of this boisterous loving family. I am looking forward to more stories
Ahh the girls are grown and in college.
I love reading about the adventures of this boisterous loving family. I am looking forward to more stories
December 16, 2017
Great book
And yet again Terri Reid out does herself. This is a great short story. I am hoping for more of these working together.
Thank you Terri Reid
And yet again Terri Reid out does herself. This is a great short story. I am hoping for more of these working together.
Thank you Terri Reid
December 25, 2017
Would Lang Syne
Loved this book but too short!! 💕Cannot wait for more. Thank you again for your wonderful story telling. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!!
Loved this book but too short!! 💕Cannot wait for more. Thank you again for your wonderful story telling. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!!
January 18, 2018
Another great read!
This fast read was captivating and true to the series and characters. Good to know what happens to the girls when they grow up!
This fast read was captivating and true to the series and characters. Good to know what happens to the girls when they grow up!
February 6, 2018
I truly enjoyed this story. I look forward to reading more about Serg, Maggie, Clarrisa, and Andy.
February 8, 2018
I loved the book. It will be a great series to read while Mary is on maternity leave.
March 28, 2018
Wow, what a short story
A great read. Well written and enjoyable. I love the series and the short side stories. Can’t wait to read more.
A great read. Well written and enjoyable. I love the series and the short side stories. Can’t wait to read more.
February 1, 2018
New series?
I really hope this is the start of a new series! The story was not what I thought it was going to be about. I had just finished the last Mary series book. In that book people were traveling up and down an elevator visiting patients in a hospital.
This story opens with a familiar face in an elevator so my mind was thinking the same timeline. Imagine my surprise when I realized where the story really took place.
I loved the addition of the new/old characters. What these characters are hoping to do in the future is very adaptive to today's time. All of this sets the story up nicely for future books. I can't wait to see where Terri Reid goes with these characters!
I really hope this is the start of a new series! The story was not what I thought it was going to be about. I had just finished the last Mary series book. In that book people were traveling up and down an elevator visiting patients in a hospital.
This story opens with a familiar face in an elevator so my mind was thinking the same timeline. Imagine my surprise when I realized where the story really took place.
I loved the addition of the new/old characters. What these characters are hoping to do in the future is very adaptive to today's time. All of this sets the story up nicely for future books. I can't wait to see where Terri Reid goes with these characters!
July 1, 2020
How did I not see this book lol!!
I'm an avid fan of the Mary O'Reilly series! I has missing her stories when i ran into this little gem!!! What a great book! We get toread about the kids grown up! I really hope we hear more of these stories with of course more mary stories! Thank you for another great read!
I'm an avid fan of the Mary O'Reilly series! I has missing her stories when i ran into this little gem!!! What a great book! We get toread about the kids grown up! I really hope we hear more of these stories with of course more mary stories! Thank you for another great read!
December 10, 2021
Children grow up
I've read the entire Mary O'Reilly series. Characters are well developed and engage the reader to want to read further about their adventures. Maybe now I'll get sleep before 1 a.m.
I've read the entire Mary O'Reilly series. Characters are well developed and engage the reader to want to read further about their adventures. Maybe now I'll get sleep before 1 a.m.
July 16, 2024
Clarissa and Maggie Mystery
Classics and Maggie are on a mission to set Meri free. He was convicted of a murder that he did not commit. It just so happens to be the woman that was abusive to Clarissa when she was a child.
Classics and Maggie are on a mission to set Meri free. He was convicted of a murder that he did not commit. It just so happens to be the woman that was abusive to Clarissa when she was a child.
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