C. E. Murphy

C. E. Murphy (born June 1, 1973) is an American-born author, based in Ireland, who writes in the fantasy and romance 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 graphic novel Take a Chance.

C.E. Murphy
Murphy in 2005
Murphy in 2005
Born (1973-06-01) June 1, 1973
Kenai, Alaska, U.S.
Pen nameCatie Murphy, Murphy Lawless, Zoe Chant,[1] Cate Dermody
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican, Irish
GenreScience fiction, fantasy
Website
catiemurphy.com

Biography

C. E. Murphy is an Alaskan-born[2] writer of fantasy novels, short stories and comic books. She has also written a romance novel trilogy under the pseudonym Cate Dermody, which was her grandmother's maiden name.[3][4]

She became an Irish citizen by grandparental descent in 2001,[5] moved to Ireland in 2005,[6] 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.[7]

Bibliography

As of 2021, the author's works, grouped by series, include:[8]

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 and Tanith Lee
  • Thunderbird Falls (2006)
  • Coyote Dreams (2007)
  • 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)
  • Raven Calls (2012)
    • No Dominion (April 2012) (novella)[9]
  • Mountain Echoes (January 2013)
  • Shaman Rises (July 2014, final book in the series)[10]
    • Spite House (July 26, 2016) (short story, co-author with Kat Richardson)
    • Rabbit Tricks (short story)
    • Five Card Draw (2013, [11]) (short story)

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

The Worldwalker Duology
  • Truthseeker (2010)
  • Wayfinder (2011)

The Austen Chronicles
  • Magic & Manners A retelling of Pride and Prejudice 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[12]

The Dublin Driver Mysteries

A detective fiction series

  • Dead in Dublin
  • Death on the Green[12]
  • Death of an Irish Mummy

The Heartstrike Chronicles
  • "Atlantis Fallen" (2016)

The Lovelorn Chronicles
  • Bewitching Benedict

Other works

Novels

  • Coming to America[12]
  • Stone's Throe
  • Roses in Amber

Short Stories

Comics

  • Take a Chance (2009) a 5 issue comic series for Dabel Brothers with Ardian Syaf (as the artist).,[13] with an Issue #0, Previously on Take a Chance added

References
  1. "Books". Catie (CE) Murphy.Com. C E Murphy. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. "Random House Author Spotlight". Archived from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  3. "An Interview with C. E. Murphy". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  4. "Fantastic Fiction: C. E. Murphy". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  5. Murphy, C. E. (August 22, 2003). "Failed!". Mizkit.com - Official website of author CE Murphy. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  6. Murphy, C. E. (December 1, 2015). "Ten years in Ireland". Mizkit.com - Official website of author CE Murphy. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  7. "Biography". March 19, 2006. Archived from the original on July 24, 2013. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  8. "CE Murphy (home page)". CE Murphy. September 19, 2002. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  9. "C. E. Murphy - No Dominion (Walker Papers)". Mizkit. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  10. "CE Murphy". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  11. Murphy, C.E. "Five Card Draw". mizkit.com. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  12. "New books". CE Murphy. March 17, 2007. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  13. "Preview: C.E. Murphy's Take a Chance #1". www.geeksofdoom.com. December 17, 2008. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
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