Books with author Don Murphy

The Terminator meets Zombieland."A new twist on time travel dystopia." ★★★★★ "On edge of seat till 2am. Mindblowing." ★★★★★ "There is nothing same-old about this story." ★★★★★ I can see the future. But I can't stop the apocalypse.It can't be real, can it?Each time I slip into the future, I bring back more proof.Humanity is on the brink of a genetically-engineered apocalypse.⌛ Bodies rotting in the streets. ⌛ Wilderness eating away at my hometown.⌛ Zombies hunting down the few survivors.I'm the only one who can stop it.Because for me, it hasn't even happened yet.For me, it might never happen. I’m on my own, but I have a plan.All I need to do is kill the man who will destroy the world. The father of my high-school crush. Before he figures out I'm on to him.And time's running out.Prophet of Doom is a young adult science fiction adventure for fans of the Maze Runner and Divergent. Let yourself be captured by this zombie-infested time travel adventure based on Greek mythology. "A Netflix series-worthy tale that doesn't let up - this crazy ride is full of twists and turns while remaining understandable and relatable. I can't wait for book two!" ★★★★★ "Smart, thorough and entertaining. The storyline driven characters draw you in and you don't want it to end." ★★★★★

Vampires destroyed my world. Now I'm going to destroy theirs. I took it all for granted. I grew up protected in an elite compound, waiting for the day I'd be claimed by an elite and taken to the citadel of lights to begin my training. But after barely surviving my trials, the king discovers I'm renitent - a rare human that can resist his compulsion. Now I'm public enemy #1, hiding out with the rebels in the dystopian wasteland, full of poisonous ash and dangerous beasts.Our only hope is to discover the ancient antidote my grandfather stole from my vampire fiance Damien, but things go from bad to worse quickly when a chance encounter with a mutid bear turns into a three-way with my worst enemy. But I'm stronger now, and faster. Or so I think. The truth is so much larger than I ever imagined, but if I find the source of the king's century-old lie, I may be able to reclaim the skies for good and finally drive the vampires into the shadows where they belong.One-click and start reading now!"This book slightly reminded me of a mixture of The Selection, The Hunger Games, and Twilight series. Nice sweet combination of everything great. If you like dystopian romances or scientifically-made vampires, get this one." ★★★★★"A compelling tale full of raw emotions, tentative romance, beguiling mysteries, dangerous secrets and gut wrenching heartbreak." ★★★★★"This book is better than Twilight/Vampire Novels. It's so addicting that you won't want to put it down. Dark YA Dystopian at its finest." ★★★★★Fans of Twilight and Hunger Games are devouring this seductive vampire romance, set in a uniquely dystopian kingdom full of poisonous ash and courtly intrigue. If you love Gothic literature like Dracula, dark and brooding mysteries, and just enough gore and romance to keep things interesting, this book will keep you enthralled until the twisted ending.

Something powerful is stirring in the darkness. Something so ancient that even creatures who've been alive for hundreds of years have long since discounted this new threat as nothing more than myth.Geoffrey knows even less than most about this rising menace. His memories were all violently ripped away from him, leaving nothing of his past but dreams containing haunting glimpses of a beautiful girl.A chance encounter offers up a possible link to his past, but forces beyond his control are threatening to push him into the middle of a conflict that could sweep away everything, and everyone he’s been fighting so hard to protect.This time, saving the girl could cost Geoffrey his soul.Publisher's Note: The Greater Darkness is a dark YA Urban Fantasy book, and is one possible entry point into the books that make up the Reflections Universe. The Reflections Universe is an Urban Fantasy Series featuring vampires, shape shifters, werewolves and more, which has been written so that it can be safely enjoyed by teens and adults alike. The Greater Darkness is followed by A Darkness Mirrored, and is only one of several free young adult books available from Eldon under this and other pen names via Kindle.The Reflections Universe: Some stories are too full of epic vampire goodness to fit in just one book!

"Vampire Academy meets Hunger Games." ♥☣☢⚔♛☠ YABookWormOne taste of elixir. Save my mother. Damn my soul.Toxic air. Vicious Beasts. Poisonous ash falling from the sky. That’s what awaits anyone brave enough to traverse the electrified fence of the compound I grew up on. My only chance at freedom is the arrogant—and oh so handsome—Prince Damien. Every girl wants to marry him—except for me. But, when our weekly ration of healing elixir isn’t enough to save my mother, giving myself to Damien is my only hope. As heir to the Elite throne, the vampire prince’s assistance is vital to my mother’s health. Marriage is but one price I have to pay. Giving Damien my body and blood? That’s another... but I have no other choice. At least, that’s what I believe until I uncover a secret about my identity that has me questioning everything. My training to become the perfect blood companion leads me down a dangerous path. It appears not everyone within the citadel is pleased with how our elite masters... and me? I’m the key to demolishing the whole system. When my immortal husband discovers who I really am, not even his vampire magic can protect me. But if I can unlock my new abilities, I might be strong enough to save us both—as long as his father doesn't kill me first.An arrogant vampire prince. A scarred rebel. A love that could destroy the kingdom.One-click and start reading now!"This book slightly reminded me of a mixture of The Selection, The Hunger Games, and Twilight series. Nice sweet combination of everything great. If you like dystopian romances or scientifically-made vampires, get this one." ★★★★★ "A compelling tale full of raw emotions, tentative romance, beguiling mysteries, dangerous secrets and gut wrenching heartbreak." ★★★★★ "This book is better than Twilight/Vampire Novels. It's so addicting that you won't want to put it down. Dark YA Dystopian at its finest." ★★★★★ Fans of Twilight and Hunger Games are devouring this seductive vampire romance, set in a uniquely dystopian kingdom full of poisonous ash and courtly intrigue. If you love Gothic literature like Dracula, dark and brooding mysteries, and just enough gore and romance to keep things interesting, this book will keep you enthralled until the twisted ending.

An ancient civilization, brooding under the ocean depths.A forgotten race of witches, with dwindling supplies of magic.And I’m the spark that will consume them both.Death followed me to Ireland. First my parents’ accident, then a string of vicious murders. As I start to unravel my mother’s secret past, I’m drawn into the orbit of Sebastian, a mysterious stranger with impossible abilities, and Ethan, the arrogant hottie locals whisper plays with dark magic.When I start developing powers of my own, I don’t know who I am, or where I belong... but if I can’t figure out who is after me or the real reason my mother fled Ireland, more people are going to die. And it won’t stop until the human race is destroyed.MERMAIDS ARE REALAnd they're going to kill us all. ♆ Not everything in mythology is just a story.♆ Not every fairy-tale is harmless.♆ Magic is very, very real... but so are the monsters from your worst nightmares.Now I'm being chased by immortals, hunted by wizards, and forced to pick sides in a supernatural war I want no part of.I might be the only one who can stop it.But it will mean giving up the one thing my heart can't bear to lose.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING "A brooding supernatural thriller with a touch of murder and mystery. The romance had me glued to every page." -USA Today Bestselling Author Leia Stone "This book called my soul and I answered with all my heart. A love story as big as the ocean, secrets that are unraveled and a lot of excitement. Wow - no words. Read the book, you won't be disappointed." -Amazon Review ★★★★★ "Mere folk, magic, monsters, and romance detailed out in a very crisp, twisted, and complex story that will keep you up reading this one until the very end." -Amazon Review ★★★★★ "A thrilling urban fantasy romance set in Ireland. The story revolves around Irish mythology and the clash between an ancient race of witches and the merrow (mermaids), who are preparing to wipe out civilization. Fans of Percy Jackson, Nancy Drew and Twilight will love this epic adventure that keeps you guessing till the last page." -Imlovingbooks.com ★★★★★ "Not just another Twilight - even though we do have sparkly mermaids instead of sparkly vampires. But the story itself is well told and the characters act and respond like real people instead of cardboard cutouts. The mystic premise of the mer-people is even almost believable in the context of the Irish coastal culture, and the interactions between the characters are more encompassing than just the make-believe of the story. Although it's written for young adults, as a mainstream adult I found the story entertaining and readable, and even subscribed to the author's site to get the next installment as well as his other books." ★★★★★"The author's writing and editing is impeccable, and his research is substantial. I feel like I'm at the exotic locales described. His backstory and science behind the mermaid phenomenon is solidly explained and more than adequate to suspend my disbelief. The author also presents a lot of this backstory as not an info-dump, so kudos for that." ★★★★★This is the COMPLETE first book of the Ocean Depths Series; it includes parts One and Two and is almost 140,000 words long.Shearwater is a young adult mermaid novel that will appeal to lovers of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, witches, Irish mythology, supernatural folklore and, of course, mermaids.

"Percy Jackson meets Mortal Kombat. This book seems quite close to the Percy Jackson series, if it had gore, death and totalitarian dictatorship." ★★★★★ "Love, betrayal, mythology, mystery, you name it this has it! Hold onto your horses and Minotaurs people as this ride is definitely going to get bumpy." ★★★★★ "Weaves Greek mythology into real life in a way that makes it excruciatingly hard to stop reading. This is not your G-rated fantasy. It's harsh, twisted and real." ★★★★★ #1 Bestseller in Dark Fantasy for over three months!3 million pages read. 80,000 downloads.My name is Kaidance Monroe, and sometimes when I touch people, I see how they die.After I saw my little brother's death but failed to stop it, my parents abandoned me to a juvenile detention facility. I don't let people touch me anymore. Not my fingertips, not my skin, not my heart.Just before I turned 18, I got a visit from a cute guy, who tricked me into giving up my secrets. He said I was special, but he wasn't the only one searching for me. I barely escaped with my life. Now I'm in a mansion, learning how to control my abilities - abilities so powerful, even the gods are jealous. I didn't mean to make anyone fall for me. Certainly not my would-be killer. And I never imagined how far he would fall. "A dark Gothic Greek mythology urban Fantasy with a highly original and very well-written plot. There are several unexpected twists and turns here and a real shocker at the end." ★★★★★ "Whhhyyyyyyyyy????? *falls to knees desperately sobbing* Ugh, killing me here." ★★★★★ The Scarlet Thread is a dark fantasy romance for fans of Greek mythology and Gothic romance. Fans of Fallen and Percy Jackson will be captivated by this mashup of fallen angels and forgotten gods. This book is for anybody who loves Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses of Olympus, young adult dark fantasy, epic stories full of history and mythology, magical powers and supernatural creatures, and tragic romances and Gothic themesThis is BOOK ONE in the Fated Destruction series.

My name is Kaidance Monroe, and I'm cursed with the gift of sight.I see death. Bloody, violent death. Before it even happens.I was taken in by a mysterious benefactor, who wants to use my abilities to vanquish his oldest enemy. But the dark secrets in my new home drove me away. I don't know where I belong any more - with the fallen angel who has become my protector, or with the immortal deities that are determined for me to join their cause.All I know is I'm being hunted by an army of Zeus's soldiers, tracked by monstrous beasts that want to eat me alive, and running from the one person I want to be with.But when I find the Golden Shears, and claim the power to vanquish gods, everything will change.

I've met Zeus and made him bleedBut the war is just beginning. A tangled knot of forbidden romance binds my actions; Zeus is using my feelings for the hellhound shifter against me. Somehow I need to kill one and save the other. We search Egypt for answers, descending ancient tombs to unearth a forgotten goddess with powerful magic, hoping she can break the spell that binds my heart. But there's nowhere to hide from Hera's violent jealousy, and just when we've resurrected the lighthouse of Alexandria to obtain the knowledge we seek, Zeus's armies flood the skies with steel and fire. I'm getting stronger, but the gods are taking off their gloves. This fight could end us all.He's taken everything from me, but soon...ZEUS WILL DIE BY MY HANDThe Emerald Tablet is a dark fantasy for fans of Greek mythology and Gothic romance. Fans of Fallen and Percy Jackson will be captivated by this mashup of fallen angels and forgotten gods. This is BOOK THREE in the Fated Destruction series.

Sex or lunch, what would you do, six days in a row? If you dont find the baby soon, will she freeze to death? It appears to be a single gunshot wound directly under the chin; should we assume suicide or possibly foul play? It appears the grandfather had a heart attack and fell through the glass storm window. Do we remove the body before the young grandkids show up? Its against rules but we cant allow the childrens last memory of grandpa to be crumpled and bleeding. Is that a gun in his hand or is that a cell phone? Its too dark, but the call was a man with a gun! If youre right youre a hero. If youre wrong you go to the morgue. These decisions are made on a daily basis if you are a Chicago Police Officer. Hopefully youre right. If youre wrong not only do you suffer but your family does as well. No police officer wants to make a split second decision but at times thats all you have.

The first man I killed roared like an animal. I tore off his head with my fingertips.I spent a decade becoming the best violinist in my state - but a single letter dashed my hopes of a musical career. Desperate to escape my sheltered existence, I took a mysterious offer from a music school in Bulgaria. The culture and my new classmates seemed magical at first... a little too magical. My blood runs dark and hot as new emotions awaken within me, along with supernatural abilities that take my music farther than I'd ever imagined. They tell me I'm the key to everything, but only if I can keep my head.That should have been easy. Instead, I follow my heart and kill everyone I loved.Now I'm going to get them back.Orpheum is a young adult dark fantasy romance based on Eastern European history, the myths and literature of Orpheus and Pythagoras' theory of the music of the spheres. Readers who loved This Savage Song and Strange the Dreamer will love this hypnotic mythological thriller.This book is for anybody who loves: music and stories with violins epic stories full of history and mythology magical powers and supernatural creaturesGothic themes and literature tragic romancesThis is PART ONE of the first book in the series."Believable and engaging characters - also very informative about music, European countries, and architecture. These elements nicely complimented the suspense and fantasy in the story." -Amazon Review ★★★★

Your next selfie. Your last breath. ☤☠♥When cutting-edge nanotechnology creates a healthcare revolution, Brianna Harmond and her friends hack the government’s project for their high school science fair, and create an app that can alter appearance with the swipe of your thumb. As the dangers of gene-splicing manifest in unpredictable ways, the band of misfits gain powers that border on the supernatural, while falling deeper into an underground world of DNA hackers and body modification. As her darkest secrets are made public and her techie research cripples her little sister, Brianna finds herself in a bidding war between the government and billion-dollar tech firms, and wrestling with new abilities that defy logic. In the right hands, their scientific discovery could save the world… but in the wrong hands it will end humanity."A dystopian fantasy with a scifi twist that will keep you up all night."