Rich people, dark secrets, and a disappearance that’ll keep you guessing.
In high-society Savannah, money doesn’t just talk. It hides bodies. If you think your family has drama, wait until you meet the suspects in Mark Murphy’s latest page-turner.
Rose Dhu kicks off with a pulse-pounding premise. Dr. Janie O’Connor, a beloved & highly successful surgeon, vanishes into thin air. Enter Detective Frank Winger & his partner, Pepper Stephens. They’re seasoned pros, but this case is a tangled web.
The suspect list is as long as a Savannah moss drape.
Phillip Carruthers is Janie’s fiancΓ©, a man so wealthy & powerful he practically owns the city. Diane was Janie’s sister & the last person to see her alive. She also happens to be the first person to make Frank’s heart beat again since his wife’s murder, adding a layer of high-stakes tension to the badge. Phillip’s "fixer" is a brutal man who’s gone missing at the exact same time as Janie.
What makes Rose Dhu such a standout is how Murphy weaves the corruption of power throughout the investigation. Power, control, grief, & moral compromise run through the story, especially in how money and status warp accountability & truth.
Beyond the procedural grit, the novel explores a poignant journey of grief & rediscovery. Frank is a man haunted by his military service & the brutal murder of his wife. His professional world collides with his personal one when he meets Diane. Their connection adds a layer of high-stakes tension to every lead, forcing the reader to question if love can truly bloom in the shadow of a missing person case.
The pace is remarkably steady. Murphy doesn't rely on cheap gimmicks, but instead builds a solid police procedural that respects the reader's intelligence. I found myself second-guessing my theories as the investigation took several sharp, unexpected turns. The ending that was incredibly satisfying. Out now! A huge thank you to PR by the Book for the gifted ebook. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am so excited to dive deeper into these twists with the the author himself!
- π IG Live with Mark Murphy
- π️ Friday, Feb. 6
- ⏰ 3:30 pm EST
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About the Author
Mark Murphy is a native of Savannah, GA. He’s worked as a fast-food worker, marine biologist, orderly, ordained minister, and gastroenterologist, his current “day job.” When he’s not healing the sick, he writes anything he can including newspaper columns, short stories, magazine articles, and textbook chapters. Rose Dhu is his third novel.
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