The Complete Deemer

The Complete Deemer by Dallas Murphy

ALL THREE OF DALLAS MURPHY’S ARTIE DEEMER NOVELS IN ONE VOLUME

Artie Deemer lives off his dog Jellyroll, star of movies TV and dog food advertising. In the Edgar-Award finalist Lover Man, Artie becomes a reluctant detective when his ex-girlfriend is killed.

In Lush Life, Artie falls for a sexy pool player whose sleazy ex-husband has disappeared with $14 million of his company’s assets. Now Artie finds himself in the middle of wild caper involving the mob and the CIA.

In Don’t Explain, Jellyroll has become the target of death threats from crazed stalkers, so Artie takes him to a remote island, only to discover their hideaway is overrun with an assortment of colorful killers.


Books by Dallas Murphy

The Complete Deemer

The Complete Deemer

All three of Dallas Murphy's Artie Deemer novels, hailed by Publishers Weekly as an "outstanding series," now in one volume for the first time.

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Lover Man

Lover Man

The first mystery in Dallas Murphy’s acclaimed Artie Deemer series is a wild ride filled with blackmailers, killers, and crazy combat pilots. An Edgar Award finalist, Publishers Weekly called it one of best novels of the year. You’ll agree.

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Don’t Explain

Don’t Explain

Follow Artie Deemer and his dog Jellyroll on a road trip to Maine where “getaway” takes on a new meaning as they’re tracked by a serial killer in this outrageously-inventive third novel in Dallas Murphy’s acclaimed mystery series.

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Lush Life

Lush Life

Artie Deemer and his celebrity dog Jellyroll are back in this rollicking sequel to Dallas Murphy's acclaimed Lover Man. This time, Artie’s in love – and in trouble – in a wickedly-funny adventure that will leave you wanting more.

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Reviews For The Complete Deemer

The Complete Deemer 5.0

Artie Deemer is a true original – the frantic, antic humor carries along the characterization and narration like twin, runaway trains

Chicago Sun Times

The Complete Deemer 5.0

The writing is flip and sophisticated

New York Times

The Complete Deemer 5.0

A bouncy, quirky, funny mystery…more twists and turns than a New York cab driver running up the meter

Washington Post

The Complete Deemer 5.0

An outstanding series

Publishers Weekly