The Molly Murphy Series, Books 1-3: Murphy's Law; Death of Riley; For the Love of Mike

by Rhys Bowen

From the author of In Farleigh Field, Rhys Bowen's New York Times bestselling Molly Murphy series consistently charms readers with its characteristic blend of atmospheric turn-of-the-century history, clever mystery plotting, and sparkling characters. Here together for the first time in a fabulous eBook bundle are the first three of Bowen's popular Molly Murphy Murphy's Law After being framed for murder in her native Ireland, Molly Murphy escapes to America, where she becomes entangled in another murder case. To clear her name, she risks everything and pairs up with handsome New York police detective Daniel Sullivan to find the real murderer. Death of Riley Molly has taken a job with tough Cockney private investigator Paddy Riley, but her life turns upside down when she shows up at work one day to find Riley dead. For the Love of Mike Molly is struggling to find work as a private investigator when suddenly two business opportunities pop up An aristocratic family hires Molly to track down their daughter, and she's asked to investigate a potential case of industrial espionage in the garment business.

Genres: Mystery

886 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 3, 2015

About the author

I'm a New York Times bestselling mystery author, winner of both Agatha and Anthony awards for my Molly Murphy mysteries, set in 1902 New York City.

I have recently published four internationally bestselling WWII novels, one of them a #1 Kindle bestseller, and the Tuscan Child selling almost a million copies to date. In Farleigh Field won three major awards and was nominated for an Edgar. My other stand-alone novels are The Victory Garden, about land girls in WWI and Above the Bay of Angels, featuring a young woman who becomes chef for Queen Victoria.
April 2021 will mark the publication of THE VENICE SKETCHBOOK--another sweeping historical novel of love, loss and intrigue.

My books are currently translated into 29 languages and I have fans worldwide.

I also write the Agatha-winning Royal Spyness series, about the British royal family in the 1930s. It's lighter, sexier, funnier, wicked satire. It was voted by readers as best mystery series one year.
I am also known for my Constable Evans books, set in North Wales, and for my award-winning short stories.

I was born and raised in England but currently divide my time between California and Arizona where I go to escape from the harsh California winters
When I am not writing I love to travel, sing, hike, play my Celtic harp.
Series:
* Constable Evan Mystery
* Molly Murphy Mysteries
* Her Royal Spyness Mysteries

Awards:
Agatha Award
◊ Best Novel (2001): Murphy's Law
Reviewer's Choice Award
◊ Historical Mystery (2001): Murphy's Law

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Molly Murphy books 1-3

After seeing a Facebook page with this authors name and book descriptions, I decided to check her books on Amazon.com.
I read the reviews and thought I would enjoy this series. This series ble rd two of my favorite genres historical fiction and mysteries. Plus it has a strong female lead character.
I met Molly Murphy in book 1 as she leaves Ireland to escape her family after she thinks she killed the Lord of her family home as he tried to rape her. She runs to Londan a d Meets Katherine and her young children who have tickets to come to America. The adventure begins. Each book has Molly living in NYC at the turn of the century, facing gangs,working in sweatshops, organizing labor unions, living independently and helping to do he murders.
These books are so addicting that I recently purchased the next two in the series.
Great summer books to read

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Molly Murphy series is a delightful treat for readers. My favorite genre is historical fiction. Rhys sets the FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE in early 20th century New York City contrasting the newly arrived immigrant with the upper crust as well as the Greenwich village bohemians who provide friendship and a home for Molly. The murder mystery/detective novel genre has not interested me in the past. However, Rhys melds the two genres seamlessly. One caper after another finds Molly cleverly escaping within an inch of her life and also solving mysteries as one of the first female private eyes. The social and political issues of the day also play a big part in the subject matter. This series includes 20 or so novels. I will be sampling them on and off like a box of delicious chocolates.

[Cheryle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not the version I read but it is all that I found to choose from. The second book in the series by Rhys Bowen is well done and further adventures of the newly settled immigrant from Ireland trying to learn American ways and gain employment.
Molly has taken a job with tough Cockney private investigator Paddy Riley, but her life turns upside down when she shows up at work one day to find Riley dead.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 1 ends with Molly, newly immigrated from Ireland to New York, helping to solve a mystery crime. She decided she would pursue a career in investigation. Conveniently this book begins with a murder of an investigator that she has recently met, so she takes over his cases.

Molly makes friends with a same sex couple, meets an egotistical playwright, and tries to thwart the assassination of President McKinley.

Simply written, but kept my interest throughout. Sets the stage for Book 3.

[Tisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

read books individually. loved them all

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glad I found the second in the Molly Murphy series. The Death of Riley is a pleasant way to pass the time. Would like to read more.

[Carol Van · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost EVERYTHING Rhys Bowen writes is soooo much fun to read. I especially love the Molly Murphy books

[Peggy O'brien · Rating 3 out of 5]

An OK read nothing I would recommend.

[DONALD R. DREISKE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keeps me reading until I'm done.