O.R. Melling

1 universe Last reviewed 2026-09-21

O.R. Melling (born Geraldine Valerie Whelan, December 2, 1952, in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland) is an Irish-Canadian author of fantasy for children and young adults, drawing heavily on Irish and Celtic folklore. Raised in Toronto from age four, she studied Celtic studies and medieval history at Trinity College before turning to writing. Her novels include The Druid's Tune and the Chronicles of Faerie series, beginning with The Hunter's Moon.

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Books

• The Hunter's Moon (1993) · The Chronicles of Faerie Core Canon
• The Summer King (1999) · The Chronicles of Faerie Core Canon
• The Light-Bearer's Daughter (2001) · The Chronicles of Faerie Core Canon
• The Book of Dreams (2003) · The Chronicles of Faerie Core Canon

Aggregate across all universes

• Total Core Canon books across all universes: 4 books
• Award recognitions across all universes: 2 (2 won)

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