Christine W. Murphy
Romantic Suspense / Mystery
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 Read an Excerpt Blood on Skates ISBN: 0759945454 |
Someone is trying to kill Dr. Michael Boccelli’s wife. Trouble is, she’s already dead. Michael, hounded by a journalist determined to prove he got away with murder, hides in a small Minnesota town helping his brother Conway run his roller rink. The ink still wet on her divorce papers, Catherine Kirby needs a place to stay while she gets back on her feet. She arrives in the middle of a frigid November to find that her best friend’s husband Conway has given away the upstairs apartment she was promised. At first, Kate’s biggest problem is figuring out who gets the bed. After Conway is attacked, things get complicated fast. Someone obsessed with Michael’s late wife has been murdering women. The trail of bodies stretches across the country, a trail that coincides with Michael’s wanderings. When the facts become known, Michael cannot deny that he’s obsessed. The killing has started again, and the blood leads straight to him. An unbalanced man accused and cleared of murdering his wife and child. A serial killer on the loose. Kate is betting her life that they are not one and the same. Blood on Skates | Through Iowa Glass | Top of Page |
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"This is an engaging romantic suspense because
the "hero" is unique. . . . The story line focuses on the two
wounded lead protagonists whose growing love is considered an
error on both their parts. Fans will appreciate this intriguing
tale of love between two wary scarred veterans still suffering
from relational battle fatigue syndrome while they battle a sly
killer from Michael’s past. Christine W. Murphy furbishes a
strong character-driven thriller." "Blood on Skates, by Christine
W. Murphy is a remarkable romantic suspense packed with many
twists and turns that kept me speculating to the very end about
the true identity of the serial killer." |
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 Read an Excerpt Through Iowa Glass ISBN: 0-7599-0094-9 |
Twenty-five years ago, Doctor Alex Casale made a mistake that almost cost him his life. He was twelve-years-old then. His only option—run. Now, with the memory of that fateful night permanently erased from his mind, he returns home determined to prove he was right. Making the same mistake twice could prove fatal. Common sense says Skye should move on when Iowa Glass starts to lay off workers, but childhood fears trap her in a town that's apparently dying. When she goes to work for the new owner of Iowa Glass, Skye must choose between the only place where she feels safe and the very dangerous man she is growing to love. Now, with Skye's help, Alex must rediscover what he learned when he was twelve. If he can't stop blaming his stepfather for his mother's death and find the real killer, a madman will kill and get away with murder again. |
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4 Stars! "A romantic suspense, Through Iowa Glass is suspenseful enough for the most discriminating--and romantic indeed. The plot unfolds and unfolds, showing new facets of the hero and heroine, uncovers new problems, new secrets, and increasing romantic attraction. Fans of Mary Higgins Clark will love this book--I certainly did." The Word Museum Highly Recommended! "Richly detailed, tautly written, Through Iowa Glass is a shining example ofmarvelous characters interacting in unexpected ways as circumstances compel them forward, make them experience love and fear--and leaving the reader in doubt as to which will win until the very end." Under the Covers Book Reviews 4 Hearts "Ms. Murphy has created an emotional, suspenseful tale that keeps the pages turning and touches your heart. You'll hurt for Alex as he fights to reclaim the memories he lost those fateful days after he saw his mother murdered, and you'll agonize with Skye as she struggles to help Alex discover the truth of his mother's death." Lisa Ramaglia for Romance Industry Newsletter 4-1/2 STARS "Christine W. Murphy has provided her readers with that most wonderful of heroes, the dark and dangerous kind. Alex Casales is a good man with a dark, tortured past. Through Iowa Glass is an excellent love story, a brilliant mystery, and a darn good read." Rickey R. Mallory at Affaire de Coeur 4 STARS "...a complex and layered story of murder, treachery and love...an enticing and suspenseful new read." Jill M. Smith at Romantic Times Magazine |
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