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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 ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿคฉโ˜˜๏ธ

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This is sure to be a highlight of #nationalcrimereadingmonth ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿคฉ Two amazing panels (admittedly Iโ€™m biased) and a chance to #PickUpAPageTurner ๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธ www.eventbrite.ie/o/the-secret...

16.05.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An interesting read.

26.03.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow! Well done you ๐Ÿ˜Š

26.03.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™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 Iโ€™ll be bringing book 3, Little Stabs at Massacre, to you late this year #amwriting๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

26.03.2025 17:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thankfully on hand with her P&P expertise ahead of tomorrow, when postie will be bringing the latest consignment of Write Me A Murder, making for a More Signing Monday ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

23.03.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

23.03.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ชโค๏ธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚

01.03.2025 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“šPAPERBACK RELEASE DAY ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š

Available now via link below and signed copies coming soon to an Independent Bookstore near you ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ Did I mention the 5โญ๏ธ feedback?

amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

28.02.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 โ€˜Catch Me If You Canโ€™ tour across several libraries to celeb...

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...

26.02.2025 18:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for such kind words Richard ๐Ÿคฉ

25.02.2025 09:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Home Writing.ie is the complete online writing magazine. Welcome to our community. Become a Member Join our thriving member community Click Here Your writing magazine The latest news for writers, by writer...

Huge thanks to Adrian writing.ie for such a brilliant write up on How To Be Dead www.writing.ie/guest-blogs/...

24.02.2025 22:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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, ...

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...

24.02.2025 19:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#mondaymotivation- itโ€™s always a little bit daunting when your #newbookrelease makes its way out into the world, so to say Iโ€™m thrilled with the early 5โญ๏ธfeedback from readers and peers is an understatement. Thanks so much ๐Ÿคฉhttps://amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

24.02.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 ๐Ÿ‘‡ amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

22.02.2025 10:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Such lovely release day feedback from the hugely talented Phillip Jordan ๐Ÿคฉ

21.02.2025 12:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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*****ITโ€™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

21.02.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Only 2 sleeps until How To Be Dead drops ๐Ÿคฉ 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 ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

19.02.2025 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

If you canโ€™t wait that long, itโ€™s available for preorder now and will land on your kindle at midnight on the dot amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

18.02.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 ๐Ÿคฉ I still canโ€™t believe the amazing reception the first book received and canโ€™t wait to share its sequel with you all on Fridayโ€™s publication

18.02.2025 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œWhilst 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 โ€ amzn.eu/d/hyKqTgD

15.02.2025 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

tell you all about it www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DX6SVZY...

14.02.2025 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy #ValentinesDay โค๏ธ A fab day ahead for Mrs M and I, though there is the small matter of HTBD going live to order. Did I mention itโ€™s #InternationalBookGivingDay too. Now that would impress the one you love. A much memorable and thoughtful purchase than ๐ŸŒนand much greater value. Off out to

14.02.2025 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Not long now โค๏ธ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ

12.02.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the support Phillip ๐Ÿคฉโ˜˜๏ธ

11.02.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

on Friday at 3pm when I will be chatting to the lovely Kathy Clugston on #TheTicket ๐Ÿคฉ

11.02.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐ŸฉธFind out all about Dr. Carolynโ€™s next adventure by listening to BBC Radio Ulster

11.02.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thanks Kelly ๐Ÿ˜Š

01.02.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

the official launch. Stay tuned for further details. Iโ€™m very much looking forward to getting out and about meeting readers and chatting about Dr. Carolyn Harkinโ€™s latest adventure ๐Ÿคฉ

01.02.2025 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So, to celebrate the upcoming release of How To Be Dead (coming 14th Feb โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ) Iโ€™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

01.02.2025 12:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Write Me A Murder : A gripping and unputdownable crime thriller novel eBook : Murphy , James : Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Write Me A Murder : A gripping and unputdownable crime thriller novel eBook : Murphy , James : Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

down with a good book. If you havenโ€™t met Dr. Carolyn Harkin yet, treat yourself to a stormy physiological thriller ahead of the release of her next adventure next month ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿฉธโ˜˜๏ธ๐Ÿคฉ rb.gy/1pi381

23.01.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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