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December 7, 2019
James Tells Mrs. T His Secret...
From NYC Werewolf Tales (3 Book Series)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZRTSLT/...
Mrs. T smiled. “Yes, James and Lucy. You can trust me. Whatever you have to tell me will not leave this room. I have led a very private life since my husband passed away. I have only a few friends. I promise you that my lips will be sealed on this matter.”
James seemed nervous. “Okay. We will tell you everything then. The truth is I am a wolf sometimes.”
I looked at Mrs. T. “He is a man and a wolf. James is able to shift into the wolf when faced with dangerous situations. It was the good wolf who rescued Mr. Walker from the ocean, lifted you out of the bay when you fell off the motorboat and prevented the thief from running away.”
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZRTSLT/...
Mrs. T smiled. “Yes, James and Lucy. You can trust me. Whatever you have to tell me will not leave this room. I have led a very private life since my husband passed away. I have only a few friends. I promise you that my lips will be sealed on this matter.”
James seemed nervous. “Okay. We will tell you everything then. The truth is I am a wolf sometimes.”
I looked at Mrs. T. “He is a man and a wolf. James is able to shift into the wolf when faced with dangerous situations. It was the good wolf who rescued Mr. Walker from the ocean, lifted you out of the bay when you fell off the motorboat and prevented the thief from running away.”
August 20, 2018
KIRKUS REVIEW of THE NYC WEREWOLF AND THE BROTHERHOOD OF WOLVES
(Review Posted: Aug. 3rd, 2018)
Murray and Fahrie (NYC Werewolf Tales 3, 2018, etc.) present an urban-fantasy tale about a young werewolf.
Lucy, a Manhattan college student, takes notice of a tall, shy classmate named James Hatton, and they begin dating. Their outings include walks in Central Park and a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s on this visit to the Met that James confesses a strange secret: He’s a werewolf. Ever since his mother died five years ago, whenever he feels threatened, he changes into a ferocious creature. In wolf form, James stops a would-be shooter, saves a man from drowning, and even steals a motorcycle from a surly thug and rides it, among other feats. Lucy comes to terms with James’ wolf identify fairly easily, although she does harbor a lingering fear that he’ll lose control of himself while transformed. She’s dealing with other problems, as well—namely, that her ex-boyfriend Josh refuses to accept that their relationship is over. Lucy and James consult regularly with a psychic to shed some light on their situation, but there’s no predicting where, in the end, the wolf shall roam. The book’s excitement comes in finding out what James’ wolf form will do next—and what sort of criminal he’ll set straight during his sudden appearances. However, the sections of the novel between these heroic tasks are not quite so gripping; on more than one occasion, for example, they digress into lists of foodstuffs. This is not to say that the minor characters are bland; one feisty old man in the Hamptons with a penchant for motorboats shows plenty of bravery despite his lack of supernatural powers. The story’s final section moves into stranger territory as Lucy makes the best of her peculiar romantic relationship, and readers are kept wondering whether it will all work out.
An unevenly executed thriller helped along by a wolfman who’s full of surprises.
Murray and Fahrie (NYC Werewolf Tales 3, 2018, etc.) present an urban-fantasy tale about a young werewolf.
Lucy, a Manhattan college student, takes notice of a tall, shy classmate named James Hatton, and they begin dating. Their outings include walks in Central Park and a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s on this visit to the Met that James confesses a strange secret: He’s a werewolf. Ever since his mother died five years ago, whenever he feels threatened, he changes into a ferocious creature. In wolf form, James stops a would-be shooter, saves a man from drowning, and even steals a motorcycle from a surly thug and rides it, among other feats. Lucy comes to terms with James’ wolf identify fairly easily, although she does harbor a lingering fear that he’ll lose control of himself while transformed. She’s dealing with other problems, as well—namely, that her ex-boyfriend Josh refuses to accept that their relationship is over. Lucy and James consult regularly with a psychic to shed some light on their situation, but there’s no predicting where, in the end, the wolf shall roam. The book’s excitement comes in finding out what James’ wolf form will do next—and what sort of criminal he’ll set straight during his sudden appearances. However, the sections of the novel between these heroic tasks are not quite so gripping; on more than one occasion, for example, they digress into lists of foodstuffs. This is not to say that the minor characters are bland; one feisty old man in the Hamptons with a penchant for motorboats shows plenty of bravery despite his lack of supernatural powers. The story’s final section moves into stranger territory as Lucy makes the best of her peculiar romantic relationship, and readers are kept wondering whether it will all work out.
An unevenly executed thriller helped along by a wolfman who’s full of surprises.
August 20, 2017
(snippet from A NYC Werewolf: James and Lucy)
From: A NYC Werewolf: James and Lucy (Book One)
"James was tall and blond and slim, but his neck was wide and strong like the Greek statues the class saw at the museum trip we had taken last week. He had eyes as blue as the Pacific Ocean. His nose was straight. He was tall and beautiful to look at, and I liked to watch the way he moved when he eased his body under his desk and onto the seat carefully because the old wooden desks were too small for him. His legs stuck out at the side and he would quickly draw them in if anyone was passing by. I was mesmerized by the large dimple on one of his cheeks. "
See On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072F2K8R3
"James was tall and blond and slim, but his neck was wide and strong like the Greek statues the class saw at the museum trip we had taken last week. He had eyes as blue as the Pacific Ocean. His nose was straight. He was tall and beautiful to look at, and I liked to watch the way he moved when he eased his body under his desk and onto the seat carefully because the old wooden desks were too small for him. His legs stuck out at the side and he would quickly draw them in if anyone was passing by. I was mesmerized by the large dimple on one of his cheeks. "
See On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072F2K8R3
June 11, 2017
New Release: A NYC Werewolf
An urban fantasy that is an exhilarating mix of mystery, suspense and paranormal romance...
James is tall, handsome, blond and mysterious. Lucy, an attractive brunette and an art history major, discovers the dark secret that her classmate has been hiding from the world for so long. She risks her safety and security for a dangerous love.
With the help of an eccentric psychic, Lucy and James, begin to better understand the supernatural powers that James possesses. Adding to their difficulties, is an ex-boyfriend of Lucy who refuses to be shut out of her life.
From The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Central Park to Gramercy Park, the story unfolds in the intoxicating atmosphere of Manhattan in New York City. This suspenseful and fast moving, werewolf, urban fantasy is Book 1 in The NYC Werewolf Series.
(This novella is for readers who enjoy a short read. The estimated reading time is 90 minutes and it has fifteen chapters and is 64 pages long.)
Find On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072F2K8R3/...
James is tall, handsome, blond and mysterious. Lucy, an attractive brunette and an art history major, discovers the dark secret that her classmate has been hiding from the world for so long. She risks her safety and security for a dangerous love.
With the help of an eccentric psychic, Lucy and James, begin to better understand the supernatural powers that James possesses. Adding to their difficulties, is an ex-boyfriend of Lucy who refuses to be shut out of her life.
From The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Central Park to Gramercy Park, the story unfolds in the intoxicating atmosphere of Manhattan in New York City. This suspenseful and fast moving, werewolf, urban fantasy is Book 1 in The NYC Werewolf Series.
(This novella is for readers who enjoy a short read. The estimated reading time is 90 minutes and it has fifteen chapters and is 64 pages long.)
Find On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072F2K8R3/...
March 13, 2017
What are my three novels about? How are they different?
I am an indie author who has been publishing fiction since 2011. I now have three novels available on Amazon. Two of them were written with another author: Phyllis Fahrie. Here is some information about the books in order to help you decide which one you would like to read.
Let me introduce them this way to goodreads readers:
Colin Preston Rocked And Rolled: If you want an emotional, heartwarming, coming-of-age novel this is for you and it is rated R because of the romance. There are some very serious themes in the book: friendship, first love, betrayal and mental illness.
Through the Riptide: If you want more of a mystery/romance that is rated PG this would be the book to read. Not so steamy when it comes to romance. Set in the Hamptons in Long Island NY's "East End" beach area. The characters are mostly in their thirties.
Lorraine's journey down under: More of a sweet romance (between G and PG rating) and a mystery this novel is set in Australia. It is more literary and has a historical perspective. The main character is a forty year old woman from Westchester County in New York who travels to Australia for a vacation after her boyfriend has left her.
The novels are just slightly different as I have tried to explain above. I hope you decide to read the one that that you might enjoy the most. Or if you like read all three!
Here is the link to my author page on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Bert-Murray/e/...
Let me introduce them this way to goodreads readers:
Colin Preston Rocked And Rolled: If you want an emotional, heartwarming, coming-of-age novel this is for you and it is rated R because of the romance. There are some very serious themes in the book: friendship, first love, betrayal and mental illness.
Through the Riptide: If you want more of a mystery/romance that is rated PG this would be the book to read. Not so steamy when it comes to romance. Set in the Hamptons in Long Island NY's "East End" beach area. The characters are mostly in their thirties.
Lorraine's journey down under: More of a sweet romance (between G and PG rating) and a mystery this novel is set in Australia. It is more literary and has a historical perspective. The main character is a forty year old woman from Westchester County in New York who travels to Australia for a vacation after her boyfriend has left her.
The novels are just slightly different as I have tried to explain above. I hope you decide to read the one that that you might enjoy the most. Or if you like read all three!
Here is the link to my author page on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Bert-Murray/e/...
January 7, 2017
Lorraine's journey down under is now available on kindle and in paperback on Amazon!
My new romantic suspense series is now available on Amazon!
Here is the link to the kindle edition:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQXVA08
She had given him her heart. He walked out on her.
Lorraine Marshall, age 40, shaken by the loss of her boyfriend to another woman, journeys to the land Down Under to overcome her great sense of emptiness and despair. To her surprise her vacation in Australia transforms her life in unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, suspense the art world, and romance this is a moving story you won't soon forget.
Here is the link to the kindle edition:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQXVA08
She had given him her heart. He walked out on her.
Lorraine Marshall, age 40, shaken by the loss of her boyfriend to another woman, journeys to the land Down Under to overcome her great sense of emptiness and despair. To her surprise her vacation in Australia transforms her life in unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, suspense the art world, and romance this is a moving story you won't soon forget.
December 23, 2016
Lorraine's journey down under is now available as a Pre-order on Amazon!
She had given him her heart. He walked out on her.
Lorraine Marshall, age 40, shaken by the loss of her boyfriend to another woman, journeys to the land Down Under to overcome her great sense of emptiness and despair. To her surprise her vacation in Australia transforms her life in unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, the art world, and romance this is a moving story you won't soon forget.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQXVA08
(The ebook and the paperback book will be available on January 1, 2017!)
Lorraine Marshall, age 40, shaken by the loss of her boyfriend to another woman, journeys to the land Down Under to overcome her great sense of emptiness and despair. To her surprise her vacation in Australia transforms her life in unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, the art world, and romance this is a moving story you won't soon forget.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQXVA08
(The ebook and the paperback book will be available on January 1, 2017!)
November 19, 2016
New Series Is Coming In Early 2017
A new series is coming in early 2017! I'll be letting my readers know more details on this blog soon.
The series will be romance/literary fiction just like the Colin Preston Series. However, this series will have all new characters and is brand new!
I am very excited about the new books and look forward to sharing more information soon with my readers.
The series will be romance/literary fiction just like the Colin Preston Series. However, this series will have all new characters and is brand new!
I am very excited about the new books and look forward to sharing more information soon with my readers.
May 26, 2015
Through the Riptide is available on Amazon Kindle now!
The sequel to Colin Preston Rocked And Rolled is now available at the Amazon Kindle store!
She is hoping that a summer by the seashore will help her find the one...
http://amazon.com/dp/B00XD7U5MK
She is hoping that a summer by the seashore will help her find the one...
http://amazon.com/dp/B00XD7U5MK
