Christine W. Murphy
Bio: More than once when she was a little girl, Christine came to the conclusion that she'd been dropped by an alien space craft and left to grow up in a small town in Minnesota. When would they notice she was missing and come back for her, she wanted to know. After graduating from Concordia College, only 20 miles away, she decided drastic action was called for and she joined the Navy to look for them. The Navy, in their infinite wisdom, sent her to Iceland, one of the few places in this world with more Lutherans per square foot than Minnesota. After serving in Florida, Iceland, and Virginia, she realized no one was coming for her and she settled for domestic bliss. Christine lives in New England with her husband, three exceptional children, and one crazy, red Abyssinian cat. By day she writes tests for submarines, which interferes with her creation of worlds where she feels more at home. She has eight books available through Hard Shell Word Factory--Highlord of Darkness trilogy (science fiction/fantasy), For the Emperor and Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone (SF romance), At Your Command (paranormal romantic comedy), and Through Iowa Glass and Blood on Skates (romantic suspense). Christine's books have been EPPIE finalists and one was a Dream Realm winner. You can read Christine's writing news and sign her guest book at her website.
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At Your Command [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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Is Maggie Yates suffering from a complete nervous breakdown or is a naked jinn offering to grant her three wishes? The only alternative she's willing to consider is she has a nut in her bedroom. In either case, it's time to panic! Tom has had more names than he can remember and several masters he'd like to forget. The only thing he hates more than granting wishes is returning to the obis to wait for another fool to call him. When he meets his latest master, however, he discovers wishes have thei... more info>> (Published: 2001)
Words: 59086 - Reading Time: 168-236 min.
Category: Romance/Fantasy
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Blood on Skates [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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Someone is trying to kill Dr. Michael Boccelli's wife. Trouble is, she's already dead. Michael, hounded by a journalist determined to prove he got away with murder, hides in a small Minnesota town helping his brother Conway run his roller rink. The ink still wet on her divorce papers, Catherine Kirby needs a place to stay while she gets back on her feet. She arrives in the middle of a frigid November to find that her best friend's husband Conway has given away the upstairs apartment she was prom... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 83010 - Reading Time: 237-332 min.
Category: Romance/Suspense/Thriller
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Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone [Prequel to For the Emperor] [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone--ancient words he doesn't understand define Mikkel's existence. What he does understand is that his life depends on Yule, a planet that threatens to explode beneath his feet if he doesn't produce an heir. In exchange for her world's safety, Katrina consents to marry this stranger from Yule with a wardrobe more colorful than hers. She's even willing to put up with his all night meetings and dancing with tourists. But when Mikkel starts showing up battered and bruise... more info>> (Published: 2003) Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award Nominee, Dream Realm Award Winner
Words: 110180 - Reading Time: 314-440 min.
Category: Science Fiction/Romance
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For The Emperor [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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Jameelah was always prepared to die for her cause. Now, unless her plan to gain the attention of the Triden Emperor succeeds, she may have to kill for it as well. But peace has one last chance. She plants a smoke bomb at the royal wedding reception. After the explosion, Jameelah is betrayed by one of her own, and finds herself stranded in a runaway escape pod. She is not alone. One of the party goers lies bruised and bloodied at her feet. [Cover art by Dirk A. Wolf] (Published: 1998) EPIC eBook Award Finalist
Words: 115423 - Reading Time: 329-461 min.
Category: Science Fiction/Romance
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Highlord of Darkness [Highlord of Darkness Series Book 1] [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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Narragan is supposed to be bad. It's expected. On Orgon, it's the religion. But he doesn't feel like the latest incarnation of evil. He's just an average guy who doesn't get along with his father, has thirty sisters to protect, and writes really bad poetry. If he doesn't learn how to be bad soon, if he doesn't figure out how to become the Evil One, then everything and everyone he loves is doomed. If Narragan doesn't want to be responsible for the end of civilization on Orgon, he has to become th... more info>> (Published: 2001) EPIC eBook Award Finalist
Words: 180000 - Reading Time: 514-720 min.
Category: Science Fiction/Fantasy
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The Highlord's Daughter [Book 3 in the Highlord of Darkness Series] [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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The Highlord of Darkness finally has his male heir, and a daughter, but if Narragan has anything to say about it, neither of them will follow in his footsteps. With the galaxy no longer at war and Orgon on the road to full membership in the Triden Empire, Narragan is working to end the traditions that require the Highlord to be the Evil One. But forces off and on the planet are plotting to bring an end to Narragan's reign, and both he and his son are targeted. Narragan may want to believe that h... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 171941 - Reading Time: 491-687 min.
Category: Science Fiction/Fantasy
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The Highlord's Women [Book 2 in the Highlord of Darkness Series] [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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The three-year occupation by the Triden Empire has ended, and Orgon's latest Incarnation of Evil is free to rule as he sees fit. The Highlord of Darkness should be happy. But Narragan has traded a sadistic military governor for a smooth-talking political emissary and a telepathic spy, the Emperor insists he produce an heir, Orgon's Council of Lords is plotting behind his back, and the woman he loves has returned after a five-year absence, decked out in Triden leathers and pregnant courtesy a hus... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 160631 - Reading Time: 458-642 min.
Category: Science Fiction/Fantasy
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Through Iowa Glass [MultiFormat]
by Christine W. Murphy
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Twenty-five years ago, Doctor Alex Casale made a mistake that almost cost him his life. He was twelve-years-old then. His only option--run. Now, with the memory of that fateful night permanently erased from his mind, he returns home determined to prove he was right. Making the same mistake twice could prove fatal. Common sense says Skye should move on when Iowa Glass starts to lay off workers, but childhood fears trap her in a town that's apparently dying. When she goes to work for the new owner... more info>> (Published: 1998) Affaire de Coeur Reader/Writer Poll: Best Up and Coming Author
Words: 85182 - Reading Time: 243-340 min.
Category: Suspense/Thriller/Romance
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