Christine W. Murphy
Science Fiction
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 The Highlord's Daughter ISBN: 0-7599-4338-9 (print) / 0-7599-4337-0 (eBook) |
The Highlord of Darkness finally has his male heir, and a daughter, but if Narragan has anything to say about it, neither of them will follow in his footsteps. With the galaxy no longer at war and Orgon on the road to full membership in the Empire, Narragan is working to end the traditions that require the Highlord to be the Evil One. But forces off and on the planet are plotting to bring an end to Narragan's reign, and both he and his son are targeted.
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"What an intriguing end to a fascinating look into an alternate world.
Ms. Murphy continues with the rich characters and language that helped
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| The Highlord's Daughter | The Highlord's Women | Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone | Highlord of Darkness | |
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 Free Excerpt The Highlord's Women ISBN: 0-7599-3954-3 |
The three-year occupation by the Triden Empire has ended, and Orgon's latest Incarnation of Evil is free to rule as he sees fit. The Highlord of Darkness should be happy. Available from Hard Shell Word Factory |
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| The Highlord's Daughter | The Highlord's Women | Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone | Highlord of Darkness | |
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 Cover Art by Abigail Marie Murphy Free Excerpt Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone ISBN: 0759937249 |
In exchange for her world's safety, Katrina consents to marry this stranger from Yule with a wardrobe more colorful than hers. She's even willing to put up with his all-night meetings and dancing with tourists. But when Mikkel starts showing up battered and bruised, and she discovers he's been consorting with spies, she has to intervene. Even if it means betraying her husband in the arms of a bandit with a wicked kiss she can't forget. Mikkel isn't a diplomat, not even a good conversationalist, but he does control the one piece of real estate where Emperor Thane has consented to hold a peace conference. If he can keep Yule from blowing the delegates into tiny pieces, all Mikkel will have to worry about is how to tell his wife that he knows her secrets--and he loves her anyway. Available from Hard Shell Word Factory in Trade Paperback and E-formats. |
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" Both heroine and hero are strong characters well matched. Ms. Murphy’s Sci-Fi world comes to life amidst political conflicts, espionage, and well-developed world building. This reviewer, already a reader-fan, enjoys Ms. Murphy’s unique talent in building characters and worlds that quickly become very real. I would definitely recommend this newest book to both Sci-Fi and Romance readers!" -- Reviewed by KARI, August 2003, Love Romances 4-1/2 STARS"This is an excellent science fiction romance. The secrets that build are marvelously created, and the richly crafted Yule world is vividly depicted. The characters' interaction and the universe around them will keep you turning the pages." -- Reviewed by Susan Mobley, Romantic Times Book Club " "Secrets, secrets, and more secrets could have been this novel’s title. Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone takes the reader to other worlds. It’s an enjoyable trip…the pace of the book speeds up to a suspenseful ending with a nice lead-in for the sequel, For the Emperor." -- Reviewed by Pamela Skochinski, The Blue Iris Journal "Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone is an enjoyable science fiction romance that brings two worlds to life so that the audience believes in Lexina and Yula[sic]. The cast is powerful especially Mikkel, a Scarlet Pimpernel in space and Kat, a woman who knows what she wants and goes out to achieve her desires....fans will want to soar with this exhilarating journey in worlds far from this one." -- Reviewed by Harriet Klausner (9/10) at the Blethers |
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 Free Excerpt Highlord of Darkness ISBN: 0759900957 |
If he doesn't learn how to be bad soon, if he doesn't figure out how to become the Evil One, then everything and everyone he loves is doomed. If Narragan doesn't want to be responsible for the end of civilization on Orgon, he has to become the Highlord of Darkness. Available from Hard Shell Word Factory in Trade Paperback and E-formats. |
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Well-Crafted World Molds First-Class SF
"Christine Murphy's story of love and war and the impersonal cruelties of politics is set in a far-future world in which imperialism is as rampant as ever. She has created a complex and fascinating society where isolationism is a religion and … a character as complex and fascinating as the world he rules and … the future of his world is compelling and totally enthralling. "Highlord of Darkness is for science fiction fans who hunger for the carefully wrought worlds of Asimov and Asaro, McCaffrey and Cherryh. Ms. Murphy has taken the time to ensure all the smallest details of her world and time are completely depicted and charged with reality. The characters are multidimensional, full of the contradictions that turn fictional beings into mortal ones. In short, this is a book constructed with the care and attention that turns good SF into great SF. It is a book that must be read." -- Reviewed by Elizabeth K. Burton at the Blue Iris Journal "A true winner! Murphy tells the tale of a man who needs to find himself beneath the scars, pain, and memories before he can stop the destruction facing his world. Once Narragan locates his inner self, he is a force to be reckoned with as he pushes past the barriers in more ways than one to fulfill his destiny and become the Highlord Of Darkness." -- Brenda Ramsbacher, Ivy Quill Reviews The action and intrigue never let up throughout this constantly moving story. Some secondary characters play roles almost as important as the main characters. Tension is constantly building, leaving you to wonder what side certain characters are really on. The depth of this tightly woven novel will keep you reading to the end. This is a story you'll want to read again, to get the most out of it." -- Brenda Gayle, The Write Lifestyle "The characters were lively, and the story flowed smoothly... The plot had many twists and turns in it, with new surprises along the way. Each chapter ending made you want to read more. It was a good read." -- Timeless Tales |
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"Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone. " Ancient words he doesn't understand define Mikkel's existence. What he does understand is that his life depends on Yule, a planet that threatens to explode beneath his feet if he doesn't produce an heir.
Narragan is supposed to be bad. It's expected. On Orgon, it's the religion. But he doesn't feel like the latest incarnation of evil. He's just an average guy who doesn't get along with his father, has thirty sisters to protect, and writes really bad poetry.