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Adrian Murphy

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Adrian writes fast-paced fantasy adventure and sci-fi novels. His characters are diverse and relatable, battling impossible odds and dark deeds in a desperate battle for survival.

He traces his love of storytelling to growing up in Ireland, where castles and history abound. Today, he makes his home close to the beautiful shores of Lake Huron, Ontario, Canada, along with his adorable cat, Mr. G.

Favorite authors include Martha Wells, Lindsay Buroker, Adrian Tchaikovsky, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Terry Pratchett.

Learn more at: adrianmurphybooks.com

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Average rating: 4.69 · 180 ratings · 83 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	Fury (ForeSender Chronicles, #1) 4.45 avg rating — 49 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rebirth (ForeSender Chronicles, #2) 4.86 avg rating — 22 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	System Lost (Galaxy Flux #1) 4.76 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	ForeSender Destiny (ForeSender Chronicles, #3) 4.75 avg rating — 16 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Resolve (ForeSender Chronicles, #5) 4.93 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dragon Sleuth (ForeSender Chronicles #0.5) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blade (ForeSender Chronicles, #4) 4.77 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sentinel (Galaxy Flux #2) 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Heart (Galaxy Flux #3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Prophecy of Blood (Desert Mage Saga Book 1) 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The ForeSender Chronicles (5 books)
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing Murder at the Rocket Club: A 1950s Cozy Mystery of Rockets, Rivalries, and Murder (Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Book 11) by P.C. James	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Having read all the previous books in this entertaining series, I really enjoyed meeting Pauline Riddell at an early stage of her career. We find her as a recently qualified accountant, in her first managerial position. And, even better, partnering o ...more
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing Unwanted: A Paranormal Romance (G.R.I.T.S., Love & The Paranormal) by Jan Mau Hill (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a Christmas story with a difference. Think Werebear, vampire, and an ancient entity named Temperance. Ursula, the Werebear in question, has her hands full running the New Orleans Food Bank and hosting an unplanned celebrity chef cook-off just ...more
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing The Guardians of Maru by Kristi Shimada (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is another delightful entry in the series. Full of wonderful illustrations, as usual. I especially liked the nine-tailed fox, very cool. The uplifting story follows Seiji, who lost his hearing as a little boy due to a viral infection. Thanks to h ...more
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing The Magic Lantern (King's Dark Blade #2) by Richard Davis (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved this second outing in the series. The scene where the hero, Killian Lord, faces off against the villain over the baccarat table is pure James Bond. The comparisons continue, with Lord rushing from one death-defying escapade to another as he s ...more
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing Assassin Royale (King's Dark Blade #1) by Richard Davis (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Meet Killian Lord, assassin extraordinaire in the service of his king. Lord is no one-dimensional, merciless killer, however. He possesses a keen sense of fair play, is loyal to his sovereign, and has a wealth of experience. His skills and scruples ar ...more
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing Unnerve: A Paranormal Romance (G.R.I.T.S., Love & The Paranormal) by Jan Mau Hill (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a paranormal romance with a difference. The protagonist, Rochelle, has a spirit animal just like the previous books in this engaging series. I know what you’re thinking: it’s a wolf, or maybe a bear. Nope, wrong. It’s a rabbit, but no ordinar ...more
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing Cinder's Mate: A Cinderella Fairy Tale Retelling (The Oneiros Pack) by Nola Li Barr (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Phillip and Cinder are fated mates. Except, she doesn’t know it. Named for Cinderella, she’s living a remake of the fairy tale complete with an evil stepmother. This charming, easy-to-rear novella is a modern retelling of the famous fairy tale. But wi ...more
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Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing Scourge of the Shores by Lauren Lee Merewether (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If you like a rollicking pirate tale set on the high seas, then this book is for you. I’ve enjoyed Merewether’s historical novels and was curious about her foray into writing a fantasy pirate romance. She handled the genre shift with style and produc ...more
Sep 19, 2025 11:24AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Scourge of the Shores by Lauren Lee Merewether. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Scourge of the Shores by Lauren Lee Merewether <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Adrian Murphy rated a book it was amazing Unhinged (G.R.I.T.S., Love & the Paranormal, #7) by Jan Mau Hill (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Meet Harper, empath to her shifter pack, therapist, and daughter. Except, as the book opens, she faces an excruciating situation: her parents are about to be executed for committing a serious crime, one that threatened the well-being of the entire su ...more
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Adrian Murphy and 1 other person liked Richard Davis's review of A Prophecy of Blood: Epic fantasy laced with spice, slow-burn romance, and adventure. (Desert Mage Saga): "Imagine my shock when I learned that one of my favorite SFF action-adventure authors had penned a romantasy. I honestly had to ask myself whether I'd be okay with this departure. I have good news. Adrian Murphy has delivered a romantasy that even an a" Read more of this review »
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