Parker Knight is a tortured man on a mission.
Always on the tail of the latest story, the
award-winning investigative reporter races to a
car bombing to discover his wife, a prosecuting
attorney, near death. With his wife dying in his
arms, gasping her last few breaths, she requests
one more kiss within the first few pages of this
gripping novel. Hearts will cinch and tears will
flow and this isn't a romance novel. Murphy is
that good at his game. Bringing her killer to
justice is the focus of this fast paced thriller that
involves a superhero-like Harley riding vigilante,
drug lords, and a bioengineering corporation
experimenting with designer drugs and a
diabolical plan.
Hail King Murphy. Long live the master of action scenes. Murphy just keeps getting better and better. Prepare yourself for a ride on Murphy's train. Suggested supplies: Bite Guard and Mittens. You're likely to grind your teeth down to stumps and chew your nails to the quick.
Second best talent of this versatile author is carving out true to life, unforgettable characters. Murphy could make a janitor seem interesting, delving deep into his characters' quirks, obsessions and desires; adding to the quick plot with eccentric wit and clever idiosyncrasies.
Grief is an important theme in Scorpion Bay. Murphy isn't afraid of genre bending, tossing in a few surprises along the way, including a hair raising paranormal scene and laugh out loud dialogue. Part thriller, part romance, part comedy, part mystery and all satisfying; Scorpion Bay is an impossible book to put down. Prepare to burn the midnight oil with this one, rooting for Parker Knight as Murphy carefully unravels the plot on the very last word.
Hail King Murphy. Long live the master of action scenes. Murphy just keeps getting better and better. Prepare yourself for a ride on Murphy's train. Suggested supplies: Bite Guard and Mittens. You're likely to grind your teeth down to stumps and chew your nails to the quick.
Second best talent of this versatile author is carving out true to life, unforgettable characters. Murphy could make a janitor seem interesting, delving deep into his characters' quirks, obsessions and desires; adding to the quick plot with eccentric wit and clever idiosyncrasies.
Grief is an important theme in Scorpion Bay. Murphy isn't afraid of genre bending, tossing in a few surprises along the way, including a hair raising paranormal scene and laugh out loud dialogue. Part thriller, part romance, part comedy, part mystery and all satisfying; Scorpion Bay is an impossible book to put down. Prepare to burn the midnight oil with this one, rooting for Parker Knight as Murphy carefully unravels the plot on the very last word.
Alisha Paige, author Circle City:
Lord of the Wolfen coming soon
I've never agreed with the idea that a novel has
to fall into just one genre. We need to understand
that a skilled author can weave the elements of
an adventure, drama, romance and comedy into a
great story that a reader can't put down. That's
what Michael Murphy has done in his latest novel
- Scorpion Bay.
Scorpion Bay starts out with suspense and drama as we follow Erica Knight, a prosecuting attorney, as she is working to protect a witness and corporate CFO who is the key to breaking a major corporate crime. When the main character, an investigative reporter, heads to the site of an explosion near his office, he has no idea his wife and her witness were in the car. Chapter 1 ends with the death of Parker's wife and his promise to find her killers. Little does he know the secrets and the danger he will discover on his journey for justice.
The pages of Scorpion Bay help the reader to unravel the layers of the secrets, the crime and corruption behind the scenes at a local biotech company. He understands the people and the crime that led to his wife's murder - but one of the questions for the reader is whether he will survive to find justice.
Strap yourself in and get ready for plenty of action, suspense, crime, corruption, a touch of romance and comedy. Include a high tech motorcycle, our hero in a black disguise to hide his identity along with designer drugs, intrigue and danger on a luxury yacht on Scorpion Bay. Michael Murphy shares the map to fast paced intrigue with three dimensional characters and a great story line that will keep you involved and wanting more until the last page.
Scorpion Bay starts out with suspense and drama as we follow Erica Knight, a prosecuting attorney, as she is working to protect a witness and corporate CFO who is the key to breaking a major corporate crime. When the main character, an investigative reporter, heads to the site of an explosion near his office, he has no idea his wife and her witness were in the car. Chapter 1 ends with the death of Parker's wife and his promise to find her killers. Little does he know the secrets and the danger he will discover on his journey for justice.
The pages of Scorpion Bay help the reader to unravel the layers of the secrets, the crime and corruption behind the scenes at a local biotech company. He understands the people and the crime that led to his wife's murder - but one of the questions for the reader is whether he will survive to find justice.
Strap yourself in and get ready for plenty of action, suspense, crime, corruption, a touch of romance and comedy. Include a high tech motorcycle, our hero in a black disguise to hide his identity along with designer drugs, intrigue and danger on a luxury yacht on Scorpion Bay. Michael Murphy shares the map to fast paced intrigue with three dimensional characters and a great story line that will keep you involved and wanting more until the last page.
Award winning fiction and
non-fiction author Nikki Leigh
What others are saying about Michael Murphy's thriller Scorpion Bay
Parker Knight is a television news man. His wife, Erica, works for the District Attorney's office and is
investigating an important businessman, Harrison Bradley. In the course of the investigation, the car
with her informant blows up, killing him, the driver and mortally wounding Erica.
Driven by grief, Parker embarks on a mission to bring the guilty parties to justice. What he finds in the course of his investigation, shocks him. With the help of his friends, Justin Kendall and Tina Banks, he brings the villains to justice.
"Scorpion Bay" is a fast paced adventure novel. It's appropriate for adult readers who like a mystery packed with action, adventure and surprising plot twists. I found it extremely hard to put down.
Parker Knight and his friend Justin, are wonderful characters. They're brave and heroic, though they aren't infallible. They do make mistakes, showing their humanity. Somehow, by skill or plain dumb luck, they live to fight another day.
My favorite character is Tina Banks, Justin's girlfriend. At first meeting, she comes off as kind of a bimbo, but as the book continues, she reveals more of her skills. She's funny, intelligent and capable, keeping the men in line and kicking bad guy butt.
"Scorpion Bay" by Michael Murphy is a great read. I highly recommend it.
Driven by grief, Parker embarks on a mission to bring the guilty parties to justice. What he finds in the course of his investigation, shocks him. With the help of his friends, Justin Kendall and Tina Banks, he brings the villains to justice.
"Scorpion Bay" is a fast paced adventure novel. It's appropriate for adult readers who like a mystery packed with action, adventure and surprising plot twists. I found it extremely hard to put down.
Parker Knight and his friend Justin, are wonderful characters. They're brave and heroic, though they aren't infallible. They do make mistakes, showing their humanity. Somehow, by skill or plain dumb luck, they live to fight another day.
My favorite character is Tina Banks, Justin's girlfriend. At first meeting, she comes off as kind of a bimbo, but as the book continues, she reveals more of her skills. She's funny, intelligent and capable, keeping the men in line and kicking bad guy butt.
"Scorpion Bay" by Michael Murphy is a great read. I highly recommend it.
Author Dellani Oakes