John Murphy

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John Murphy

An engineer turned speculative fiction writer, he writes sharp, idea-rich stories with a strong sense of tension and scale. His work includes the novel Red Noise and the acclaimed novella The Liar.

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A Chronological Table of the Catholic Primates of Ireland With the Years in Which They Succeeded to the Metropolitan Sees of Armagh, Dublin, Cashell and Tuam

A Chronological Table of the Catholic Primates of Ireland With the Years in Which They Succeeded to the Metropolitan Sees of Armagh, Dublin, Cashell and Tuam

by John Murphy

About the author

Originally from West Virginia and now based in New Hampshire, John P. Murphy is a speculative fiction author as well as an engineer. His background gives his fiction a grounded, practical feel even when the stories head into strange or far-future territory.

His debut novel, Red Noise, was published by Angry Robot. He is also known for The Liar, a novella that was recognized on the Nebula Award ballot, helping establish him as a writer to watch in science fiction and fantasy.

Murphy's work is often noted for blending big speculative ideas with human stakes, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy thoughtful, immersive genre storytelling.