Catherine E. Murphy, writing primarily under the byline C. E. Murphy, (born June 1, 1973) is an American-born author, based in Ireland, who writes in the

fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...

and

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genres. She is the author of the ''Walker Papers'' series, ''The Negotiator Trilogy'', and the ''Inheritor's Cycle'' as well as ''The Strongbox Chronicles'' (written under a pseudonym). She has also written the

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''Take a Chance''.

Biography

C. E. Murphy is an

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n-born writer of

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and comic books. She has also written a

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trilogy under the pseudonym Cate Dermody, which was her grandmother's maiden name. She became an Irish citizen by grandparental descent in 2001, moved to Ireland in 2005, and as of 2020, continued to live there with her husband and son. Along with writing, she has worked at various points as a library volunteer, archival assistant, cannery worker, and web designer. However writing is her primary hobby.

Bibliography

Although best known for her work in

speculative fiction Speculative fiction is an umbrella term, umbrella genre of fiction that encompasses all the subgenres that depart from Realism (arts), realism, or strictly imitating everyday reality, instead presenting fantastical, supernatural, futuristic, or ...

, Murphy has published in multiple genres, using several

pen name A pen name or nom-de-plume is a pseudonym (or, in some cases, a variant form of a real name) adopted by an author and printed on the title page or by-line of their works in place of their real name. A pen name may be used to make the author's na ...

s for non-fantastic works, ''e.g.,'' writing mysteries as Catie Murphy. As of 2021, the author's works, grouped by series, include:

The Walker Papers

*''Urban Shaman'' (2005) **''Magic Hath an Element'' (first part of ''Urban Shaman'' from an alternate viewpoint) **''Banshee Cries'' in the ''Winter Moon'' anthology (2009) with

Mercedes Lackey Mercedes Ritchie Lackey (born June 24, 1950) is an American writer of Fantasy literature, fantasy novels. Many of her novels and trilogies are interlinked and set in the world of Velgarth, mostly in and around the country of Valdemar (fictional co ...

and

Tanith Lee Tanith Lee (19 September 1947 – 24 May 2015) was a British science fiction and fantasy writer. She wrote more than 90 novels and 300 short stories, and was the winner of multiple World Fantasy Society Derleth Awards, the World Fantasy Lifetime ...

*''Thunderbird Falls'' (2006) *''Coyote Dreams'' (2007) **''Rabbit Tricks'' (2009
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) *''Walking Dead'' (2009) *''Demon Hunts'' (2010) *''Spirit Dances'' (2011) **''Forgotten But By a Few'' (short story) **''Easy Pickings'' (December 2011) (novella, co-author with

Faith Hunter Gwendolyn Faith Hunter is an American author and blogger, writing in the fantasy and thriller genres. She writes as Faith Hunter in the fantasy genre, and as Gwen Hunter in the thriller genre.

) *''Raven Calls'' (2012) **''No Dominion'' (April 2012) (novella) *''Mountain Echoes'' (January 2013) *''Shaman Rises'' (July 2014, final book in the series) **''Spite House'' (July 26, 2016) (short story, co-author with

Kat Richardson Kat Richardson (born May 22, 1964) is an American author best known for her ''Greywalker'' urban fantasy series. Biography In addition to the Greywalker series, Kat has published in other text forms and media, including role-playing games, video ...

) **''Rabbit Tricks'' (short story) **''Five Card Draw'' (2013) (short story)

The Old Races Universe

The Negotiator Trilogy

* ''Heart of Stone'' (2007) * ''House of Cards'' (2008) * ''Hands of Flame'' (2008)

Other books

* ''The Old Races: Origins'' (2012, short story collection), background for this universe * ''Year of Miracles'' (2010, collection, some prequels to the trilogy including ''Year of Miracles'' (novella, also published separately)) * ''Baba Yaga's Daughter & Other Tales of the Old Races'' (2012, collection), stories set before and after the trilogy * ''The Old Races: Aftermath (2012, collection), pieces set after the trilogy * ''Kiss of Angels'' (collection), pieces set after the trilogy

Short pieces

* ''Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight'' (novella) * ''From Russia, With Love'' in the ''Fantasy Medley'' anthology (2009) with

Kelley Armstrong Kelley Armstrong (born 14 December 1968)Bio for school projectsKate Elliott,

Robin Hobb Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden (; born March 5, 1952), known by her pen names Robin Hobb and Megan Lindholm, is an American writer of speculative fiction. As Hobb, she is best known for her fantasy novels set in the ''Realm of the Elderlings'', ...

, and Yanni Kuznia * ''Perchance to Dream'' in the ''Dragon's Lure'' anthology (2010) with

Danielle Ackley-McPhail Danielle Ackley-McPhail (born 1970) is an American author and editor, as well as publisher of fiction, and is best known for her work in speculative fiction. She was the editor for the ''Bad-Ass Faeries'', which was a finalist for the Dream Realm ...

The Worldwalker Duology

*''Truthseeker'' (2010) *''Wayfinder'' (2011)

The Austen Chronicles

*''Magic & Manners'' A retelling of

Pride and Prejudice ''Pride and Prejudice'' is the second published novel (but third to be written) by English author Jane Austen, written when she was age 20-21, and later published in 1813. A novel of manners, it follows the character development of Elizabe ...

in a fantasy setting; "It is a truth universally accepted that well-bred members of Society are not beleaguered with magic," but every one of Mrs. Dover's five daughters has a magic talent, some stronger than others.

The Inheritors' Cycle

*''The Queen's Bastard'' (2008) *''The Pretender's Crown'' (2009)

The Strongbox Chronicles

''written as Cate Dermody'' *''The Cardinal Rule'' (2005) *''The Firebird Deception'' (2006) *''The Phoenix Law'' (2006)

The Guildmaster Saga

Young adult series *''Seamaster'' *''Stonemaster''

The Dublin Driver Mysteries

A detective fiction series written under the byline "Catie Murphy" *''Dead in Dublin'' *''Death on the Green'' *''Death of an Irish Mummy'' Collection Luna de Harlequin

The Heartstrike Chronicles

*"Atlantis Fallen" (2016)

The Lovelorn Chronicles

*''Bewitching Benedict''

Other works

Novels *''Coming to America'' *''Stone's Throe'' *''Roses in Amber'' Short Stories *''Cairn Dancer'' in ''The Phantom Queen Awakes'' anthology (2010) with Anya Bast,

Elaine Cunningham Elaine Cunningham (born August 12, 1957 in New York City) is an American fantasy and science fiction author, especially known for her contributions to the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role playing game campaign setting of Forgotten Realms. Biography ...

, and

Katharine Kerr Katharine Kerr (born October 3, 1944) is an American science fiction and fantasy novelist, best known for her series of Celtic-influenced high fantasy novels set in the fictional land of Deverry. Biography Katharine Kerr was born in Cleveland ...

*''Blended'' in the ''Running with the Pack'' anthology (2010) with Laura Anne Gilman and

Carrie Vaughn Carrie Vaughn (born January 28, 1973) is an American writer, the author of the urban fantasy '' Kitty Norville'' series. She has published more than 60 short stories in science fiction and fantasy magazines as well as short story anthologies and ...

*''Them Shoes'' Comics *''Take a Chance'' (2009) a 5 issue comic series for Dabel Brothers with

Ardian Syaf Ardian Syaf is an Indonesian comic book artist. He has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. In April 2017 he became embroiled in controversy for inserting hidden anti-semitic and anti-Christian messages in ''X-Men Gol ...

(as the artist), with an Issue #0, ''Previously on Take a Chance'' added

References

External links

Author's web page

Official blog
(author listing a

Book covers and reviews at Fantasy Literature.net

Magical Words
– Writing blog of

, C.E. Murphy, David B. Coe, and

Misty Massey Misty Massey (born 1970) is an American fantasy author. Her first novel, ''Mad Kestrel'' (), was published in 2008 by Tor Books. It was given a three-star rating by ''Romantic Times''. Massey has also published short stories in magazines. Masse ...

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