CRITICAL PRAISE FOR THE MURPHY'S LORE™ SERIES
THE PATRONS & STAFF OF BULFINCHE'S PUB SPEAK OUT ON THE MURPHY'S LORE BOOKS
FOR THROUGH THE DRINKING GLASS
“Patrick Thomas once again entertains us at the pub we all wish we could hang out in. Murphy’s Lore: Through the Drinking Glass is an entertaining ride that leaves you wanting more. The cast of characters at Bulfinche’s Pub is always chang-ing, bringing new laughs, perils, & adventure. Don’t miss the latest installment of this wonderful series.” -Edward McFadden, FANTASTIC STORIES
Patrick Thomas continues to amaze me with the Murphy’s Lore series. Just when I thought he could not top himself, he proved me wrong and created another equally enthralling blockbuster. This third installment goes back to the roots of the first Murphy’s Lore book, and sets the stage for another over the top adventure through the eyes of the mere mortal John Murphy...
In a place where so many unique characters dwell, no two stories can ever be the same. The previous Murphy’s books have introduced us to the more famous characters of the series including Loki, the god of mischief who actually has a heart; Hex, the cursed magi, and Pan, the lord of the Satyrs, who gets all the chicks. Through the Drinking Glass continues their adventures and more. Through the Drinking glass, introduces Death, who witnesses a murder so foul, that even he cannot allow the killer to go free. Then there is Lucas Wilson, a vampire, much like Nick Knight of Forever Knight fame, who no longer drinks human blood, but eats pie filled with blood from an animal. He gets into some very interesting scrapes that will hold the readers’ interest and make you feel for the vampire who tries to control his bloodlust. There is an awesome piece about Guardian Angels sent to surround Bulfinche’s in an attempt to capture the renegade seraph Matthew and his succubus wife Ryth. Even Uncle Sam makes an appearance. He and his secret government organization do not try to be a secret at all. They tell so many people that they exist that no one believes them. Add this to stories about already established characters like Hex, as he confronts a serial body snatcher-Think Anne Rice’s Tale of the Body Thief, only less dramatic and more twisted. This was a fascinating read as was the tale about the Devil and his quest to get revenge on Paddy Moran and his squad inside the bar.
There were so many stories in this book that one could only get excited about things to come in the future. There are so many great new characters who I would like to see interact on a grander scale. I just hope the fourth book in the series, much like the second, is a full-length tale. While I enjoy the short stories, I love the full length tales not just for their adventure, but the dealings between the characters, which makes Murphy’s world seem not so far fetched. In the end, follow the rainbow to Bulfinche’s Pub, order up a drink and ask Murphy about the dragon, that big dog and the Devil’s hitman. “Hey Murphy, can you tell me a story?”
Jon Minners, YBFREE Click here for Link
FOR FOOLS' DAY
“SLICK... ENTERTAINING.” -Paul Di Filippo, ASIMOV’S
“HUMOR, OUTRAGEOUS ADVENTURES, & SOME CLEVER PLOT TWISTS.” -Don D’Ammassa, SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE
“JOIN HEX, PADDY & THE GANG IN THEIR RACE TO UNDO THE FUTURE IN PATRICK THOMAS’S FOOLS’ DAY, PART OF HIS COMIC MURPHY’S LORE SERIES.” -PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY
“Patrick Thomas takes us into a world where magic is the norm, where gods roam the Earth and faeries aren’t so cute... we see that gods and other supernatural beings are just like us, if not more twisted... an exciting read with great dialogue, interesting ideas and great depth, each page was packed with action, intensity, and wit.” -Jon Minners, BANDWIDTH Click here for Link
FOR TALES FROM BULFINCHE'S PUB
“A delicious cocktail of humor, fantasy & heart with a dash of suspense that you won’t be able to put down.” Beth Hannan Rimmels, THE LONG ISLAND VOICE Click here for web reprint Link
“I was thoroughly enchanted... An off the scale book.” -Leann Arndt, THE BUZZ BOOK REVIEW
“Outrageous...” THE TIMES BEACON RECORD
“Amusing Stuff. Wonderful Stuff.” -Andrew Andrews, TRUE REVIEW
“Want to leave your life behind? Then follow me to Bulfinche’s Pub... the clientele will never cease to amaze you.” -Michael Laimo, PIRATE WRITINGS
“Here magic is the norm... Murphy’s Lore offers the reader a look at the world beyond." -Alan Zimmerman, THE NEW YORK PRESS
Murphy's Lore and all prominant characters and settings are © & ™ Patrick Thomas.