Don’t Explain

Don’t Explain by Dallas Murphy

The third Artie Deemer Mystery

Artie Deemer’s dog Jellyroll, the star of stage, screen, and retail packaging, is getting death threats from a pair of crazed stalkers. So the twosome and Artie’s live-in lover Crystal, a professional pool player, flee to a remote island off the coast of Maine, only to discover that their hideaway is over-run with an assortment of colorful killers…and that there’s a huge storm rolling in.  And that’s only the beginning of their troubles.


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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 Don’t Explain

Don’t Explain 5.0

Careening between over-the-top humor and edge-of-the-seat suspense, Don’t Explain is a delightful ride

San Francisco Chronicle

Don’t Explain 5.0

Straw Dogs meets Lassie

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