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James’s 2025 Year in Books
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James J. Murray
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It Takes a Village . . .
It’s said that being an author is a lonely profession. It often is just that when one considers 
the days of isolation developing a plot idea, the fleshing out of plot points, and the actual writing of the story. All are done mainly as solitary tasks.
As I continue to publish novels, however, I’m continually reminded that being an author requires interaction and support by a whole host of individual
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A DELIGHTFULLY IMAGINATIVE HORROR STORY ~ No Way Out (Book 2) continues the horror tale of Long Gone (Book 1) in which young Caleb is trapped inside a living vine maze in the equivalent of a virtual reality. Book 2 continues this psychological thrille ...more |
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MYSTERY, INTRIGUE, DECEPTION, AND ROMANCE ~ With a synergistic mix of intrigue, suspense, and a deepening of their loving relationship, this third book is another winner in K.D. Sherrinford’s Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler Mystery Series. The plot in ...more |
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AN ADRENALINE-FUELED CRIME THRILLER~ Author Ryan Hale has another thrilling winner with his eight episode in the Blake Franklin Investigations Series. This time Blake and his cohorts tackle a drug cartel involved in human trafficking. When Diego Gonzal ...more |
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A DELIGHTFUL SHORT STORY~ When journalist Lindsey pursues writing an historical article for a local newspaper and ends up stumbling upon an old gold locket, she becomes intrigued with its history. A bit of detective work unlocks an age-old mystery of ...more |
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A Different and Entertaining Serial Killer Plot- Hunting Mariah offers a unique take on a serial killer story when a psychopath seeks revenge and death on a specific set of targets, and this includes college-bound Mariah. The plot is well thought out, ...more |
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A beautiful, heart-warming story of an old man with a generous nature who had acquired enormous fame and fortune who settles in the small, southern town of Golden to bestow love, friendship, and blessings on its residents. This is a feel-good, charact ...more |
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A beautiful, heart-warming story of an old man with a generous nature who had acquired enormous fame and fortune who settles in the small, southern town of Golden to bestow love, friendship, and blessings on its residents. This is a feel-good, charact ...more |
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An Extremely Helpful and Easy to Follow Guide- I don’t consider myself a procrastinator; however, I do agree with author Jason Newman that everyone at times avoids doing what they don’t like or want to do. The problem arises when a person makes puttin ...more |
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“Sandy and her mother arrived at the police station, both were red-eyed. Blotchy cheeks showed where makeup had been wiped from their faces. Dolores looked worried. Sandy was focused—a hardened, determined look on her face. Sandy gazed down”
― Almost Dead
― Almost Dead
“ME nodded and focused on the pictures of Dunn and Mason attached to the board. She frowned as she spoke. “There’s really nothing simple about this. Maybe there’s . . . yes, that has to be it. There has to be an implanted chip in both of them and that chip produced the signal to wake them up.” She turned to the detectives with a look of satisfaction. Vince”
― Almost Dead
― Almost Dead
“When I type a title page, I hold it and I look at it and I think, I just need four thousand sentences to go with this and I’ll have a book.”
― The Moon and I
― The Moon and I
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hi James, tyou for adding me on good reads. please take a read of my book country life, my true story of shocks? & surprises! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Country-Life...' please do share it xx
Lethal Pharmaceutical Grade Caffeine - A Killer in Disguise! See My Latest Blog on Drugs Used as Murder Weapons: http://wp.me/p2knuT-ql
I Just Posted My Latest Blog: WALKING DEAD SYNDROME -- Science-Based Evidence of a Zombie Disorder: http://wp.me/p2knuT-qa
Just posted a blog on beautiful yet deadly plants. Great ideas for new murder scenes! http://jamesjmurray.wordpress.com/201...
Thanks for being my friend. I'm fairly new to GR so it will take awhile to get up to speed. Any tips will be must appreciated. Beth L Barnett
Allie wrote: "Hey James, it's wonderful to connect with you here on Goodreads! I look forward to sharing a love of books. All the best, Allie"
I’d like to introduce myself. Besides being the author of the Jonathon Stones Mystery Series, I am a strong Author's Advocate. I write articles highlighting other authors books. Also, I do author interviews and post them on my blogs. Thanks for friending me.
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