About Alex O'Brien ALEX O?BRIEN left a career in human resources to write novels, scripts and songs. He has been a finalist and winner of several writing competitions. He is the author of the Lorimer sports story The Playmaker. Alex lives in Parry Sound, Ontario. Books by Alex O'Brien The Comeback by (author) Alex O'Brien Ages 10 to 13 Grades 3 The Playmaker by (author) Alex O'Brien Ages 10 to 13 Grades 3