Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commission on Cliches by Keith Hirshland
Publisher
Beacon Publishing Group (October 6, 2023)
Category
Mystery
Tour dates
May 29-June 28, 2024
ISBN
978-1961504035
Available in Print and ebook
356 pages
Acclaim followed in the form of TV network interviews, a book deal, and ultimately a call from Hollywood.
Now, back in Los Angeles our intrepid detective goes from movie set consultant to crime solving detective with one, out of the blue, phone call.
The Commission on Cliches is in crisis and only Murphy Murphy can solve the case. Murder, mayhem, and a motive as old as the hills ensue as redundancies and cliches abound. Can Murphy crack the case? Only time will tell.
Praise Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commission on Cliches by Keith Hirshland
“Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commision on Cliches by Keith Hirshland is another grand adventure for fans of this detective. Filled with intrigue and humor, readers get the best mystery from this talented writer. If you love mystery, music, and drama then this is for you! Think of Pink Panther and Anthony Horowitz's novels had a baby...this book would be it. It keeps you glued into the story wondering what's next.The suspense of what the characters will do or say is the key that keeps me coming back for more. Keith Hirshland is also gifted in not only wonderful characterization but also in dialogue. Just like the key word in the title of this read, readers will find popular cliches inside that will make them laugh. Detective Murphy Murphy will win me over every time. Quirky, clever, and hilarious Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commision on Cliches is a must read for all.”- Danielle Urban
“There's a lot of humor around Murphy. He's kind of a stumble bum but he is endearing and dedicated. Finds layers or clues to unravel and the mysteries twist and turn keeping you turning the pages.”-Sherry,My Reading Journeys
“For me, the combination of the two elements—mystery and persiflage of the American vernacular—was greater that the sum total of its individual parts, and made it an enjoyable read. In other words: if the title intrigued you, you'll enjoy the book. Delightfully quirky.- Stephan Stuecklin, Amazon
“This book reminded me of some of the great detective stories, like Agatha's Christie's novels starring the great, quirky sleuth 'Poirot.' Keith Hirshland has written in that same vein—a compelling, funny, slightly eccentric detective for the ages. I would love to read more of Murphy's cases and more from the zany characters of his world.”-Amy C., Locks, Hooks, and Books
“This girl, who is used to reading good grammar, is driving herself crazy reading the wordplay or in this case, "the redundancies." clever humor and keen sense, I laughed out loud at the humor! I loved the characters too from the detective, to the bands, to the people Murphy Murphy interviewed. The author did a good job of making all of them have some quirkiness to them that just added to the book.”- Michelle, Reading Authors Network
“Murphy Murphy’s reaction to redundant phrases being used all around him had me laughing. Keith Hirshland is a fantastic storyteller. I thought I figured out who had stolen the band’s items and what had happened to the missing band member, but I was so wrong. The well-developed characters and his ability to weave a story together had me fooled.”-Lisa’s Writopia
Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commission on Cliches
Guest Review by Laura
“And now the existence of his familial lineage rested squarely on the shoulders of one intrepid detective, sitting in a two thousand dollar a night hotel room, gazing out over the Pacific Ocean. This particular Murphy Murphy.”
I have to be honest; I love wordplay. Nothing makes me laugh more than a well-executed pun. And because of that, this book was the perfect book for me. But,
because of that, I think Murphy Murphy and I would probably not get along too well in real life.
You see, Murphy Murphy is a detective who hates redundancies. It is sort of in his character. His name is a redundancy, but, of course, he didn't choose it. He is the newest (and, according to him, last) in a long line of Murphy Murphy men that have come before him. Every man in Murphy's family has been named Murphy Murphy. Not just the first-born male, but every single male.
Maybe this is why Murphy Murphy hates redundancies so much. He also hates cliches, which is why he knows that he is not going to enjoy solving the case of a
missing member of The Commission on Cliches when he gets a phone call about the man.
Murphy rolls his eyes at all of the cliches from the Commission member that phones him, but he agrees to take the case, if only to stop the man from talking.
The Commission on Cliches is also missing it; sacred text-- a book containing every cliché ever crafted.
Murphy will have to find both if he wishes to put this case to rest and move on with both his life and the Hollywood movie that is being made about his last case.
That case was from the first book in the series, and I remember laughing out loud a lot through that one, too.
I loved this book and laughed out loud many times while reading it. This is definitely a worthwhile read if you enjoy a fun mystery!
It was recognized as Book talk Radio Clubs Memoir of the Year. Big Flies, his first mystery novel, was published in 2016 and is the recipient of the New Apple Awards “Solo Medalist Award.
His fourth book was Murphy Murphy and the Case of Serious Crisis, published by Beacon Publishing Group in 2020. Murphy Murphy was named Book talk Radio Club Book of the Year. Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commission on Cliches is his sixth book.
Hirshland lives in Colorado with his wife, Sarah, and their two dogs.
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I invite you dear reader to read an interview with Keith Hirshian
Kathleen: Please tell us something about the book that is not in the summary.
Keith: Thank you Kathleen for the opportunity to share with your readers a little
more about Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commission on Cliches. One of my favorite things about writing the Murphy Murphy books is how much I’ve
enjoyed discovering the multitude of redundancies and cliches in our language.
The list of each is impressive. The challenge then is to see how many I can incorporate into the book through names, dialogue, or chapter titles. My hope is to
make the reader think, then chuckle or maybe chuckle, then think. And, of course, an occasional laugh out loud is always encouraged. I’m lucky because I get to have
fun and learn a little something myself when I’m writing.
Kathleen: What inspirations do you draw from?
Keith: A great question Kathleen. I like to think I draw from a number of things including my personal experiences. Much of Murphy Murphy’s distaste for cliches comes from my working in television broadcasting. Working with announcers that
fall back on cliches has always been a pet peeve of mine.
I constantly try to get them to break those bad habits. When it comes to characters I envision friends and
relatives and ascribe some of their characteristics to the fictional people in my books.
Kathleen: What is your favorite scene in the book? Why?
Keith: Another good question and I’ll start the answer by using that old cliche about asking me to pick which of my children is my favorite. I have many but the one I’ll choose here, without giving away too much, is the scene in which Judith goes on her first date with Luca.
There is a running joke in the pages and chapters
that precede the date so the scene, I think, puts a nice little bow on what’s
happened before.
Kathleen: What are some of Murphy Murphys most horrifying redundancies and
cliches?
Keith: Gosh, again, so many from which to choose! I would say Murphy would say any adverb that is added to unique would be near the top. There are no degrees of uniqueness. Something is either unique or it isn’t. Also, he has a particular aversion to serious crisis (is there any other kind?), unexpected surprise, and final
outcome.
The cliches would have to include tough nut to crack, nutty as a fruitcake, and going to hell in a handbasket.
Kathleen: What draws you to this genre?
Keith: I guess the simple answer ist hat it’s what I enjoy reading. I’m a huge fan of Michael Connelly, C. J. Box, Harlen Coben, and other great mystery writers. But
also can’t get enough of Jasper Fforde, Christopher Moore, and Richard Osman who are a bit more quirky in their approach to mysteries. My hope is I have an iota
of talent compared tot hem.
Kathleen: What are you currently working on?
Keith: Thanks for asking. Right now I’m at the early stages oft he third Detective Marc Allen mystery series. He’s been my detective in The Flower Girl Murder
and, most recently, Song Girl. But,
I have to admit in the back of my brain I am
putting together the building blocks for a third Murphy Murphy book in which my intrepid sleuth will team up with Claire Annette and her Pun Police. So, stay tuned.
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I'm so glad Laura enjoyed 'Murphy Murphy and the Case of the Commission on Cliches' Thanks so much for hosting and the great interview.
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