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Murphy's War Kindle Edition

by J.R. Tate (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Sean Murphy knows all about the dark side of growing up in a violent Irish family deep into gang activity. What he doesn't know about is love, but he wants to learn when he meets Gracie. She's the light to his darkness, but how can he have her when violence threatens his every action? Can he risk dragging the only woman he ever cared for into the middle of his dangerous life? He longs to leave the gang, but his only option out is in a body bag. Will his love for Gracie trump his allegiance to his family? As an all out war with a rival Italian gang rages, he is thrust into the thick of the battle, unable to see an escape from the way of life he's come to loathe.

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202 pages
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May 21, 2014
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I have always been a fan of a man trying to overcome obstacles in his life. I guess you can say that I love bad boys who have become good men, especially when it involves a man who has been part of an organized crime ring his entire life. Going against everything he has ever known is a bold move, especially when it involves his family and the Irish Mob.
Murphy's War is about a man who wants a better life with a woman he loves. He has been raised to be loyal to his family, but once he learns that their evil ways are not the life he wants, he goes against the grain, causing violence, hostility, and danger against him and the future he desperately wants.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KI5AE5I
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rusty Bucket Publishing (May 21, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 670 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 202 pages

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J.R. Tate is an accomplished author based in Texas, where she draws inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes and the spirit of resilience that permeates the region. With a passion for nature and adventure, she often explores the great outdoors, hiking through scenic trails and finding solace in the mountains. These experiences lend an authentic touch to her writing, bringing the settings and landscapes to life with vivid detail.

Beyond her literary pursuits, she also works as a social-emotional counselor, dedicated to helping children navigate their emotions and behaviors. Her background in counseling provides her with a deep understanding of the human psyche, which shines through in her compelling character portrayals and exploration of complex emotions.

As an author, J.R. captivates readers with her engaging storytelling and immersive writing style. She seamlessly weaves together elements of suspense, adventure, and human drama, creating narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. With each page, she delves into the depths of her characters' hearts, unearthing their fears, hopes, and desires, and inviting readers to embark on emotional journeys alongside them.

Her commitment to crafting compelling stories is matched only by her dedication to authenticity and attention to detail. Her ability to capture the essence of the human experience in the face of adversity resonates deeply with readers, leaving a lasting impact long after they turn the final page.

With her unique blend of adventure, heartfelt emotion, and a keen understanding of the human condition, she is an author to watch. Her stories transport readers to captivating worlds, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of her characters in a way that leaves a lasting impression.

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Christian

The ultimate midlife crisis...

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014

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Sean has kind of a midlife crisis and longs to change his life... No easy feat when you're part of the family business and that the family business is a gang.

Everything collides and collapses around Sean as he's thrown in a middle a territory war, making it even more problematic and impossible to hope to escape his 'family' while at the same time he falls in love with an innocent outsider who makes him really wish he was a better man and free of it all.

JR Tate takes you through a journey where the hero looks suspiciously like a fly tangled in a spiderweb. You keep biting your nails hoping for a exit door opening for him and Gracie, through what feels like a insolvable dilemma.

He's human, flawed and even though you know technically Sean isn't lily white, you root for him without second thoughts.

Intense, well written, Murphy's war keeps you on the edge of your seat without the overload of graphic scenes and vocabulary that often clutter similarly themed books.

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Always look forward to her books and this was no exception

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014

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How to get out of the family business when the business is a gang and there is a turf war looming - that is Sean Murphy's dilemma. There's no real way out for Sean - not only does he feel family loyalty, he's spent his life participating in the violence. One of the many things I liked is the gradual way Sean has realized he need to get out - it's not one incident but a number of them. Of course, the reader is hoping he can do it, but he makes mistakes along with the good decisions. An engrossing story about someone trying to make good

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Gitane56

Good story.

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015

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Held my attention. Ending was predictable.

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2015

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It's the perfectly detailed story by an excellent author that keeps you in suspense of how the ending could really end well. You'll want to read every Tate book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023

Sean Murphy only wanted one thing is to get out of the gang life. It has it's consequences. but it is worth the effort when the time is right. there's a war going on with the Italians. He knows there's a target on his back. No one to help except from someone he would never expect to help.
the war inside Sean, a sense of duty, or a chance of a life on his own terms.
Danger, excitement makes this a very good story.
Skyler Morgan narration is very good. He brings out all the doubts and complexity, angst in this story. I was gifted this audio and offered my honest review

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020

Good plot and you sense the struggle he is under, she is the light, but a love for her he realizes could destory her. He doesnt want to lose her, yet he knows the danger that awaits him with the gang wars. Well done. And the audio added to this plot, and enjoyed bySkyler. Given audio for my voluntary review

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014

I love the intensity in this book. Sean is a fantastic character. From birth, he was groomed to take over the lead in family gang but he never really wanted that role. His struggle to break free from his family's expectations is heartbreaking and intense. When he meets Gracie, her belief in him gives him the courage to finally make the break.

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