J.J. Murphy is a contemporary American author who has gained worldwide recognition for her works. She is well-known for her passion for the 1920s and the writings of Dorothy Parker, which she incorporates into her own mysteries. Murphy's stories are marked by wit and playfulness, which bring her books to life. Her characters are detailed and intelligent portrayals that feel real and resonate with readers directly.
J.J. Murphy is also a Professor of Film Production and Film Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His films have been screened at prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Austrian Film Museum in Vienna, the Barbican Film Centre in London, and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.
Murphy wrote what she knew and created a mystery about people who joke, drink, and write. Murphy aimed to recreate the "anything goes" heyday of the Roaring 20s, a time when wit and champagne sparkled on the tongue, hemlines were short, and lunches were long. Murphy's had the ability to transport readers to a different time and place through her writing. Overall, J.J. Murphy is a talented author and academic who has made significant contributions to the world of literature and film.
Algonquin Round Table Mystery Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Murder Your Darlings
2011
2
You Might as Well Die
2011
3
A Friendly Game of Murder
2012
Algonquin Round Table Mystery Short Stories/Novellas