Ep22: Open the door to the thrilling world of our favorite Realtor novelist, Judy L. Murray

Meet the Author: Judy Murray is a real estate broker with a not-so-secret passion for deals, divas, and danger. Her passion for mysteries began with smart girls like Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden, grew deeper with not-to-be-ignored women like Miss Marple and Nora Charles, and finally evolved into her own gutsy heroine – Helen Morrisey.

Judy incorporates her extensive knowledge of all things real estate with a passion for the Chesapeake Bay where she now lives at Buoy Two with her husband, fellow real estate agent, and landscape architect John. Their daughter Meghan is a beauty and home design expert and her twin brother John is an attorney working in law enforcement. Learn more: judylmurraymysteries.com

About Murder in the Master: The little harbor town of Port Anne on the Chesapeake is rocked when real estate agent Helen Morrisey finds mega-builder Al Capelli sprawled naked and dead in the master bedroom of his model house. Within days, Al’s death is linked to a deliberate insulin overdose. Capelli’s lover and her old friend Susan begs Helen to find the killer before she’s arrested for murder. As much as Helen disapproves of Susan’s affair with a married man, Helen has a history of defending the underdog. To complicate her loyalties, Al’s youngest brother Phil tried to save her husband when he died in a fall at a construction site three years before.

A mystery story addict, Helen’s approach to solving problems is to mirror the talents of her favorite, strong-minded female detectives like Maisie Dobbs, Jane Marple, Nora Charles, and yes, Nancy Drew. She quickly realizes that solving a murder mystery in real life is a lot more frightening than reading one.

Helen catches ex-Marine, Detective Joe McAlister admiring her legs. But she can see he isn’t swayed by Helen’s loyalty, Joe admits Helen’s insight into back office real estate deals and local players could be valuable. New money from outsiders like Capelli might be breathing new life into Port Anne but there’s plenty of resentment from the locals that feel left behind.

Murder in the Master introduces Helen Morrisey, a sharp-tongued, gutsy and mature woman long on loyalty and short on romance. Together, Helen and Joe will flush out a killer and expose a fraudulent real estate empire determined to keep family secrets and mutual hatred hidden. Click here to buy the book!

Bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins, host of Elaine’s Literary Saon

About our Elaine’s Literary Salon Host, Jeffrey James Higgins: A retired supervisory special agent who writes thrillers, short stories, creative nonfiction, and essays, Jeff has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He received the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Jeffrey has been interviewed by CNN, National Geographic, and The New York Times. Learn more: jeffreyjameshiggings.com

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Elaine’s Literary Salon

About Elaine’s:  A menu filled with delicious modern Mediterranean cuisine selection is sure to please everyone in your party. The dishes are based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt — a combination of Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences. Elaine’s is named for the owner’s grandmother and is based on a promise she made at the age of 12, growing up in Cairo. “I promised my grandma I would someday own a restaurant and name it after her,” shares Cynthia, who is also an author. She and her husband, bestselling thriller novelist Jeffrey James Higgins, are proud to share my family’s recipes with new friends and families in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.” Located in an 1880s building, it was the previous home for 38 years of the beloved bistro Bilbo Baggins. The newly renovated restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Hist