Murray Pura

Murray Pura is a celebrated Canadian author, well-known for his published works of fiction. He currently resides in the picturesque area of southwestern Alberta, where he finds inspiration for his writing. With a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the wild regions that surround them, Pura has made this area his home.

Pura is a versatile writer, having explored various genres including romance, adventure, suspense, historical fiction, and military stories. His passion for storytelling is evident in his work, as he aims to provide his readers with an engaging and captivating narrative, regardless of the genre. Some of his notable works include "Gettysburg" (2018), "Ride the Sky, Grace Rider and Abigail's Christmas Miracle" (all in 2019), and "The Preacher Man, Hawk, The Bride From Virginia City and The Amish Menorah" (all in 2020).

In addition to his solo works, Pura has also collaborated with other authors, including Patrick Craig, on the series "ISLANDS", set in the South Pacific during World War II. This series, which includes three titles, has been well-received by readers. With over 40 fiction titles in print, Pura has built a reputation as a prolific and talented author. Several of his works have won awards in the US and Canada, and many have been bestsellers. He has worked with various publishing houses, including Barbour, Harvest House, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Zondervan, Elk Lake, Islands Publishing, and MillerWords.

Pura's love for storytelling and his dedication to his craft have earned him a loyal following among readers. He is always eager to hear from his readers and looks forward to sharing his future works with them. Readers are encouraged to stay tuned to his Amazon Author Page for updates on his upcoming releases and giveaways.
Amish of Montana Books
# Title Year
1 Ride the Sky 2019
Cry of Freedom Books
# Title Year
1 The Last Waltz 2013
2 To Paint A Sunrise 2013
3 Sweet Child of Mine 2013
4 Christmas Union 2014
The Danforths of Lancashire Books
# Title Year
1 Ashton Park 2013
2 Beneath the Dover Sky 2013
3 London Dawn 2014
The Declaration of Independence Books
# Title Year
1 Thomas Jefferson 2014
2 A Rough Road Leads To The Stars - Thomas Jefferson 2014
Islands Books (with Patrick E. Craig)
# Title Year
1 Far On The Ringing Plains 2020
2 The Scepter and The Isle 2021
3 Men Who Strove With Gods 2022
Name of the Hawk Books
# Title Year
1 A Bride's Flight from Virginia City, Montana 2012
2 Legion 2013
3 The Land Beyond The Stars 2013
4 Flame 2014
5 Daughters Of The Desert 2014
6 Jerusalem 2014
7 The Cross 2014
8 The Holy Graal 2015
The Painted Sky Books
# Title Year
1 Rio Oro 2013
2 The Widow & the Preacher 2013
3 The Australian Way 2013
4 A Church Called Lazarus 2013
5 The Fight 2013
6 Betrayal 2013
7 The Shadow of The Almighty 2013
8 All The Colors of Heaven 2013
Preacher Man Books
# Title Year
1 The Devil to Pay 2014
2 The Devil & All His Works 2014
3 The Devil Rides 2014
4 Devil Moon 2014
The Rose of Lancaster County Books
# Title Year
1 The Rose of Lancaster County 2013
Saint Zoya's Dance Books
# Title Year
1 Zo 2008
2 The White Birds of Morning 2011
3 Petals: Poems of a War in Ukraine 2016
4 Beautiful Skin 2016
5 A Sun Drenched Elsewhere 2019
Seven Oaks Books
# Title Year
1 The Plantation 2013
2 Stonewall 2013
3 The Storm 2013
4 Firebrand 2013
5 A Wedding in Virginia 2013
6 Raindrops 2013
7 A Seven Oaks Christmas 2013
Silver City Books
# Title Year
1 This Is Where The Cowboy Rides Away 2015
2 Honey, This Ain't My First Rodeo 2015
3 Amarillo By Morning 2016
Snapshots in History Books
# Title Year
1 The Wings of Morning 2012
2 The Face of Heaven 2012
3 Whispers of a New Dawn 2013
Storm Riders Books (with Patrick E. Craig)
# Title Year
1 The Drive 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Mizzly Fitch 1988
2 An Amish Family Christmas 2013
3 The Painted Sky 2014
4 Seven Oaks 2014
5 All My Beautiful Tomorrows 2017
6 Hawk 2020
7 The Preacher Man 2020
8 A Bride's Flight 2021
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Black Judas: The Romance & Adventures of Eastern Shephard, Royal Navy 2014
2 A Soft Morning 2015
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Vital Christianity 2002
2 The Five Gardens of God 2007
3 Majestic and Wild 2013
4 Rooted 2013
5 Streams 2013
6 A Road Called Love 2013
Collections
# Title Year
1 Beyond the Red Hills: Three American Families —1945-1968 2021
My Heart Belongs Books
# Title Year
1 My Heart Belongs in Fort Bliss, Texas 2017
2 My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains 2017
3 My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho: Rebecca’s Plight 2017
4 My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island: Maude’s Mooring 2017
5 My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley 2017
6 My Heart Belongs in Niagara Falls, New York: Adele's Journey 2018
7 My Heart Belongs in San Francisco, California 2018
8 My Heart Belongs in Galveston, Texas: Madeline's Search 2018
9 My Heart Belongs in Glenwood Springs, Colorado: Millie's Resolve 2018
10 My Heart Belongs in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 2018
11 My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge: Laurel's Dream 2019
Murray Pura Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Men of Amish Fiction Present A Christmas Collection 2020