Sandwich Guy
Although I have never been to California, my constant research for my novels based in Los Angeles has uncovered one very important aspect for my characters nutrition: LA’s deli scene is second to none in the US.
Call me old-fashioned, but I have always been a sandwich guy, a sandwich lover.
It started in elementary school, when my mother would put a sandwich every day on my paper bagged lunch—ham, bologna, tuna, PB & J, it didn’t matter. Maybe it’s a bread thing LOL. But my love for sandwiches has even continued into adulthood.
Growing up, born and raised in a small town, where there are no food chains (McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, etc.), gave me complete access to the freshness that comes from Mom & POP Shops. I don’t want fast-food sandwiches, or stale, processed meat—I want the real deal.
So it is no surprise that the characters in all of my novels, especially those who work in law enforcement, eat their lunches at local, Mom & Pop Shop delis. No fast food, or processed foods. They enjoy the freshness that comes in the form of both the meats and the breads offered at delis.
The variety offered at these delis is awesome.
Breads: Ciabatta, Whole Wheat, Sourdough, Rye, Pita, Multigrain, etc.
Meats: Chorizo, Pancetta, Prosciutto, Mortadella, Salami, etc.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.
I love the variety and options that come from fresh delis. And by the way, my characters love them as well.
Sandwich anyone?
Thanks for stopping by to share more food for thought, Luke!
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Luke Murphy is the International bestselling author of two series. The Calvin Watters Mysteries: Dead Man’s Hand (2012) and Wild Card (2017). The Charlene Taylor Mysteries: Kiss & Tell (2015) and Rock-A-Bye Baby (2019).
Murphy played six years of professional hockey before retiring in 2006.
His sports column, “Overtime” (Pontiac Equity), was nominated for the 2007 Best Sports Page in Quebec, and won the award in 2009. He has also worked as a radio journalist (CHIPFM 101.7).
Murphy lives in Shawville, QC with his wife and three daughters. He is a teacher who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Education (Magna Cum Laude).
Red Zone is Murphy’s fifth novel.
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Cover Text:
The prodigal son…
Calvin Watters hasn't been back to USC
since the day his scholarship and humility were stripped from the former
running back. Calvin had cut all ties to the school, but now finds himself
pulled back, when a woman's dead body is found on the Los Angeles Memorial
Coliseum football field.
…returns home
Detective Charlene Taylor's new homicide
case, a freshman cheerleader’s murder at USC, is complicated. Charlene knows that
the USC football team is a close knit family, and getting inside the trusted
circle, as a cop, is unlikely.
Calvin Watters is a game-changer…
When Calvin and Charlene meet up on the
Coliseum turf, Charlene sees an opportunity to use Calvin to penetrate the
Trojan family circle. Little does the detective know, Calvin is now an outsider
at USC, no longer welcomed—with many who will go a long way to see the former
football star fail.
Can
Calvin and Charlene work together to uncover the truth, or will their egos
interfere with what could be a powerful partnership?
Review
Blurbs
"Luke Murphy ramps up the thrill
factor with RED ZONE—an awesome, gotta-know-what-happens-next
thriller."—Linda Castillo, NYT
& USA Today bestselling author of the Kate Burkholder series
"Well-drawn characters and an
interesting premise—Luke Murphy is a mystery writer to watch."—DV Berkom, USA Today bestselling author of the Leine Basso series
"Red Zone is another winner for
Murphy! Thrilling...riveting...a stay-up-all-night-read."--Kim Cresswell,
bestselling author of Deadly Shadow
“Luke Murphy creates a gritty and
compelling murder mystery with ‘Red Zone’.”—S.L. Shelton, bestselling author of
the Scott Wolfe series
"Richly developed characters, snappy
dialogue, and a plot to keep the reader guessing."--Peter Clement,
bestselling author of the Earl Garnet
series
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