Luke Murphy

People ask me: "Which book should I read first?" If u enjoy fast-paced thrillers featuring PI Calvin Watters, start w/ DEAD MAN'S HAND. If u prefer police procedurals featuring LAPD detective Charlene Taylor, start w/ KISS & TELL. Whatever you choose, welcome & happy reading!

A little writing update! I've officially completed the second draft of my ninth novel, and the manuscript is now with my first editor. Lots happening behind the scenes. Looking forward to sharing more in the coming months! Thanks for your continued support!

Is this the worst football game of all time? Terrible coaching, awful receivers and even worse kickers. #packersvslions

My grade 7 students bathing in Axe before class is hard on my nostrils...

Sitting in class, looking at my grade 8 students and contemplating where I went wrong in life...

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian family, friends, and followers. #happythanksgiving❤️ #thanksgiving2026 #canadianthanksgiving

That first sip of coffee in the morning...

Back at it tonight. Summer was about getting novel #9 onto the page. Now the real fun begins — Draft #2. Still a long way to go, but book #9 is moving forward. Thanks to everyone who keeps asking what I'm working on next. I'm not ready to tell you yet, but I'm working on it.

Another first day of school.

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First day of school for Quebec teachers. Always a sad day… 😢

Novel #9 is officially underway. ✍️ But here’s the question…who’s back? Calvin Watters? Charlene Taylor? Someone else? I already know the answer. You’ll have to wait until 2027. 😉 #amwriting #thriller

It sounds like you’re on board for a 9th novel. So the big question is... What would you like to read next? - Another Calvin Watters mystery? - Another Charlene Taylor thriller? - Calvin and Charlene together in the same novel? - Or something completely new? Let me know.

When that first cup of coffee hits your lips in the morning…

Every summer I ask myself the same question... Do I have one more story to tell? Looking at these eight novels...I'm starting to think maybe I do. So what do you think? Should there be a Book #9?

New pool. 68 degree water. Kids are so soft…

New driver in the house. Pray for me…

The signing has officially begun! I’m starting to sign copies of Dark Horse for everyone who has requested an autographed copy. Your support means so much to me. If you’d like a personalized signed copy, send me a message and I’ll be happy to add your name to the list.

They arrived. After months of writing, editing, revising, and waiting... Dark Horse is finally in my hands. Thank you to all who supported my writing. It truly means a lot. If you’d like a personalized signed copy, send me a message and I’ll be happy to add you to the list.

There was a package waiting for me when I got home today... I have a pretty good idea what's inside, but there's only one way to find out. Any guesses?