Category Archives: Prescription For Murder Blog

Medical Uses of Lethal Venoms

Posted on October 14, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The venomous creatures of our world—specifically those that include spiders, scorpions, snakes and various living entities from the sea—have weaponry that are some of nature’s most efficient killers. The toxic proteins and peptides that make up the complex chemical structures … Continue reading →

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From Fan Fiction to Profiles of Murder

Posted on October 7, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Several years ago I met an interesting writer online. There seemed to be an instant connection since we both liked cats—particularly black cats. More importantly, we were both struggling to find our niche in the ocean of new writers waiting … Continue reading →

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SAMARIUM – The Good and The Bad

Posted on September 30, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

In the past I’ve blogged about lethal radioactive chemicals (here and here) as possible murder weapons to use in your murder mysteries and thrillers. There is another rather dramatic radioactive agent—a beneficial medication at that—which could take center stage in … Continue reading →

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Print Your Own Medicines!

Posted on September 23, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The other day my wife sent me an interesting article that discussed some of the newest technologies regarding drug manufacturing. There are some amazing advances on the horizon regarding the innovative methods in which drugs could be manufactured and distributed … Continue reading →

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SMILES – No Laughing Matter!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

I’ve blogged before about designer street drugs being used as murder weapons (here, here and here to name a few). The drug choices are numerous and they are usually deadly in large doses. Using a street drug as a murder … Continue reading →

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A Forged Prescription!

Posted on August 19, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Many years ago, while working on my advanced degree, I earned a living as a retail pharmacist on the “graveyard shift” of a 24-hour pharmacy located near a major medical center. Seven area hospitals, each with an emergency room, provided … Continue reading →

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MURDER – Out of Thin Air!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

As I blog about drugs, poisons and various chemicals that can be used as murder weapons in murder mysteries, I’m constantly looking for unique methods of murder to use in my storytelling. One of my more popular blogs has been … Continue reading →

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A Day to Remember and A Gift For You

Posted on July 24, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today is one of those memorable days in my life! It was busy, frustrating, exciting and ultimately thrilling. So what happened you might ask? I’ve been writing novels and short stories for several years now. Three of my short stories … Continue reading →

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When Soft Drinks Were Not So Soft

Posted on June 10, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Medical experts argue about the health benefits of soft drinks. Sodas have been linked to our country’s growing obesity problem as well as to a lengthening list of other diseases. But a review of the history of two popular soft … Continue reading →

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Speeding to Liver Disease

Posted on June 3, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The dietary supplement market for weight loss products and those for performance enhancement is a $33 billion per year industry. Some of the rising stars in this supplement category include products formulated with Acacia rigidula, the extract from a shrub … Continue reading →

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