Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus More


Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith HirshlandMurphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland


Publisher:  Beacon Publishing Group (May 1, 2020)
Category: Mystery, Humor
Tour Dates June and July, 2020
ISBN: 978-1949472124
Available in Print and ebook, 308 pages
Murphy Murphy

Description Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland


Murphy Murphy comes from a long line of male Murphys. All were named Murphy and all were cops. This Murphy heads the Department of Redundancy Department and his superior officer, Captain David “Dud” Hill has found him a case. The Captain’s niece is in a rock ‘n roll band called Serious Crisis, and it seems items belonging to members of the band have started to disappear.

Were these items stolen? Were they simply lost? As Murphy Murphy works the case, he must chase down the clues all the while dealing with grammatical anomalies that drive him crazy.  As Murphy gets closer to the answers he seeks, one more “thing” goes missing; the Captain’s niece. Suddenly, in an instant, the stakes in the case of Serious Crisis become a lot more dire.

Part Jasper Fforde, part Michael Connelly; Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis combines humor, mystery, and grammar goofs as the detective pursues clues and suspects from coast to coast. It’s an entertaining and educational read for all ages.

Excerpt Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland

THE STORY BEGINS

Murphy Murphy stood under the steady stream of hot water pouring from the shower head for a few minutes longer than normal. He closed his eyes and gave thought to his paternal lineage, from great great grandfather down. They were all Murphy Murphy’s, and they were all cops.

Another characteristic of Murphy progeny was that the men, after marriage, sired one, and only one, male offspring. A lad that, tradition held, would be named Murphy. They fathered girls as well, of course, as many as they wanted or could afford. But only first. Once a baby boy, a male Murphy, was christened into the world, the baby making stopped. As you can imagine, that placed an inordinate amount of pressure on each and every Murphy to continue the family bloodline. Most made quick work of the obligation by marrying young and getting right to work at keeping the line moving. Most, but not all. The currently soaking wet Murphy Murphy seemed to be thumbing his nose at the family custom, having recently celebrated his 31st birthday as a bachelor.

No Murphy Murphy’s had brothers, but this Murphy Murphy had a sister who was, as another family ritual dictated, named Muffy. This Murphy’s Muffy rebelled, ran away from home, changed her name to Lisa Lisa, then formed a rock and roll band. As the water started to cool, Murphy Murphy thought of her and hummed her number one hit, “Lost in Emotion”.  

THE STORY CONTINUES

Murphy wrapped the towel around his waist and slid his size eleven feet into a brand-new pair of navy, Nappa leather slippers. They looked just like the ones he remembered running up the stairs to get whenever Grandpa Murphy Murphy, and later his own “Pops”, Murphy Murphy, asked for them. He knew for a fact great Grandpa Murphy Murphy had a similar pair as well. He’d heard stories of his Grandmother’s scolding cries about the “waste of a hard earned two dollars and ninety cents!” The memory made him smile; he only wished his modern day “house shoe” indulgence cost so little. All clean, with tootsies warm and cozy, he grabbed his phone. A red dot indicated he had missed one call. 

“Murph,” Murphy heard the voice say the nickname he disliked. Truth be told he didn’t really mind the abbreviated version of his given name, he just resented the fact that his captain frequently used it. “Captain Hill here. I need you back at the precinct bright and early tomorrow.” Murphy Murphy was a seven-year veteran of the force and, as of now, the only member of the recently formed Department of Redundancy Department at the cop shop. The irony, while oblivious to some, was obvious to Detective Murphy Murphy. He hit the pause button on the phone and rolled his eyes.

At the Captain’s request he had stayed late that night copyreading and editing the paperwork that was scheduled to be filed by other officers and detectives. Captain Hill liked clean, concise reports and he knew Murphy was a stickler for good grammar. Murphy hoped the additional hours spent at work might translate into a little extra shuteye the next day. Clearly that was not meant to be. He hit the play icon and the message picked up where he had left it off.

“I’ve got something special for you, pal. A case that, I think, is right up your alley. Let’s say I see you standing at attention, in front of my desk, at 8 AM in the morning.” There it was. Murphy Murphy cringed after hearing the redundancy even though he knew it was coming. Captain Hill was well aware of Murphy’s aversion to redundant phrases. In fact, Hill took particular glee in telling everyone who would listen that the young detective “hated them with a passion” and he made every effort to use as many of them as he could think of around Murphy Murphy. The Captain had made his mocking abundantly transparent at the outset. When telling Murphy of his promotion and new assignment the Captain added, with a smirk, “I debated giving you a partner but figured, considering the caseload, that would be,” he paused for effect, “redundant.”

“Jerk,” Murphy practically spat as he deleted the message. Then he kicked off his slippers, shed the towel, pulled down his Murphy bed, and called it a night.


Praise for Keith Hirshland


“I really enjoyed following along with each person as you discovery more about each one along with how four unsolved mysteries may be linked to everything..’Big Flies’ story takes off like a flash.. This is a great adventure and one that I recommend you check out. You will not be disappointed.”-JBrownder Book Reviews

“ I found myself intrigued by this talented writer’s style.. A mystery woven into another mystery. The suspense was great. I enjoyed following the characters throughout the book.. this novel was realistic, stunning, and one that all readers can easily connect to in one or more ways. Brilliant, clever, and mysterious. Keith Hirshland has a way that lured me in deep. I couldn’t stop reading it.”-Urban Book Reviews

“This is an engaging story well told. The plot hinges on the power of secrets and secrets revealed but Keith fully understands the heart of the story is the unfolding of relationships fulfilled or not. Can we ever really know who we know? While this novel works beautifully as a nostalgic and fun caper tale it’s all wrapped up in fathers and sons, true and lasting friends and of course intriguing women. Keith is aiming high here. Really, really well done.”- David R. Hill, Amazon Reviewer

“I had to dig my teeth in the first pages but once I did I was on a twisty turning ride. This one turned out to be worth the ride.  A fast paced story with great characters. The plot had some twists making it entertaining.  As the bodies begin piling up it’s a race to solve the mystery.  I enjoyed reading ‘The Flower Girl Murder’. and look forward to reading more from this author. “-My Reading Journeys

“Author Keith Hirshland provides a multi-layered storyline that has enough mystery, suspense, drama, treachery, secrets, and intriguing twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing, while weaving an intricate and complicated web of what the motive of the murders could have been, and the spectrum of possible participants who could have been involved in committing them. And if that isn’t enough to captivate the reader, the author adds a wonderful touch of humor and a bit of romance into the mix to keep them entertained.”-Jersey Girl Book Reviews

Awards and Recognition for Keith Hirshland


Book Talk Radio Club Memoir of the Year (Cover Me Boys I’m Going In)

New Apple Awards Solo Medalist True Crime Category (Big Flies)

Shelf Abound Award Winner Indie Book Competition (Big Flies)

About Keith HirshlandMurphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland


Keith Hirshland is an Emmy Award–winning sports television producer with more than three decades of experience producing live and pre-recorded programs that aired on ESPN and ESPN2. Among the first forty people to be hired by the Golf Channel in 1994, Hirshland was in the middle of the action when that network debuted in 1995. He provided his talents for Golf Channel, as its live tournament producer, for two decades.

Cover Me Boys, I’m Going In: Tales of the Tube from a Broadcast Brat is a memoir about his experiences in the television industry. Published by Beacon Publishing Group, Cover Me Boys was recognized as the Book Talk Radio Club Memoir of the Year. Hirshland’s second book, and first work of fiction, Big Flies, was published in 2016 and is the recipient of the New Apple Awards “Solo Medalist” in the True Crime Category. Hirshland followed that success with his third book, The Flower Girl Murder. In 2020 Beacon Publishing Group will release Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis, Hirshland’s third mystery novel. All four books are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other bookstores.

Keith Hirshland lives in Colorado with his wife and two dogs.

Website:  https://www.keithhirshland.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/khhauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHirshlandAuthor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khhauthor/?hl=en


Buy Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland


Amazon
Barnes&Noble
IndieBound


Giveaway Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland


This giveaway is for 3 print copies and  is open to the U.S. only.. There will be 3 winners. This giveaway ends August 1, 2020,midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

<

Follow Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland Tour


Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus June 8 Kickoff & Excerpt

Lu Ann Rockin’ Book Reviews June 9 Review & Guest Post

Sherry My Reading Journeys June 10 Review & Extra

Cremona Mythical Books June 11 Review

Gud Reader Goodreads June 12 Review

Kari From the TBR Pile June 15 Review & Excerpt

Patricia Reviews by Room With Books June 16 Review

Bookgirl Goodreads June 17 Review

Amy Locks, Hooks and Books June 18 Guest Review & Excerpt

Linda Lu Goodreads June 19 Review

Michelle Reading Authors Network June 22 Review

Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus June 23 Review

Dee Donadees Corner June 24 Review

Lisa’s Writopia June 25 Review & Guest Post

Jas International Book Promotion June 26 Review

Betty Toots Book Reviews June 30 Review & Interview

Jane Amazon July 3 Review

Stephen Amazon July 8 Review

Kathleen Celticlady’s Reviews July 10 Guest Review

Dawn Bound 4 Escape July 16 Guest Review

Mindy A Room Without Books is Empty July 31 Review

Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis by Keith Hirshland

Bee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran Wilson

Description Bee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran WilsonBee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran Wilson


Publisher: Quad City Press (August 31, 2019)
Category: Pop Culture, Humor, Politics, Graphic Novel
Tour Date: Oct & Nov, 2019
ISBN: 978-0986389863
Available in: Print & ebook,  44 Pages
Bee Gone

An obnoxious drone in a bee hive tries to wrest power from the Queen Bee by scheming with a less-prosperous hive. Donnie Drone  creates chaos  when his underhanded scheme succeeds. Donnie Drone will look familiar. The actions recounted in the parable are recent history. This is a quick, amusing read with wonderful illustrations. All of us should take our responsibility to vote seriously and elections must be fair, not hacked. Go to the polls for ALL elections.

My Thoughts Bee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran Wilson


A drone bee tries to wreak havoc on the hive and wrestle power from the Queen.  It is apparent just by looking at the cover who the culprit “bee” is, Donnie. 

This graphic novel parallels today’s U.S. politics in a humours and entertaining way.  It reminds of the book ‘Whose Boat is This Boat’ by The Staff of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. It is a quick read and reminds us that we need to take our democracy seriously and put some real thought into who we want as a leader.  There is too much at stake, no matter what our political affiliations and beliefs are! I give it 5 stars for the lough out loud moments, illustrations, and message.

I received the ebook for my honest review.

Connie Corcoran WilsonAbout Constance (Connie) Corcoran Wilson


Connie has published many works representing a variety of genres. Wilson’s first book (1989), published by Performance Learning Systems, Inc. of Emerson, New Jersey, Training the Teacher As A Champion, put forth the teaching techniques and principles taught by the nation’s largest teacher training firm. Written by Wilson in collaboration with PLS founder Joseph Hasenstaab, the book gives an insight into the effective teaching practices of successful teachers, those techniques included in that organization’s Project T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Effectiveness and Classroom Handling). Connie taught at the elementary level for 20 years, taught writing at 6 IA/IL colleges, and founded the second Sylvan Learning Center in the state of Iowa in 1986.

Since then, Connie has published 30 titles in a variety of genres, with the Christmas Cats series written with and for her then-six-year-old granddaughters, Ava and Elise. (Illustrations by Gary McCluskey).

The Christmas Cats Encounter Bats was one of 7 books singled out by the CWA (Chicago Writers’ Association) as one of the Best Books of the Year by a Chicago author in 2014 at its annual award ceremony.

Connie’s adult fare has won “Shelf Unbound” Page-Turner of the Year awards, NABE (National Association of Book Entrepreneurs) Pinnacle Awards, E-lit awards, LuckyCinda awards, Silver Feather Awards as Writer of the Year from the IWPA (Illinois Women’s Press Association) in 2012 and 2014 and, Midwest Writing Center’s Writer of the Year Award in 2010 as well as   a Writer’s Digest awards (screenplay). She was also named the Yahoo Content Producer of the Year for Politics in 2008 after following the presidential election of 2008.

Connie maintains two short story series and a novel series as Connie Corcoran Wilson, but uses her full legal name, Constance Corcoran Wilson, on her children’s series.

Website: www.WeeklyWilson.com
Christmas Cats Website: http://www.thexmascats.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnieCWilson
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connie.c.wilson?fref=ts
Connie on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/conniecwilson/


Buy Bee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran Wilson


Amazon

Giveaway Bee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran Wilson


This giveaway is for the winner’s choice of book, one print or ebook copy of the book. Print is open to the U.S. only and ebook is available worldwide. There will be 3 winners. This giveaway ends November 29, 2019, midnight pacific time.

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Follow Bee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran Wilson Tour


Teddy Rose Book Reviews Plus Nov 12 Review & Kick off
Raymond Amazon Nov 13 Bee Gone
Mary BookHounds Nov 18 Review & Interview
Alicia Amazon Nov 20 Review
Leonide Martin Blog Nov 22 Review
Kathleen Amazon Nov 22 Review
Amanda (Cissa) Amazon Nov 25 Review

 

Bee Gone: Political Parable by Connie Corcoran Wilson

You've Been Volunteered by Laurie GelmanYou’ve Been Volunteered by Laurie Gelman


Thanks to Rachel Tarlow Gul of Over The River Public Relations, I am giving away a prize pack that includes one print copy of You’ve Been Volunteered’ by Laurie Gelman,a copy of the first book in the series ‘Class Mom’, a fabulous “Ron’s Gym and Tan” T shirt, and the chance for Laurie Gelman to Skype with your bookclub.

Description You’ve Been Volunteered by Laurie Gelman


In the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Laurie Gelman’s “irreverent and hilarious” (The New York Post) hit Class Mom, brash, lovable Jen Dixon is back with a new class and her work cut out for her

If you’ve ever been a room parent or school volunteer, Jen Dixon is your hero. She says what every class mom is really thinking, whether in her notoriously frank emails or standup-worthy interactions with the micromanaging PTA President and the gamut of difficult parents. Luckily, she has the charm and wit to get away with it—most of the time. Jen is sassier than ever but dealing with a whole new set of challenges, in the world of parental politics and at home.

She’s been roped into room-parenting yet again, for her son Max’s third grade class, but as her husband buries himself in work, her older daughters navigate adulthood, and Jen’s own aging parents start to need some parenting themselves, Jen gets pulled in more directions than any one mom, or superhero, can handle.

Refreshingly down-to-earth and brimming with warmth, Dixon’s next chapter will keep you turning the pages to find out what’s really going on under the veneer of polite parent interactions, and have you laughing along with her the whole way.

Praise You’ve Been Volunteered by Laurie Gelman


“Gelman gets right to the point reuniting readers with the main character they fell in love with in her debut, Class Mom…Her antics are laugh-out-loud funny, and she shows no signs of slowing down. The tone and pacing are excellent, and new characters, who come with their own issues and snark, are delightful.” ―Library Journal, *starred review*

“Wisecracking Jen Dixon is back in Gelman’s enjoyable follow-up to Class Mom. This refreshing take on modern suburbia will appeal to fans of Lauren Weisberger.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Dixon’s emails to and escapades among the concerned parents of Kansas City have the same anodyne quality as an old-fashioned television sitcom, with a pratfall, a wisecrack, and a chuckle every few minutes like clockwork… Just add chardonnay.” ―Kirkus Reviews

About Laurie GelmanYou've Been Volunteered by Laurie Gelman


Laurie Gelman was born and raised in the Great White North. She spent twenty-five years as a broadcaster in both Canada and the United States before trying her hand at writing novels. Laurie lives in New York City with her husband, Michael Gelman, and two teenage daughters. Class Mom is her first book.

Website: http://www.lauriegelman.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauriemgelman

Buy You’ve Been Volunteered by Laurie Gelman


Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Indiebound

Giveaway You’ve Been Volunteered by Laurie Gelman


This giveaway is open the U.S. only and ends on August 9, 2019 midnight pacific time.  Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway