{"product_id":"once-a-mutt-9780615868691","title":"Once a Mutt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA withdrawn widow of a once-famous animal activist comes forward with a $2 million claim, saying her furry-friendly husband has been dead for eight years. With an ocean-themed investment drying up his coffers, Trace sets out to find out if she's batty or if the husband flew the coop. But things get tricky when a gorilla-sized housekeeper gives Trace the strong-arm and a bored housewife tries to slither her way into his bed. Can Trace get out of this zoo alive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurphy, Warren:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - WARREN MURPHY was born in Jersey City, where he worked in journalism and politics until launching the Destroyer series with Richard Sapir in 1971. A screenwriter (Lethal Weapon II, The Eiger Sanction) as well as a novelist, Murphy's work has won a dozen national awards, including multiple Edgars and Shamuses. He has lectured at many colleges and universities, and is currently offering writing lessons at his website, WarrenMurphy.com. A Korean War veteran, some of Murphy's hobbies include golf, mathematics, opera, and investing. He has served on the board of the Mystery Writers of America, and has been a member of the Screenwriters Guild, the Private Eye Writers of America, the International Association of Crime Writers, and the American Crime Writers League. He has five children: Deirdre, Megan, Brian, Ardath, and Devin.","brand":"Warren Murphy Media, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50326493495570,"sku":"9780615868691","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_03f40fa5-aee9-4573-960e-8e34594dbdf1.jpg?v=1727702722","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/once-a-mutt-9780615868691","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}