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Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh

About

Therese Walsh's debut novel, The Last Will of Moira Leahy, will be published on October 13th, 2009 by Shaye Areheart books (Random House). She is the co-founder of Writer Unboxed, a blog for writers about the craft and business of genre fiction. Before turning to fiction, she was a researcher and writer for Prevention magazine, and then a freelance writer. She’s had hundreds of articles on nutrition and fitness published in consumer magazines and online. She has a master's degree in psychology; and she loves music, art, crab legs, Whose Line is it Anyway?, dark chocolate, photography, unique movies and novels, people watching, strong Irish tea, and spending time with her husband, two kids and their bouncy Jack Russell. She’s currently working on her second novel—another story about self-discovery, acceptance and magical journeys—at her home in upstate New York.

Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices

Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices

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<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>

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Visual Thesaurus

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Backstory

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Author's page at Random House

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New York Post

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Reviews

<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText">&quot;A hauntingly beautiful story about grief, the language of twins, and the healing power of a bond that is stronger than death. The characters of Moira and Maeve will linger long after you finish this amazing first novel.&quot;<br /></p> <p style="margin-top:0px;" class="greenText"><span style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText"><strong style="color:#0060bf;">- Brunonia Barry, <span style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText"><strong><em>New York Times</em> and internationally bestselling author of <em>The Lace Reader</em></strong></span><br /></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText">&quot;<em>The Last Will of Moira Leahy</em> is haunting, exotic and romantic<span style="color:#008080;">—</span>the way Gothic tales are romantic, wrapped in luscious, dark atmosphere.  It's a magical debut and I can't wait for more from Therese Walsh.  She's one to watch.&quot;</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;" class="greenText"><strong style="color:#0060bf;">- Sarah Addison Allen, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Garden Spells</em></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText">&quot;Tender and transcendent, Therese Walsh’s debut novel, <em>The Last Will of Moira Leahy</em>, is a captivating look at the truths we conceal, the scars we bear, and the journeys we all must take in order to find our way back home, back to ourselves. I loved every magical page.&quot;</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;" class="greenText" align="justify"><strong>- <span style="color:#0060bf;">Allison Winn Scotch, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Time of My Life</em></span></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText" align="justify">&quot;Is there anything more worthwhile than being taken by the hand by a true and gifted storyteller and shown a world that is at once mysterious, mesmerizing and filled with characters who deeply touch your heart? A dark psychological tale of secrets and betrayal, suspense and passion, <em>The Last Will</em> is a book that makes you forget everything and just spend the rest of the day and night reading. Like <em>Rebecca</em>, this is a tale so well told that it keeps you in its grip and doesn't let go, haunting you long after you've turned the last page. If it were written by a seasoned novelist, <em>The Last Will</em> would be a feat. That it is a debut makes it all the more amazing. Bravo!&quot;</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;" class="greenText" align="justify"><span style="color:#187494;"><strong style="color:#0060bf;">- M.J. Rose, international bestseller, author of <em>The Memorist</em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText">&quot;An original, intriguing tale about the ways that love can break us or bind us, and the triumph of the spirit that's possible only through letting go.&quot;</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;" class="greenText"><strong style="color:#0060bf;">- Therese Fowler, author of <em>Souvenir</em></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:0px;" class="greenText">&quot;This book made me want to ignore my work and neglect my children. <em>The Last Will of Moira Leahy</em> offers an irresistible combination of mystery, romance, psychological complexity, and lovely writing. I devoured it.&quot;<br /><strong style="color:#0060bf;">- Leah Stewart, author of The Myth of You and Me</strong></p> <p style="margin-top:0px;color:#0060bf;" class="style6"> </p>