Category Archives: New Murder Mystery Novel

Tips on Writing That First Novel – and All That Follow (Part 3)

Posted on September 30, 2020 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

This is my final installment (Part 3) of my three-part series on a recent talk and interview I did recently about my latest thriller novel release. As I’ve mentioned previously, my local writers’ group—The San Antonio Writers Guild—invited me to … Continue reading →

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THE SERIAL CHEMIST – A New Psychological Thriller Novel

Posted on September 2, 2020 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Now Available in eBook and Paperback Formats The Serial Chemist plot has been one that I developed a couple of years ago and evolved it over time with the help of two psychologist experts and with the help of individuals … Continue reading →

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Does ALMOST DEAD Still Mean “Dead”?

Posted on December 19, 2018 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

When someone dies, they’re dead—right? Well . . . maybe not. And when someone dies at the hand of another, that’s labeled a murder—correct? Well . . . maybe! Sure, there are various degrees of murder—ranging from intentional to unintentional … Continue reading →

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Perchloric Acid – A Versatile Murder Weapon!

Posted on February 17, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Unique lethal compounds fascinate me and, as a medical thriller writer, I’m constantly on the search for new methods of murder. Today, I’d like to discuss a most interesting chemical—perchloric acid. It has deadly potential in a number of ways … Continue reading →

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IBOGAINE – A Miracle or a Curse?

Posted on February 10, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Isolated as a psychoactive alkaloid that originates from the bark of a West African shrub called Tabernanthe iboga, ibogaine is a drug that’s been the center of controversy for decades. With a rich history of use in ancient African spiritual … Continue reading →

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ALMOST DEAD – A Gift To My Readers

Posted on January 27, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

No, No, No . . . I don’t want my faithful readers almost dead. I want you very much alive and reading my novels! What I mean is that my new novel Almost Dead debuts today and my special gift … Continue reading →

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