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Historical Novel Society Reviews Golden Spike

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Historical Novel Society published a review this month of Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Three. Jess Westerhoff provided the review and states in part, “It’s well-researched and has an exciting conclusion.” You can read the entire review here: … Continue reading →

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The Iron Horse Chronicles Trilogy Complete

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Iron Horse Chronicles trilogy is complete. I have received finished, hard-bound copies of the third book, Golden Spike. Five Star Publishing will release the book officially on July 19, 2017. As usual, they have produced a first-class product. I … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

Five Star Publishing, the publisher of my trilogy The Iron Horse Chronicles, is sponsoring a giveaway on Goodreads for copies of the ARC of Golden Spike. Golden Spike, the third book in the trilogy is scheduled for release on July 19, … Continue reading →

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Trilogy Approaching Completion

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

With the Iron Horse Chronicles trilogy approaching completion, I have changed the header on this website. For the past couple of years, Union Pacific’s Engine 119 has been approaching Promontory Summit in Utah from a distance. On July 19, 2017, Golden … Continue reading →

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Wyoming History News Announces Golden Spike

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

Wyoming History News, the official newsletter for the Wyoming State Historical Society, announced the upcoming release of Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Three, in its April 2017 edition. I have created this collage from the newsletter’s masthead and the announcement … Continue reading →

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Roundup Magazine Article

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

I am proud to inform readers of this blog that Roundup Magazine published an article I wrote in the April 2017 issue.  The article is entitled: “In 1866, the UP made tracks to the first Wild West Show.” Shown here … Continue reading →

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Sun City Anthem Book Signing

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

During the annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair at Sun City Anthem, Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, April 8, 2017, I signed books for several folks who purchased Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, and Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book … Continue reading →

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Golden Spike Available for Pre-Order

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Three, is now available for pre-order from Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You can select the tabs in the right-hand sidebar of this website to go to the respective Robert Lee Murphy page and select Golden … Continue reading →

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Local Author Showcase

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, March 18, 2017, I participated in the annual Local Author Showcase at the Paseo Verde Library in Henderson, Nevada. Seventy authors from the Vegas Valley autographed their books for patrons of the library. The authors were divided into … Continue reading →

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Great New E-book Website

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

Until recently, when folks wanted to read The Iron Horse Chronicles in e-book form, they were limited to Amazon’s Kindle. Five Star Publishing has placed its books, including mine, on a great new site that now allows other ways to enjoy e-books. Now, when buyers … Continue reading →

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