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The Book of Murder

A Prosecutor's Journey Through Love and Death

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The Book of Murder

By: Matt Murphy
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Examining murder from an insider’s perspective, Matt Murphy—a former senior deputy district attorney and current ABC News legal analyst—discusses cases from his career, how they strained his personal life, and how he found peace seeking justice for victims and their families.

Part taxonomy of murder, part prosecutor’s handbook, and part personal memoir, The Book of Murder goes through a dozen cases and his recollections of his 26 years in the Orange County DA’s office (17 in the Homicide Unit). Refreshingly honest about the toll such work takes on one’s private life, Murphy weaves his personal narrative throughout his casework in a way that humanizes the people entrusted with the duty of seeking justice on behalf of the public. As he does so, he lays bare the decision-making a prosecutor goes through in building a case to ensure justice is met while telling captivating tale after captivating tale of the world’s worst crime.

See how a prosecutor looks at—and lives with—the very worst crime. The insider’s perspective that Murphy gives on the notorious cases of Skylar Deleon, Rodney Alcala, “Dirty John” Meehan, and many others is a vital listen for true-crime fans everywhere.

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About the Creator- Matt Murphy

About the Creator and Performer

Matt Murphy is a former senior deputy district attorney from Orange County, California, and a current legal analyst for ABC News in New York. Mr. Murphy spent 21 years assigned to the Sexual Assault and Homicide Units where he prosecuted some of the most notorious murder cases in the nation. He frequently appears on ABC News’ 20/20, NewsNation, iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas, and various true crime productions on cable television. He has become a regular guest with Chris Cuomo and Ashleigh Banfield, and has also appeared on the podcasts Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald, the TCD Sidebar with Joshua Ritter, and most recently the The Megyn Kelly Show. In addition to his work for ABC News, Mr. Murphy also represents police officers and the victims of sexual assault in his private practice in Los Angeles.

Captivating Storytelling • Insightful Legal Details • Conversational Narration • Compassionate Victim Portrayal
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Inside the prosecutions of some of the West Coast’s worst criminals. Brilliantly written & just as brilliantly read by the author himself. Just very well done.

Great book

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A riveting behind the scenes look at some of the country’s most captivating crimes. Interesting, fast moving and a touch of humor. I loved it!

Excellent!

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HIGHLY recommend this book!
A real “page-turner” (or, if in audible version, an “all-nighter”)!
You will hate for it to end, yet, at the same time, you will be sort of glad, because, each case is so carefully described, in every angle of the murder, and the murderer, that your heart couldn’t take much more.!
I’m thankful that you WON every case, but LOST in “love,” Matt!
But … “time” isn’t over YET!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

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I've seen Matt Murphy on TV so I knew a lot of the stories in this book, but I was still completely absorbed. He does a fantastic job reading the book and expressing himself in his writing. His personality really comes out and he's got a great sense of humor. I highly recommend this book.

Fanstastic!

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Very well narrated by the author who wrote about his life as a homicide prosecutor. I didn’t want it to end. Highly recommend this audible listen, but warning you may not sleep, not because of the events depicted, but because you won’t want to stop listening.

Absolutely captivating and so real

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Matt, as a small business owner and avid reader that consumes 6 to 7 books a week, I have to say that Cliff murder, is by far the most succinct, balanced, sincere, and well performed memoir of any law enforcement official I have ever read. It is the only author-narrated retrospective that I’ve ever started over again the moment it ended.

The book of murder , in my opinion, has instantly clawed its way through an oversaturated market and now sits a top the true crime memoir annuls next to “Helter skelter“ by Vince Bugliosi.

And with that, and on behalf of all other readers, I’ll say keep them coming! If you have the time and ambition you are sitting on a franchise of incredible books and a legacy of Douglas/Mindhunter proportions!

Keep them coming.

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Although I was familiar with several of the cases Matt Murphy describes in the book, the added detail and back story was interesting and well written. I enjoyed it!

Compelling Read

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If you like true crime or just a really great story you must read this book! It is part life lessons, part memoir, and completely interesting.

Excellent! A true crime loved must read!

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Great stories for a true-crime junkie. I could not stop listening. I especially loved the details of his investigations and trials.

Excellent

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Matt Murphy is a really gifted writer, storyteller and has a very reassuring voice.
I could not stop listening to those, and as a consequence, my house is now absolutely spotless.
Also, after listening to his story, with his self deprecating wit and commitment to justice, I realized that I really would like to marry Mr. Murphy.
So if you know him, kindly pass that along.🙏🚗🌹⛄️

Witty, Utterly absorbing and unputdownable .

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