jamesmurphybks
@jamesmurphybks.bsky.social
Belfast born crime fiction writer and creator of a series of psychological thrillers based in N. Ireland, and a Belfast based detective series. Podcast host of A Life of Crime (Writing) with James Murphy. Professional background as an educationalist 📚🔪🩸🤩☘️
This is sure to be a highlight of #nationalcrimereadingmonth 📚🤩 Two amazing panels (admittedly I’m biased) and a chance to #PickUpAPageTurner 🔪🩸☘️ www.eventbrite.ie/o/the-secret...
May 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is sure to be a highlight of #nationalcrimereadingmonth 📚🤩 Two amazing panels (admittedly I’m biased) and a chance to #PickUpAPageTurner 🔪🩸☘️ www.eventbrite.ie/o/the-secret...
I’ve already fallen down the research rabbit hole in preparation for the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. If I ever get out of it again I’ll be bringing book 3, Little Stabs at Massacre, to you late this year #amwriting📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
March 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I’ve already fallen down the research rabbit hole in preparation for the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. If I ever get out of it again I’ll be bringing book 3, Little Stabs at Massacre, to you late this year #amwriting📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Ending off the #weekend with a Signing Books Sunday. Books a popular choice for #mothersday it seems, though quite a few orders for Easter and a few birthdays too. Mrs M
March 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Ending off the #weekend with a Signing Books Sunday. Books a popular choice for #mothersday it seems, though quite a few orders for Easter and a few birthdays too. Mrs M
Taking a moment to stop and reflect on my #writerslife and remembering to celebrate the successes that come with the hard work. Raising a glass to the early success and amazing feedback for How To Be Dead in a much loved featured location in the novel 📚🔪❤️☘️😂
March 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Taking a moment to stop and reflect on my #writerslife and remembering to celebrate the successes that come with the hard work. Raising a glass to the early success and amazing feedback for How To Be Dead in a much loved featured location in the novel 📚🔪❤️☘️😂
📚📚📚PAPERBACK RELEASE DAY 📚📚📚
Available now via link below and signed copies coming soon to an Independent Bookstore near you 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩 Did I mention the 5⭐️ feedback?
amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Available now via link below and signed copies coming soon to an Independent Bookstore near you 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩 Did I mention the 5⭐️ feedback?
amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
How To Be Dead : The Dr. Carolyn Harkin Series: Book 2.
How To Be Dead : The Dr. Carolyn Harkin Series: Book 2. eBook : Murphy, James : Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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February 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
📚📚📚PAPERBACK RELEASE DAY 📚📚📚
Available now via link below and signed copies coming soon to an Independent Bookstore near you 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩 Did I mention the 5⭐️ feedback?
amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Available now via link below and signed copies coming soon to an Independent Bookstore near you 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩 Did I mention the 5⭐️ feedback?
amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Huge thanks to Clare Weir and the Antrim Guardian Newspaper for such a great piece on the new book and tour www.antrimguardian.co.uk/news/2025/02...
Crime writer visits local libraries to launch new book
AN Antrim-based author will visit local libraries in the wake of releasing his latest crime novel. James Murphy is embarking on a thrilling ‘Catch Me If You Can’ tour across several libraries to celeb...
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February 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Huge thanks to Clare Weir and the Antrim Guardian Newspaper for such a great piece on the new book and tour www.antrimguardian.co.uk/news/2025/02...
Huge thanks to Adrian writing.ie for such a brilliant write up on How To Be Dead www.writing.ie/guest-blogs/...
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February 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Huge thanks to Adrian writing.ie for such a brilliant write up on How To Be Dead www.writing.ie/guest-blogs/...
Really looking forward to the Catch Me If You Can Tour in conjunction with Libraries NI. Warming up with a pre-tour event in Glengormley Library on Thursday at 11:30am www.librariesni.org.uk/news/catch-j...
Catch James Murphy on His Library Tour for World Book Day 2025
Join crime fiction author James Murphy on his Catch Me If You Can library tour this World Book Day! Meet the author, enjoy a Murder Mystery quiz, and get books signed at participating libraries on 6, ...
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February 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Really looking forward to the Catch Me If You Can Tour in conjunction with Libraries NI. Warming up with a pre-tour event in Glengormley Library on Thursday at 11:30am www.librariesni.org.uk/news/catch-j...
#mondaymotivation- it’s always a little bit daunting when your #newbookrelease makes its way out into the world, so to say I’m thrilled with the early 5⭐️feedback from readers and peers is an understatement. Thanks so much 🤩https://amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#mondaymotivation- it’s always a little bit daunting when your #newbookrelease makes its way out into the world, so to say I’m thrilled with the early 5⭐️feedback from readers and peers is an understatement. Thanks so much 🤩https://amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
A nice piece from the Spectator sent by a friend. Such lovely feedback for the book so far. If you want to find out a bit more about the stories behind the story then 👇 amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
A nice piece from the Spectator sent by a friend. Such lovely feedback for the book so far. If you want to find out a bit more about the stories behind the story then 👇 amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Such lovely release day feedback from the hugely talented Phillip Jordan 🤩
Happy Publication Day! @jamesmurphybks.bsky.social crafts another compelling psychological crime thriller which flits North and South of the Irish border, seamlessly blending police procedural with his trademark darker elements and themes.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DX6SVZYK
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DX6SVZYK
February 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Such lovely release day feedback from the hugely talented Phillip Jordan 🤩
*****IT’S PUBLICATION DAY*****
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
*****IT’S PUBLICATION DAY*****
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
What a #FeelGoodFriday #February!! An amazing weekend of celebrations (and terror) as #HowToBeDead lands in kindle libraries worldwide, soon to be followed by their print book counterparts. I do so hope it is as well received as the first amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Only 2 sleeps until How To Be Dead drops 🤩 Followed by the Catch Me If You Can Tour. I hope lots of you do catch me. These events are always great craic and the team at Libraries NI have set up some fun activities to put me through my paces so an amazing time in prospect. See you there 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
February 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Only 2 sleeps until How To Be Dead drops 🤩 Followed by the Catch Me If You Can Tour. I hope lots of you do catch me. These events are always great craic and the team at Libraries NI have set up some fun activities to put me through my paces so an amazing time in prospect. See you there 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Books 1&2 of the Dr. Carolyn Harkin series looking good together if I do say so myself. All thanks to cover designer extraordinaire Nikki East of course 🤩 I still can’t believe the amazing reception the first book received and can’t wait to share its sequel with you all on Friday’s publication
February 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Books 1&2 of the Dr. Carolyn Harkin series looking good together if I do say so myself. All thanks to cover designer extraordinaire Nikki East of course 🤩 I still can’t believe the amazing reception the first book received and can’t wait to share its sequel with you all on Friday’s publication
“Whilst dealing with complex and difficult themes this novel is anunapologetic celebration of Northern Irish music rapped up in a taught page turning thriller. A must for fans of @snowpatrol.bsky.social and @ashofficial.bsky.social ” amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
February 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“Whilst dealing with complex and difficult themes this novel is anunapologetic celebration of Northern Irish music rapped up in a taught page turning thriller. A must for fans of @snowpatrol.bsky.social and @ashofficial.bsky.social ” amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD
Happy #ValentinesDay ❤️ A fab day ahead for Mrs M and I, though there is the small matter of HTBD going live to order. Did I mention it’s #InternationalBookGivingDay too. Now that would impress the one you love. A much memorable and thoughtful purchase than 🌹and much greater value. Off out to
February 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Happy #ValentinesDay ❤️ A fab day ahead for Mrs M and I, though there is the small matter of HTBD going live to order. Did I mention it’s #InternationalBookGivingDay too. Now that would impress the one you love. A much memorable and thoughtful purchase than 🌹and much greater value. Off out to
Not long now ❤️📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
February 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Not long now ❤️📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Thrilled to finally be able to share the cover art and blurb for How To Be Dead. Available to buy from #valentinesday #InternationalBookGivingDay on Friday what better start to a romantic weekend ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸Find out all about Dr. Carolyn’s next adventure by listening to BBC Radio Ulster
February 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Thrilled to finally be able to share the cover art and blurb for How To Be Dead. Available to buy from #valentinesday #InternationalBookGivingDay on Friday what better start to a romantic weekend ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸Find out all about Dr. Carolyn’s next adventure by listening to BBC Radio Ulster
So, to celebrate the upcoming release of How To Be Dead (coming 14th Feb ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸☘️❤️❤️) I’m heading out on tour again. Huge thanks to Libraries NI for putting together the libraries leg for #WorldBookDay2025. Lots more dates tba, with additional library events as well as a range of others, incl
February 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
So, to celebrate the upcoming release of How To Be Dead (coming 14th Feb ❤️❤️📚🔪🩸☘️❤️❤️) I’m heading out on tour again. Huge thanks to Libraries NI for putting together the libraries leg for #WorldBookDay2025. Lots more dates tba, with additional library events as well as a range of others, incl
A very productive series of meetings over the last few days have been proven hugely fruitful in my #writerslife. Exciting plans afoot which I can’t wait to share with you…but have to☹️Just for a wee while though 🤩For now I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow in the storm ⛈️ A perfect excuse to bunker
January 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A very productive series of meetings over the last few days have been proven hugely fruitful in my #writerslife. Exciting plans afoot which I can’t wait to share with you…but have to☹️Just for a wee while though 🤩For now I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow in the storm ⛈️ A perfect excuse to bunker
#SundayThoughts-I’m in that strange period of calm before the storm of an upcoming #newrelease. The period of excitement and dread at the reception to the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. Looking forward to chatting about it. For now though I thought I would share
January 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#SundayThoughts-I’m in that strange period of calm before the storm of an upcoming #newrelease. The period of excitement and dread at the reception to the next Dr. Carolyn Harkin book. Looking forward to chatting about it. For now though I thought I would share
First #writerslife gig of 2025 this evening. Really looking forward to, and slightly nervous about being grilled by a #bookclub who’ve just finished Write Me A Murder 📚🔪🩸🤩
January 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
First #writerslife gig of 2025 this evening. Really looking forward to, and slightly nervous about being grilled by a #bookclub who’ve just finished Write Me A Murder 📚🔪🩸🤩
My #januaryreads- hardback / paperback via Mrs M (is she trying to tell me something 😂), kindle and audible via amazing writers and friends, Simon Maltman, Kelly Creighton and Sam Blake Books. Top of the pile though is the inevitable edits of my upcoming release, How To Be Dead (Feb 2025) 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
January 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My #januaryreads- hardback / paperback via Mrs M (is she trying to tell me something 😂), kindle and audible via amazing writers and friends, Simon Maltman, Kelly Creighton and Sam Blake Books. Top of the pile though is the inevitable edits of my upcoming release, How To Be Dead (Feb 2025) 📚🔪🩸☘️🤩
Trying and failing to find a place in my study for this neon beauty. Question is, Christmas present or sneaky peak at one of my many plans for what 2025 might hold?
December 31, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Trying and failing to find a place in my study for this neon beauty. Question is, Christmas present or sneaky peak at one of my many plans for what 2025 might hold?
2024, what a year you have been in my #writerslife. I’ve achieved more and had more wonderful experiences than I ever thought possible at the start of this journey, and I sincerely thank every single person who played a part in any of it. Happy New Year to you all and I look
December 31, 2024 at 4:59 PM
2024, what a year you have been in my #writerslife. I’ve achieved more and had more wonderful experiences than I ever thought possible at the start of this journey, and I sincerely thank every single person who played a part in any of it. Happy New Year to you all and I look