Murphy's Law

By: Rhys Bowen

Narrated by: Nicola Barber

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Murphy's Law is the captivating first entry of Rhys Bowen’s New York Times best-selling Molly Murphy series.

Molly Murphy always knew she'd end up in trouble, just as her mother predicted. So, when she commits murder in self-defense, she flees her cherished Ireland, under cover of a false identity, for the anonymous shores of late 19th-century America. When she arrives in New York and sees the welcoming promise of freedom in the Statue of Liberty, Molly begins to breathe easier. But when a man is murdered on Ellis Island, a man Molly was seen arguing with, she becomes a prime suspect in the crime.

If she can't clear her name, Molly will be sent back to Ireland where the gallows await, so using her Irish charm and sharp wit, she escapes Ellis Island and sets out to find the wily killer on her own. Pounding the notorious streets of Hell's Kitchen and the Lower East Side, Molly undertakes a desperate mission to clear her name before her deadly past comes back to haunt her new future.

©2001 Rhys Bowen (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Not Her Royal Spyness

It's okay. It definitely isn't Her Royal Spyness series. At least I don't think so; I'm not going to listen to any more.

great start of a seried

requiring me to write a desc is silly. However the writer is truly gifted. silly reqt

Good read

I truly enjoyed the characters, story line, and narrator. it was a very engaging and enjoyable listen.

Good, Not Great

I've really enjoyed the "Her Royal Spyness" series so I expected to enjoy this series as well. After reading Murphy's Law, the first in this series, I have realized that the narration is what sends the Royal Spyness series over the top.

Murphy's Law is well written but without the humor and warmth of the other series. The characters are not nearly as lovable or laughable. The plots in both series are pretty predictable, but Murphy's Law lacked the off-kilter premise that made the predictability of the plot still wildly entertaining.

The narration was good. But, while she nailed the accents and language styles of the characters, her interpretation of the characters didn't add to them.

This was a well written book. I had no trouble finishing it. I might, if nothing else grabs my attention, read the next book in the series someday. If you love this genre you will like the book. I just can't work up a great deal of enthusiasm for it.

Nice non-gory mystery

Plenty of backstory, and entertaining heroine and believable Irish, U.S. and British accents. The only thing that bothered me was the rather leaden characterization of Detective Sullivan. I'm not as fond of this one as I am of the Royal Spyness series, but I'll keep reading.

A very entertaing book!

I enjoyed Molly Murphy very much..and was very surprised by the ending! She is not predictable...the book was a fun read.

Absolutely Deligjtful

This is a story about immigration, determination, romance and adventure. Molly Murphy will win your heart and keep you in suspense. The characters are colorful; narration believable and clear. I found myself many times warning Molly out loud "Don't!". This is the perfect story for a walk, Sunday afternoon respite or to brighten a dreary day. I'm looking forward to listening to more of the series.

So far so good!

I have enjoyed the 'Royal Spyness' series by this author. This first book of the series has been a thumbs up listen. Have just downloaded the second book...

A good story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It would not be in my top ten, but it was a good story and a easy listen.

What other book might you compare Murphy's Law to and why?

A watered down detective story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I do not believe this book would be made into a film without a stronger story line.

Fantastic!

It felt like I was there. I really enjoyed this book and the narrator was very believable as Molly Murphy.