Michael D. O'Brien

Michael O'Brien is a highly regarded Canadian author, born and raised in Ontario, who has made significant contributions to literature in the realms of fiction, children's literature, religion, and spirituality. Despite not having an academic background, O'Brien has become a self-taught expert in writing and artistic work. He is widely recognized for his exceptional skills as a painter, with the majority of his books featuring his paintings, which are also highly sought after.

In addition to his work as an author and artist, Michael D. O'Brien is a devout Roman Catholic and frequently shares his insights on faith and culture through his essays and lectures. Living in Combermere, Ontario, Canada, O'Brien continues to inspire and educate others through his powerful words and images. His ability to weave together themes of spirituality and culture has made him a beloved figure in Canadian literature and beyond.

O'Brien's work as an author and artist is deeply rooted in his Catholic faith, which informs his perspective on the world and the themes he explores in his writing. Through his lectures and essays, he shares his thoughts on the intersection of faith and culture, providing valuable insights for those seeking to understand the role of spirituality in modern society. O'Brien's contributions to Canadian literature and culture are significant, and his work continues to inspire and influence generations of readers and artists.
Children of the Last Days Books
# Title Year
1 Father Elijah 1996
2 Strangers and Sojourners 1997
3 Eclipse of the Sun 1997
4 Plague Journal 1999
5 A Cry of Stone 2003
6 Sophia House 2005
7 Elijah in Jerusalem 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Island of the World 2007
2 Theophilos 2010
3 The Father's Tale 2011
4 Voyage to Alpha Centauri 2013
5 The Fool of New York City 2016
6 The Lighthouse 2020
7 The Sabbatical 2021
8 By the Rivers of Babylon 2022
9 Letter to the Future 2025
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 The Small Angel 1996
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 A Landscape With Dragons 1994
2 Harry Potter and the Paganization of Culture 2011
3 Apocalypse 2018
4 The Family & the New Totalitarianism 2019
5 Waiting Stories for Advent 2020
6 The Awakening Imagination 2021
7 Art and Sacrificial Love 2021