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- An author.
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- www.thomasocallaghan.com
- About Me:
- I pen psychological thrillers set in NYC where Lieutenant John Driscoll of the NYPD is pitted against insatiable serial killers intent on reigning terror on his city. Driscoll is slated to continue those efforts, through a five book series. Two of the five have been released. So far, he's winning . . .
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- http://home.earthlink.net/~toc246/
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- Any and all that had their start when one writer had the courage to show what he or she had written to someone else.
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REVIEWS OF MY WORK
BONE THIEF:
“The fire-breathing Thomas O'Callaghan has scorched his way into the first rank of writers exploring the psychology and methods of serial killers alongside those of their often-troubled opposite numbers, police inspectors. Bone Thief sweeps the reader along in its breathless, tumbling course -- just the thing for an autumn evening, a comfortable chair in front of the fireplace, a measure of single-malt scotch, and, from deep in the surrounding woods, the howls of faraway madmen.”
--Peter Straub
“Sharp as a scalpel, chilling as ice, Bone Thief, by Thomas O'Callaghan takes you on a relentless and harrowing ride into the disturbed world of a serial killer who steals his victims' bones. From dark beaches to immaculate hospitals, police back rooms to the mansions of the wealthy, O'Callaghan peels back the layers of the human soul with informed surety.”
--Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Spymaster and The Coil
“From its chilling opening to its slam-bang conclusion, Bone Thief delivers the goods. You won't soon forget this truly creepy serial killer -- or the haunted cop who struggles to bring him to justice.”
--P.J. Parrish, Edgar and Shamus nominated author of the Louis Kincaid series
"Authentic cop details, a compelling plot, and a twisted killer who'll make you look over your shoulder with every page."
--Lynn Hightower, Shamus Award winner, author of When Secrets Die and Fortunes of the Dead
"With expert pacing and plotting, Bone Thief will keep you riveted until the surprising, satisfying end. Be warned, however -- this one should be read in the light of day."
--Alafair Burke, author of Close Case, Missing Justice and Judgment Calls
"Bone Thief is a strong, sharply written debut from O'Callaghan -- there's a fast-paced plot, intrigue from Driscoll's personal life, and the main requirement of every good thriller: a smart cop facing off against an evil-but-clever serial killer."
–-Bookbrothel.com
"Very few fictional scenarios provide the punch and chills I experienced while reading Bone Thief. Characters and details were realistic and horror penetrated to the marrow."
-–Midwestbookreview.com
"Bone Thief is that rare commodity in murder-mystery fiction which can actually give the reader nightmares. Thomas O'Callaghan, the author, manages to surpass writers such as Stephen King, Clive Barker or Dean Koontz with horror of content while keeping you absorbed in the story."
--WhoDunnit.com
“Bone Thief is a strong, sharply written debut from O'Callaghan - there's a fast-paced plot, intrigue from Driscoll's personal life, and the main requirement of every good thriller: a smart cop facing off against an evil-but-clever serial killer. O'Callaghan's writing style perfectly reflects the tense plot and Driscoll's dedication to a series of crimes that are becoming more and more personal, while his troubles with women remind us that he's human. A good book to pick up if you're burnt out on the likes of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs - O'Callaghan has the same basic concept, but tells his story with a freshness that's long since left a number of other authors in the forensic thriller genre.”
--Lisa Yanaky, www.bookbrothel.com
“This riveting, tightly written story takes the reader along with Lieutenant Detective John Driscoll and his team as they try their hardest under extreme pressure to capture this killer. An exceptional read, I thoroughly enjoyed every page and recommend it to anyone who loves an engrossing thrill ride. The author is currently working on the next John Driscoll novel, and I'm sure it will be well worth the wait.”
--Sheila Leitzel, www.bookfetish.org
“Do you like to stay awake at night, listening for bumps in the dark? Or have you been thinking of meeting in person someone you met on the internet? This tale will make you rethink that last idea. If you have trouble sleeping or are squeamish, this isn't a tale for you. But if you are a reader who likes chills running up and down their spine, this is a book for you. A well-written story that will hold your interest and make you look for other books by this talented author. Enjoy (I shiver as I write that word). I certainly did.”
--Anne K. Edwards, www.NewMysteryReader.com
“Bone Thief is one of the best debut novels I've read in this genre. If this suspense thriller does not scare the bejabbers out of you, nothing will. Very few fictional scenarios provide the punch and chills I experienced while reading Bone Thief. Characters and details were realistic and horror penetrated to the marrow. Bone Thief, in addition to being fast paced and intriguing, was technically realistic. Such realism added greatly to the plot as an experienced investigator tracks his equally adept and intelligent prey. This mystery thriller is highly recommended, but not for young or squeamish readers.”
--L.A. Johnson, Author of The Grass Dance, The Alley of Wishes, and Color of Laughter, Color of Tears.
BONE THIEF will be published in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Indonesia.
Listen to the authors podcast where he discusses BONE THIEF at:
http://www.writtenvoices.com/titlepage.asp?ISBN=0786018119
THE SCREAMING ROOM:
"Chilling psychological suspense that will leave you at the edge of your seat, white-knuckled and still turning pages. Keep the lights on and lock the doors."
--Alex Kava, New York Times and international bestselling author
Published in 22 countries with over 3 million copies sold.
"Smart, fast paced, an excellent read."
--PopSyndicate.com
"The Screaming Room is another gripping, gruesome read . . ."
--Bookloons.com
"You won't be able to put this book down."
--BestsellersWorld.com
"The Screaming Room is a taut fast paced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat."
--FrontStreetReviews.com
"The Screaming Room is a brisk, fast-moving story that will keep you reading long past your bedtime."
--BellaOnline.com
"O'Callaghan gives us a horrendous and frightening tale of the sick side of life. It is both chilling and heart-rending; a story that grabs you and keeps you right up to the dramatic end. It is a book that is well worth reading."
--Mainly Mysteries
Listen to Tom discuss THE SCREAMING ROOM on WrittenVoices.com
http://www.writtenvoices.com/titlepage.asp?ISBN=0786018127
Book III, NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU, is slated for release in 2008.
Here's its opening chapter:
“Hello? Is anybody there?”
The echo of her slurred query and the pounding of her heart were all she heard in reply. Thoughts raced. Where the hell am I? Why does my voice sound funny? She tried to focus but couldn’t. Frenetic thinking riddled her brain. “Hello? Hello?”
Attempting to move, she discovered her head was restrained along with her wrists and ankles. Something smooth. But strong. Cloth, maybe? “Rope!” she cried out, feeling a trickle of perspiration dabble her eye, compounding blurred vision. A glow emanated above her. It seemed to be in motion. She closed her eyes but re-opened them as dizziness and the urge to vomit immediately set in.
It felt as though she were lying on moist sand. Cold moist sand. The limited mobility of her hands and the strained sighting of her nipples fueled her growing hysteria. Why am I naked? Adrenalin surged. Jesus Christ! . . . What’s happening to me?
Her sight was returning, but intermittently. The radiance above appeared to be still moving. Waves of nausea continued their assault, though less frequently and with decreased intensity. Closing her eyes, she found the dizziness had waned. But worry plagued her. Where the hell am I? How did I get here?
Something slithered across her abdomen. Followed by what felt like a tiny creature landing on her pelvis, before skittering between her legs. Trembling, she clamped shut her eyelids, willing her dilemma to evaporate like the remnants of a bad dream. Am I alone?
The thought blindsided her. Her eyes sprung open and began a slow and anxious ascent against clay walls that formed an irregular rectangle, open at its top. She was at its base. Dear Lord!
She let loose a bestial scream. Blinked rapidly, and screamed again.
Willows, visible through the aperture above, swayed against a cloudless sky, deaf to her screaming and indifferent to her predicament.
BONE THIEF:
“The fire-breathing Thomas O'Callaghan has scorched his way into the first rank of writers exploring the psychology and methods of serial killers alongside those of their often-troubled opposite numbers, police inspectors. Bone Thief sweeps the reader along in its breathless, tumbling course -- just the thing for an autumn evening, a comfortable chair in front of the fireplace, a measure of single-malt scotch, and, from deep in the surrounding woods, the howls of faraway madmen.”
--Peter Straub
“Sharp as a scalpel, chilling as ice, Bone Thief, by Thomas O'Callaghan takes you on a relentless and harrowing ride into the disturbed world of a serial killer who steals his victims' bones. From dark beaches to immaculate hospitals, police back rooms to the mansions of the wealthy, O'Callaghan peels back the layers of the human soul with informed surety.”
--Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Spymaster and The Coil
“From its chilling opening to its slam-bang conclusion, Bone Thief delivers the goods. You won't soon forget this truly creepy serial killer -- or the haunted cop who struggles to bring him to justice.”
--P.J. Parrish, Edgar and Shamus nominated author of the Louis Kincaid series
"Authentic cop details, a compelling plot, and a twisted killer who'll make you look over your shoulder with every page."
--Lynn Hightower, Shamus Award winner, author of When Secrets Die and Fortunes of the Dead
"With expert pacing and plotting, Bone Thief will keep you riveted until the surprising, satisfying end. Be warned, however -- this one should be read in the light of day."
--Alafair Burke, author of Close Case, Missing Justice and Judgment Calls
"Bone Thief is a strong, sharply written debut from O'Callaghan -- there's a fast-paced plot, intrigue from Driscoll's personal life, and the main requirement of every good thriller: a smart cop facing off against an evil-but-clever serial killer."
–-Bookbrothel.com
"Very few fictional scenarios provide the punch and chills I experienced while reading Bone Thief. Characters and details were realistic and horror penetrated to the marrow."
-–Midwestbookreview.com
"Bone Thief is that rare commodity in murder-mystery fiction which can actually give the reader nightmares. Thomas O'Callaghan, the author, manages to surpass writers such as Stephen King, Clive Barker or Dean Koontz with horror of content while keeping you absorbed in the story."
--WhoDunnit.com
“Bone Thief is a strong, sharply written debut from O'Callaghan - there's a fast-paced plot, intrigue from Driscoll's personal life, and the main requirement of every good thriller: a smart cop facing off against an evil-but-clever serial killer. O'Callaghan's writing style perfectly reflects the tense plot and Driscoll's dedication to a series of crimes that are becoming more and more personal, while his troubles with women remind us that he's human. A good book to pick up if you're burnt out on the likes of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs - O'Callaghan has the same basic concept, but tells his story with a freshness that's long since left a number of other authors in the forensic thriller genre.”
--Lisa Yanaky, www.bookbrothel.com
“This riveting, tightly written story takes the reader along with Lieutenant Detective John Driscoll and his team as they try their hardest under extreme pressure to capture this killer. An exceptional read, I thoroughly enjoyed every page and recommend it to anyone who loves an engrossing thrill ride. The author is currently working on the next John Driscoll novel, and I'm sure it will be well worth the wait.”
--Sheila Leitzel, www.bookfetish.org
“Do you like to stay awake at night, listening for bumps in the dark? Or have you been thinking of meeting in person someone you met on the internet? This tale will make you rethink that last idea. If you have trouble sleeping or are squeamish, this isn't a tale for you. But if you are a reader who likes chills running up and down their spine, this is a book for you. A well-written story that will hold your interest and make you look for other books by this talented author. Enjoy (I shiver as I write that word). I certainly did.”
--Anne K. Edwards, www.NewMysteryReader.com
“Bone Thief is one of the best debut novels I've read in this genre. If this suspense thriller does not scare the bejabbers out of you, nothing will. Very few fictional scenarios provide the punch and chills I experienced while reading Bone Thief. Characters and details were realistic and horror penetrated to the marrow. Bone Thief, in addition to being fast paced and intriguing, was technically realistic. Such realism added greatly to the plot as an experienced investigator tracks his equally adept and intelligent prey. This mystery thriller is highly recommended, but not for young or squeamish readers.”
--L.A. Johnson, Author of The Grass Dance, The Alley of Wishes, and Color of Laughter, Color of Tears.
BONE THIEF will be published in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Indonesia.
Listen to the authors podcast where he discusses BONE THIEF at:
http://www.writtenvoices.com/titlepage.asp?ISBN=0786018119
THE SCREAMING ROOM:
"Chilling psychological suspense that will leave you at the edge of your seat, white-knuckled and still turning pages. Keep the lights on and lock the doors."
--Alex Kava, New York Times and international bestselling author
Published in 22 countries with over 3 million copies sold.
"Smart, fast paced, an excellent read."
--PopSyndicate.com
"The Screaming Room is another gripping, gruesome read . . ."
--Bookloons.com
"You won't be able to put this book down."
--BestsellersWorld.com
"The Screaming Room is a taut fast paced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat."
--FrontStreetReviews.com
"The Screaming Room is a brisk, fast-moving story that will keep you reading long past your bedtime."
--BellaOnline.com
"O'Callaghan gives us a horrendous and frightening tale of the sick side of life. It is both chilling and heart-rending; a story that grabs you and keeps you right up to the dramatic end. It is a book that is well worth reading."
--Mainly Mysteries
Listen to Tom discuss THE SCREAMING ROOM on WrittenVoices.com
http://www.writtenvoices.com/titlepage.asp?ISBN=0786018127
Book III, NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU, is slated for release in 2008.
Here's its opening chapter:
“Hello? Is anybody there?”
The echo of her slurred query and the pounding of her heart were all she heard in reply. Thoughts raced. Where the hell am I? Why does my voice sound funny? She tried to focus but couldn’t. Frenetic thinking riddled her brain. “Hello? Hello?”
Attempting to move, she discovered her head was restrained along with her wrists and ankles. Something smooth. But strong. Cloth, maybe? “Rope!” she cried out, feeling a trickle of perspiration dabble her eye, compounding blurred vision. A glow emanated above her. It seemed to be in motion. She closed her eyes but re-opened them as dizziness and the urge to vomit immediately set in.
It felt as though she were lying on moist sand. Cold moist sand. The limited mobility of her hands and the strained sighting of her nipples fueled her growing hysteria. Why am I naked? Adrenalin surged. Jesus Christ! . . . What’s happening to me?
Her sight was returning, but intermittently. The radiance above appeared to be still moving. Waves of nausea continued their assault, though less frequently and with decreased intensity. Closing her eyes, she found the dizziness had waned. But worry plagued her. Where the hell am I? How did I get here?
Something slithered across her abdomen. Followed by what felt like a tiny creature landing on her pelvis, before skittering between her legs. Trembling, she clamped shut her eyelids, willing her dilemma to evaporate like the remnants of a bad dream. Am I alone?
The thought blindsided her. Her eyes sprung open and began a slow and anxious ascent against clay walls that formed an irregular rectangle, open at its top. She was at its base. Dear Lord!
She let loose a bestial scream. Blinked rapidly, and screamed again.
Willows, visible through the aperture above, swayed against a cloudless sky, deaf to her screaming and indifferent to her predicament.
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a thank you to BOOK PLACE friend heather bennett (celtluver)
I've never met Heather. I was first attracted to her by her curious avatar. Me, I'm a guy's guy, but those kilts don some closely shaven legs, and that was before I had my Lasik surgery! She describes herself as a reader of romance and boasts knowledge of the likes of Clifford the Big Red Dog, a favorite of the four-year-old jet set.
But, she took the time to read my book, which is neither romance, nor a treat for the little ones, and braved the madness. So much so, that she's become a… Continue
But, she took the time to read my book, which is neither romance, nor a treat for the little ones, and braved the madness. So much so, that she's become a… Continue
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Still time to let us know below when you read.Today, at http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com/ I'm giving thanks for the gift of writing. What about you?
When Do You Read?
When I stopped to catch my breath after publishing Killer Career, it dawned on me I'd neglected the enjoyment of reading for too long. During my ten minute breakfast, I'd read the newspaper or a writing magazine, but couldn't get into fiction because I'd have to tear myself away too soon to leave for work.I'd spent most of my commuting time on the train either writing or promoting my books, and at lunch the same.
On vacation, I'd had time to read and wanted to spend more time on the other side of the book, so to speak.
To remedy the situation, I tuck a paperback into my tote bag each morning. I read it sometimes on the commuter train, most of the time during lunch or my breaks.
At home in the evening, I very rarely read. There's too much noise and too many interruptions from the TV, the dog and the DH. Right now for example, Rascal is whining for no reason except to get my attention, while a commercial is playing in the living room.
Anyway, I'm glad to have found a way to fit reading back into my schedule and look forward to my time away from the real world each day, even though it's for a short while.
What about you? When do you read?
Harlequin at War with RWA and MWA
With the announcement of the new Horizons line by Harlequin, the battle has begun. RWA's denounced Harlequin for opening this vanity line, going so far as to take away recommended publisher status and free attendance privileges at the RWA National Conference. MWA has issued a warning and is awaiting Harlequin's response.
On the surface, it seems that Harlequin is trying to take advantage of writers who, unable to get traditional publishing contracts, will gladly pay to get their books published. It doesn't appear they'll make much of a profit by doing so.
Although Harlequin says that the HH line, as it will be dubbed, will be kept separate from the traditional Harlequin books as far as distribution and advertising goes, many traditional Harlequin authors are still uneasy, wondering if Harlequin's strength and reputation could be diluted by this latest move.
As with other industries, the book industry is struggling to keep afloat in these troubling financial times. Maybe this is just one more way for Harlequin to ensure a cash flow by offering an avenue for authors who may have fallen through the cracks or who would just like a book published as a keepsake. Whether or not the books are up to par in quality may or may not be relevant to such individuals seeking such a service. The trickle down effect still has serious authors worried.
What's your take on Harlequin's move? Is Harlequin cheapening its brand, or hedging its bets to cover all bases in a competitive market? Will this be good or bad for Harlequin, and/or for authors in general?
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Have a great day and a successful year,
Lynda
Thanks for the invite. I'm a long way from having a book out (grad school's my priority right now), but this seems like a nice place to hang out.
Your books got some great blurbs! I'm looking forward to reading them.
Best,
Josephine
Well, if Driscoll can't find me a meer mortal has no hope whatsoever. I am the darkness, I am the wind, I am.....myspace.com/kiltluver . :-)~
Or just search for heatherbenn1@hotmail.com.
Have a creative day!
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Do you have a rule of thumb you followed in the past?
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