D.D. Murphry, Secret Policeman
Making a delusional killer the main character of a farce can be risky, as shown by this twisted shocker from Stoker-finalist Clark (Siren Promised) and Stoker-winner Massie (Sineater). D.D. Murphry, convinced that he works for the True Government as a Secret Policeman, spends his days trying to decipher mysterious messages to discover his assignments. After witnessing what he believes to be a drug deal on a city bus, Murphry yells "Boo!" in the driver's ear, jumps in the driver's lap, and grabs the wheel. The result is a horrific accident that kills many victims. Some readers will find it hard to look past the violence-which includes the death of a woman who gets caught in some razor-wire while attempting to rescue her kidnapped daughter-to whatever point the authors are trying to make. Murphry is a pathetic, cartoonish killer, and the absurd ending is likely to disappoint even those who are inclined to go along for the ride.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.