The Cradle Will Fall is Luke Murphy’s latest novel featuring both Detective Charlene Taylor and P.I. Calvin Watters.

It was released on September 30, 2023.

Luke was kind enough to send us some information about the dangers Taylor and Watters find themselves up against in this latest installment.

This is Luke’s seventh novel and only the second time his characters from the popular Charlene Taylor Mysteries and The Calvin Watters Mysteries series have teamed up. 

From the back cover: 

A rogue cop... 

When the FBI refuses to acknowledge the disappearance of Agent Matt Stone during a covert investigation overseas, Detective Charlene Taylor has no choice but to go on the hunt. Ukraine can be unforgiving to outsiders, but the detective has no idea just how deep the corruption runs. 

A renegade PI... 

There is only one person Charlene can turn to. Trusted friend and former leg-breaker, Calvin Watters, is a protector, and the only man who can go head-to-head with the danger that awaits them. Charlene must put her faith in Calvin, and hope that, together, they can find a way to uncover the truth surrounding the missing Americans. 

Can Charlene and Calvin team up one more time to overcome an evil syndicate of corrupt cops, and a government conspiracy covered-up by an entire country? 

Amazon Link: https://mybook.to/7vsbX  

Praise for The Cradle Will Fall: 

“Luke Murphy’s The Cradle Will Fall is one part thriller, one-part social commentary, and one-part international caper and one part. Brutish, funny, compelling, and revelatory all at once.”—Anthony Bidulka, winner of the 2023 Best Crime Novel Award

“The Cradle Will Fall is a well-researched potpourri of mystery, danger and intrigue—a fast read that sticks with you long after you turned the last page.”—Cheryl Kaye Tardif, bestselling author of Children of the Fog

“Don’t miss this entertaining read in a unique setting of a cold environment.”—Dianna T. Benson, award-winning and international bestselling author of The Hidden Son 

About Luke Murphy:

Luke Murphy is the International bestselling author of two series: The Calvin Watters Mysteries and The Charlene Taylor Mysteries. 

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). 

Other books by Luke Murphy:

The Charlene Taylor Mysteries:

Kiss and Tell (2019)

Rock-a Bye Baby (2019)

The Calvin Watter Mysteries:

Dead Man’s Hand 2018)

Wild Card (2018)

Red Zone (2020) – Calvin Watters and Charlene Taylor

Finders Keepers (2021)  

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