Terri Reid

Treasured Legacies: A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery - Book Twelve - Mary O'Reilly Terri Reid

Marc Notes: Dying is what changed Mary O'Reilly's life. Well, actually, coming back from the dead and having the ability to communicate with ghosts is really what did it. As a third-generation Chicago cop, Mary knew the risks of being a police officer and didn't hesitate to step between a drug dealer's bullet and her beloved older brother, Sean. But instead of going to the light when she died on the operating table, she was given a choice-- a choice that would change her life. Now, a private investigator in rural Freeport, Illinois, Mary's trying to learn how to incorporate her experience as a Chicago cop and new-found talent into a real job. Her challenge is to solve the mysteries, get real evidence (a ghost's word just doesn't hold up in court), and be sure the folks in town, especially the handsome new police chief, don't think she's nuts. Fifteen years ago, farmer Dale Johnson is locked into his grain bin, just before the corn harvest starts to pour through the opening the roof. His family discovers his body after it's too late. Now, the family is trying to sell their home, but a ghostly presence deters buyers and Rosie calls Mary in to help. A farm accident or murder? Could the murderer be one of his own children? What other secrets is this death covering up?--Page 4 of cover. Publisher Marketing: Was it raining outside? Dale Johnson wondered as he woke up. It was dark and he could hear the sound of rain hitting the roof. Suddenly, he was pelted with something small and hard. He opened his eyes and sat up, nearly fainting in the process. His head was pounding. What the hell happened? He was pelted again and realized he was being hit with small pieces of corn. His stomach twisted and his heart pounded. He wasn't in his house; he was in the grain silo! Struggling to his feet, he lurched to the wall and found the hatch. He found the latch and pushed, but it was stuck fast. Pounding on it, bloodying his hands, he tried again and again to unlatch the door. The grain was now being emptied into the silo in a rapid rate. Dust from the corn was filling the interior and Dale coughed as he continued to fight with the door. "Help me," he yelled, "I'm caught in here!" The roar of the auger and the dump truck drowned out his voice, but he kept calling out and pounding on the metal door. "I'm in here," he screamed, as the grain filled the bottom of the silo, first covering his feet, then his knees, his hips and finally, it was waist high. He thought about his family, especially his wife, who would be waiting supper for him. He thought about his grandkids, who he'd never see grow up. He thought about his kids and prayed they wouldn't blame themselves for the accident. Finally, as the grain moved up past his chin, he took a final deep breath and thought about dying. A farm accident or murder? Could the murderer be one of his own children? And how will the ghost's legacy change Mary's future? Contributor Bio:  Reid, Terri Best-selling author, Terri Reid is the creator of the Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mysteries. An indie author, Reid published her first book "Loose Ends - A Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Mystery" in August 2010. By the end of 2013, "Loose Ends" had sold over 200,000 copies. She has twelve other books in the Mary O'Reilly Series and has enjoyed Best-Seller, Top Rated and Hot New Release status for all of them in the Mystery, Paranormal Romance, Horror, Cozy, or Women Sleuths categories. Her books have been translated into Spanish, Portuguese and German and are also now also available in audio versions. Reid has been quoted in a number of 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 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." 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 fifteen adorable grandchildren.