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It is 2025 in America & both Judaism and Christianity are under attack by the totalitarian city government. Christmas trees are being torn down & Jewish temples are being burned. The only place where people can keep their religious traditions alive is in their homes. The thought police in New York even determine who you are allowed to date. David Stein feels like the freedom he once experienced as a Jewish American has been stolen from him. He is living his life in a dystopian nightmare. Kirkus Review: "A whirlwind adventure that manages to be farcical but also thoughtful. In Murray’s ...

These stories are about the violent crime in New York City that has been in the headlines over the last year; see why many people are scared to ride the subway or go out late at night. These varied crime stories flesh out the violence that is occurring in America's largest city. All of these crime stories are set in present day Manhattan. Murder, betrayal, robbery, random acts of violence and greed.

Welcome to a world of magic and mystery where a secret society of werewolves have sworn to protect the innocent and fight evil wherever and whenever they can... The books in this werewolf saga are about finding true love & taming the beast within. The series is a werewolf fairy tale that is full of genuine emotions and exciting magical and mystical adventures. Perfect for teen readers and adults who enjoy classic teen fantasy books. This is not a steamy romance series. Sand, surf, sweet summer love & a werewolf adventure like no other. Short Description Of Tales One: When Lucy first noticed...

Welcome to a world of magic and mystery...With King Arthur and Merlin overwhelmed by evil supernatural forces the NYC Werewolf arrives just in time. Get ready for a wild ride including battles with traitorous knights, a vampire and witches! A suspenseful and mysterious young adult time travel fantasy with werewolves and vampires. Perfect for anyone that enjoys reading an exciting adventure story full of enigmas, mythology, magic and love. Nonstop action & fill of surprises. "Lucy, who serves as the narrator, has a relationship with James that calls the Twilight series to mind...fast-paced ...

These stories are about the violent crime in New York City that has been in the headlines over the last year; see why many people are scared to ride the subway or go out late at night. These varied crime stories flesh out the violence that is occurring in America's largest city. All of these crime stories are set in present day Manhattan. Murder, betrayal, robbery, random acts of violence and greed.

Unfortunately someone is attempting to murder the new woman in Michael's life and that makes Michael a target now too. After a painful breakup with his girlfriend Michael quickly got involved with an older woman as he tried to sort out his turbulent emotions and start over.

"A whirlwind adventure that manages to be farcical but also thoughtful. In Murray’s series-starting near-future dystopian novel, a middle-aged Jewish Manhattanite seeks love and finds danger. It’s 2025, and 44-year-old David Stein is searching for a suitable mate on the online dating site JDate after breaking up with his girlfriend of three years. However, due to “the new political climate,” he must get approval from the city’s Department of Health, because of laws put in place to ostensibly make dating “safer.” New York City has passed draconian measures that make it nearly ...

"A whirlwind adventure that manages to be farcical but also thoughtful. In Murray’s series-starting near-future dystopian novel, a middle-aged Jewish Manhattanite seeks love and finds danger. It’s 2025, and 44-year-old David Stein is searching for a suitable mate on the online dating site JDate after breaking up with his girlfriend of three years. However, due to “the new political climate,” he must get approval from the city’s Department of Health, because of laws put in place to ostensibly make dating “safer.” New York City has passed draconian measures that make it nearly ...

Unfortunately someone is attempting to murder the new woman in Michael's life and that makes Michael a target now too. After a painful breakup with his girlfriend Michael quickly got involved with an older woman as he tried to sort out his turbulent emotions and start over. (This is Book Two in the series.)

Welcome to a world of magic and mystery where a secret society of werewolves have sworn to protect the innocent and fight evil wherever and whenever they can. This series has far more depth than you might assume it does at first glance. On the surface it is the story of a college student who with the help of his girlfriend learns how to handle his supernatural powers and abilities. However, there are many layers to the story and it is full of Greek and Arthurian mythology, paranormal events, ghosts, psychics, psychology and spirituality. Perfect for teen readers and adults who enjoy classic...

Welcome to a world of magic and mystery where a secret society of werewolves have sworn to protect the innocent and fight evil wherever and whenever they can... James is tall, handsome, blond and mysterious. Lucy, an attractive brunette and an art history major, discovers the secret that her classmate has been hiding from the world for so long. "...An urban-fantasy tale about a young werewolf...The book's excitement comes in finding out what James' wolf form will do next--and what sort of criminal he'll set straight during his sudden appearances...thriller helped along by a wolfman who's ...

"Each exchange between Stacy and Matthew ends with an anticipation of danger, consistently propelling the story forward...strangely alluring tale of post-Covid love." - Kirkus Reviews I met this beautiful 45-year-old woman on a dating site. She is nothing like me. She's an artist with a trust fund who is a free spirit & is really gorgeous. I haven't been so excited about a woman in many years. Somehow I can't keep myself from seeing her again even though my gut tells me she may be dangerous and is definitely trouble.

Mike goes to a beach town for a vacation and meets a wealthy divorced woman who believes someone is trying to kill her. Even though it is obvious that her life is in danger and that he is getting himself into a very dangerous and difficult situation; Mike still finds himself very attracted to this beautiful older lady.

These stories are about the violent crime in New York City that has been in the headlines over the last year; see why many people are scared to ride the subway or go out late at night. These varied crime stories flesh out the violence that is occurring in America's largest city. All of these crime stories are set in present day Manhattan. Murder, betrayal, robbery, random acts of violence and greed. (This is book two in the series.)

A crazy stalker is turning forty year old Stella's beach vacation in the Hamptons into a nightmare. But a handsome older actor she meets walking her dogs says he can help protect her... This is a slice of life short novel filled with strong emotions, suspense, and romance set in a legendary seaside resort town in Long Island, New York.

Olivia meets Todd at an upscale bar in East Hampton New York. At first she is attracted to him because he is handsome and completely charming. But Olivia soon discovers that Todd has some dark secrets that he is hiding from her. . This is a mystery and suspense story that is set in the wealthy beach resort area of the Hamptons in Long Island, New York. It is about 8000 words long.

"Over the course of this brisk book, Murray delivers a tight, unadorned mystery story that’s a pleasure to read...the overarching narrative is consistently lean and propulsive...An amiable, bite-sized work with appealing fairytale-like elements." - Kirkus Reviews Mrs Fitch is 45 and lives alone in a beach house. One day she finds one of her four dogs unconscious and realizes someone may be trying to hurt her. She suspects that one of her ex-boyfriends or ex-husbands is responsible. Mrs. Fitch decides she is going to have to take various steps to protect herself.

"A young woman finds herself drawn into the seductive world of the Hamptons in Murray and Fahrie's novel...The Hamptons provide a breathtaking backdrop for a romance, and they lend the narrative a softer, more inviting ambience through Lindsey's thoughtful focus on history and nature-it's a nice contrast to the glitz and glamour that readers might expect...Lindsey’s memories of passionate hotel room nights with Karl are steamy enough to keep pulses racing, and Jasmine is a fabulous creation bringing fun, mystery, and vulnerability to the proceedings...Lindsey herself is a strong heroine...

"Murray draws Colin with immediate emotional pungency, and he doesn’t lose the beat even when the situations turn slapstick...A coming-of-age story with plenty of sting, where love is not only blind, but it blindsides." - Kirkus Reviews Handsome, New York City, Beatles-music-obsessed prep school graduate, Colin falls for free spirit and wild child Jasmine from Laguna Beach, California in this college novel. Green eyes, high cheekbones, long blond hair. He thinks she is beautiful. Colin finds himself madly in love with Jasmine, believes he has met ''the one'' and experiences all the agony ...

Mike goes to a beach town for a vacation and meets a wealthy divorced woman who believes someone is trying to kill her. Even though it is obvious that her life is in danger and that he is getting himself into a very dangerous and difficult situation; Mike still finds himself very attracted to this beautiful older lady.