Category Archives: Instruments of Death

MOLLY – It’s Not Just a Girl You Used to Know!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The experience starts with a slightly bitter taste as it passes over the tongue. In a matter of minutes, a feeling of euphoria washes over you like waves. Soon a prolonged high kicks in (like an extended adrenaline rush) and … Continue reading →

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Pharmaceuticals and Gambling Addictions

Posted on October 22, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

One of the more important lessons writers learn as they define and refine the art of writing is that the flaws in the characters they create are what make those characters more interesting to the reader. And those particular character … Continue reading →

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Aconite – A two-edged sword!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Many botanical compounds have important medical uses, and some of modern medicine’s most important drug classes were derived initially from plant sources. However, some of these botanical compounds have a very narrow dosage range between a therapeutic effect and toxicity. … Continue reading →

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The Socratic Method of Murder!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

In 399 BC the philosopher Socrates was found guilty in Athens, Greece of corrupting the youth and refusing to recognize the gods of the state. His crimes centered on his method of teaching—later known as The Socratic Method—in which one … Continue reading →

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Allergic to Murder!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

We all know that poisons and toxins can kill. I’ve blogged about those often, and such lethal chemicals create interesting focal points for murder scenes and the basis for enticing murder plots. But an unsettling reality is that normal foods … Continue reading →

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DEVIL’S BREATH – A New Global Threat!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

This interesting chemical is alternately known as “the most dangerous drug in the world” and “the scariest drug in the world.” Devil’s Breath is a powerful drug that is currently being dealt with on the streets of Columbia. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Brain-Eating Amoeba

Posted on August 20, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

As we wind down our summer activities, I recall seeing several cases in the news of people acquiring serious infections from swimming in contaminated lakes and improperly treated pools. These events remind me of the lethal dangers of recreational water illnesses … Continue reading →

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Inert Gases Can Lead To Murder!

Posted on August 6, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Awhile back, I saw an interesting murder plot on television. The scenario involved a wealthy man who had his home office designed such that it was similar to an impenetrable vault—both for security and privacy purposes. The room was so … Continue reading →

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The Most Popular Drug In The World!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

In many of my blogs I’ve written about legitimate drug trends as well as fascinating new, and illegal, street drug concoctions. But there is one drug that has remained at the top of the popularity chart for centuries! It’s been … Continue reading →

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Flesh-Eating Crocodile – A New Drug Threat!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

From the title of this blog, I suspect you may realize that I’m talking about a whole new “animal” here—not the large aquatic reptile, but a totally different (and yet just as deadly) crocodile. While researching new methods to kill … Continue reading →

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