The Quest: A Heroic Journey of Adventure, Rescue and Redemption

by Terence A. McSweeney

248 pages

This is the first book of the McGonegal Chronicles. It is the adventure of two brothers, Cillian and Patrick McGonegal and their companions as they work to unravel a mystery of an artifact that holds the key to time itself.

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About the Book
ESTEEMED ARCHAEOLOGIST CILLIAN McGONEGAL had gone missing. He was onto a discovery that would shake up what we know about ancient Egyptian mythology, its origins, time and our place in the world. Then he vanished. After two years, the McGonegal family had given up ever finding their famous member. Then one day a letter arrived for the other McGonegal brother, Patrick. It was astounding. Cillian was alive and what’s more he had solved the mystery of the Serpent Mound. There is danger in this discovery however, for not all who want answers have the noblest reasons as Cillian and his brother will soon discover. The concept of time and space is relative, and it all begins with a stone artifact given to Cillian by a strange, shadowed figure who has the uncanny ability to appear as he wishes. Throughout their journey, Cillian, Patrick, and their fellow adventurers will be pursued by others who also want to possess the stone. The Quest is the first book of the series that plunges the reader into ancient history and myth presented through a modern tale of adventure, the mystical, honor and loyalty. Follow the McGonegal brothers as they navigate the perils of power and greed in their quest to find the truth.
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Poems and Thoughts: Observations and Commentary on Life, Love and Nature by Terence McSweeney Poems and Thoughts is a collection of original art coupled with poems and commentary about life, love and nature. Each writing delves into the elegance and fury of the natural world and how we deal with our lives and values within it. The author challenges readers to see the beauty and excitement of a life grounded in nature and the human condition. Green Underwear by Terence McSweeney A whimsical autobiography about growing up in the 50's and 60's in the Cold War era of America. Little One's Big Day by Terence A. McSweeney Little One’s Big day was written during the pandemic when all the world shut down. The author missing his only grandchild one night sat down and wrote a poem remembering his time with him and all the things he saw that awaited the young boy. The Twelve Gates: The Road to Redemption by Terence A. McSweeney Cillian McGonegal has spent his life solving ancient mysteries. Now, he and his friends are a part of those mysteries. He must restore an ancient artifact with all of its missing pieces to free his friends and avoid being trapped in the past. Redemption and Illumination: The Way Home by Terence A. McSweeney Redemption and Illumination: The Way Home is the conclusion of the McGonegal Chronicles. The artifact is searching with Cillian and his party to find its missing pieces so they can save their friends and return home to the present. Palfrey Square and Beyond: Generational American & Portuguese Family Recipes by Joyce Gomes McSweeney, Paintings by Terence A. McSweeney Palfrey Square and Beyond is a compilation of nearly 70 years of Portuguese and American family recipes - representing comfort foods and ethnic foods served at daily meals and at larger family events and gatherings. Between the Folds - The Agency: The Aranas Years by Terence A. McSweeney James Aranas has been named Archivist after the former Archivist’s death. As he takes on his new duties, he is immediately confronted with a threat that jeopardizes all mankind. He turns to old friends, the McGonegals, for help. Autonomous by Terence A. McSweeney January 12, 2115, was the day the robots took over. It was not a violent insurrection. In fact, no one actually took notice of it at all. Humans just surrendered. All except one, Tobias Smithwater. He ran with his family into the woods.

About the Author

Terence McSweeney is a retired middle school teacher of English and Social Studies with a BA in Political Science from Boston College and a MS in Elementary Education from Eastern Connecticut Sate University. The Quest is his third manuscript. His first book, Poems & Thoughts is a work of original oil paintings, poetry, and observations. Green Underwear, his second book by contrast is an autobiography about growing up in the fifties and sixties during the Cold war era. He is currently working on the sequel to the Quest, The Twelve Halls and a children’s book, Little One’s Big Day .