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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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Author Extraordinaire — James Osborne

Posted on September 16, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Today I want to introduce a most interesting gentleman that I met because of this weekly blog I write. A couple of years ago I started getting comments from James Osborne with each and every blog. His comments were always … 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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COMING SOON – New Short Stories!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

It’s been an exciting summer! In July I published one of my favorite short stories—Cuffed. It’s a true story about a frightening yet entertaining event that happened one night long ago when I worked the graveyard shift in a local … Continue reading →

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Methyl Bromide – An Effective Neurotoxin!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

When envisioning a chemical weapon for use in a murder plot, there are several criteria that should be considered: 1) the chemical must be lethal, of course, 2) it should be readily available to the villain in the story, 3) … 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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FRESH OFF THE DIGITAL PRESS!

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

I don’t often shout about my successes. I tend to blog about things that help OTHER writers create THEIR successes—either through a new, interesting method of murder or suggestions for writing a better murder scene. Today, however, is one of … Continue reading →

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Pre-Order LETHAL MEDICINE!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

I have exciting news! My new international thriller Lethal Medicine is now available for pre-order! I have officially received the good news! Lethal Medicine publishes this Friday August 7th and is now ready for advanced ordering. BE THE FIRST TO RECEIVE … Continue reading →

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