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Terry Murphy

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I am delighted to announce that "Weekend in Weighton" is available as an e-book on Amazon, published by 'Grinning Bandit Books'. Check out the sample. Reviews are extremely welcome. Thanks!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0072Z5EHA

My thanks go to everyone on Authonomy who helped make my book the best it could be and made me a better writer. That means everyone who gave me critical comments. Thank you. You are all mentioned in my book credits - honest!

Special thanks to my 'Authonomy Crew' who have given me friendship, fun and support since I joined: Andi, Babs, Bec, Carl, Derryl, DD, Jack, Jen, Joe, John DG, Mickster, Mille, Wez and last, never least, Roman.

And big thanks to Jennifer Lawrence for my doozer of a cover!

If you would like to contact me: tmurphy@clara.net

Ten sample chapters are still available to read on Authonomy. If you like it ... you know the rest.

Thanks,

Terry

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My favourite authors include, John Steinbeck, Philip Pullman, Ian McEwan, Nick Hornby, Tony Parsons, David Nicholls and Robert Harris.

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Weekend in Weighton

Terry Murphy

First-time private investigator Eddie Greene is having a bad weekend. It’s about to get worse …


When Eddie finds the slab-cold body of his first client, he knows something’s up – he spoke to her fifteen minutes earlier.

Free-wheeling, trash-talking Eddie is not just out of place in a humdrum northern town. He’s out of depth on his first case, out of funds from a now deceased client and out of favour with Weighton’s big society.

As Friday night slides into Saturday morning, each twist turns a bad situation worse; the police want him for murder, the local crime boss wants him dead, the mayor wants him out of town and his girlfriend wants him out of her life.

Increasingly desperate, Eddie takes on all-comers in a barnstorming bid to clear his name. And somewhere between all the froth and fury, his affections are reclaimed by the girl who got away – but will she abide ‘til Monday?

“Great fun with some cracking jokes - it reminded me of the Lynne Truss serial on Radio 4.” Sue Fletcher, Deputy MD, Hodder & Stoughton

“Engaging, controlled, visual and fast-paced. Lots of action - a strong sense of tongue-in-cheek.” Caroline Smailes, Friday Project author, ‘In Search of Adam’



 

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J Lawrence wrote 14 hours ago

Snob!! And you told me you weren't pretentious!

Madison A. wrote 1 day ago

Don't you mean the madness in your method? 'Cause I could see that!

J Lawrence wrote 1 day ago

Okay keep your scallops then, but get your mits off my crème brûlée. ....

NinaMills wrote 2 days ago

I get that a lot. I must have one of those faces. :) ♪ Nina ♪

J Lawrence wrote 2 days ago

Sounds perfect, honey. I know this little place that does a mean scal....

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I wrote 17 days ago

Hi Kirstie, I enjoyed this. I think it is well written and well pitched for its intended market. And whilst a generic tale in itself I think it is a great re-working of the theme for a YA market. There's lots to like including characterisation, readability, pace, flow and description. Writi... view book

I wrote 33 days ago

Hi Dave, Read the first five chapters. It was seriously good before and now it is seriously better. I love it. The changes have made a big improvement in terms of pacing and getting the story into top gear. And you still have the funkiest, mind-blowing opening chapter on here. And it does its job... view book

I wrote 33 days ago

Hi JT, I read the first three chapters and enjoyed it all. There are lots of things to like: a sassy MC, engaging voice, intriguing storyline, perky dialogue and developing character chemistry. And as Brian says there are strong hooks at the end of each chapter. Impressive use of language and cle... view book

I wrote 110 days ago

Hi John, Sorry for the delay in returning the read. But I got there in the end and ended up reading five chapters. I am intrigued by this story, especially as I know the area well. The line, 'no one from round here moves to Nantwich' made me smile. It is well written and moves at a decent pace... view book

I wrote 111 days ago

Hi Bill, I really enjoyed this. No frippery or tricks, just storytelling of the highest order. And what a fine story it is, too. Not much I can add to the preceding 437 comments and I certainly don't have any crit to offer. It is one of the few books on here that deserves its high ranking (alt... view book

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