Michael Murphy (14) (–1950)

Parker Knight is a television news man. His wife, Erica, works for the District Attorney's office and is investigating an important businessman, Harrison Bradley. In the course of the investigation, the car with her informant blows up, killing him, the driver and mortally wounding Erica.

Driven by grief, Parker embarks on a mission to bring the guilty parties to justice. What he finds in the course of his investigation, shocks him. With the help of his friends, Justin Kendall and Tina Banks, he brings the villains to justice.

"Scorpion Bay" is a fast paced adventure novel. It's appropriate for adult readers who like a mystery packed with action, adventure and surprising plot twists. I found it extremely hard to put down.
Parker Knight and his friend Justin, are wonderful characters. They're brave and heroic, though they aren't infallible. They do make mistakes, showing their humanity. Somehow, by skill or plain dumb luck, they live to fight another day.

My favorite character is Tina Banks, Justin's girlfriend. At first meeting, she comes off as kind of a bimbo, but as the book continues, she reveals more of her skills. She's funny, intelligent and capable, keeping the men in line and kicking bad guy butt.

"Scorpion Bay" by Michael Murphy is a great read. I highly recommend it.… (mehr)