Dream Me Dead Wins Eight Major Literary Awards, Cementing Laurie Elizabeth Murphy's Status as a Standout Voice in Psychological Thrillers

"Most people think that death is final. Most people are wrong."
Stuart, FL, USA - April 14, 2026 - Following the success of Dream Me Home, Laurie Elizabeth Murphy delivers an electrifying sequel in Dream Me Dead, a psychological thriller driven by a high-stakes court case, tangled relationships, and a shocking, unforgettable twist. The novel's blend of suspense, emotional complexity, and psychological insight has captivated readers and critics alike, quickly propelling it into the spotlight as one of the most exciting thrillers on the contemporary fiction scene.

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That momentum has translated into an incredible eight award wins, firmly establishing Dream Me Dead as an award-winning force in the mystery and suspense genres. The novel recently earned top honors from the Halloween Book Festival (General Fiction), was named Best Fiction by both the Southern California Book Festival and the New England Book Festival, and received Best Adult Fiction from the Readers' Choice Book Awards. Additional wins from the Literary Global Book Awards (Fiction: Mystery & Suspense), the Literary Titan Book Award (Paranormal Mystery/Thriller), the Author Shout Book Awards (Best Book), and the American Writing Awards (Fiction: Psychological) underscore the novel's compelling storytelling, psychological depth, and powerful resonance with readers across multiple genres.

Murphy's impressive descriptive skills, imbued with her insights into both psychology and relationship/marital facets, brings a new level of achievement to the literary realm. This book, from start to finish, is completely involving, one that challenges the reader once started, to read to the end. One of the finest mystery thrillers this reviewer has encountered!

Grady Harp, Amazon Top 100 Hall of Fame Reviewer

In her first book, we are introduced to Peggy Prescott, a woman found in dead in her bed of seemingly hypothermia. In the months leading up to her death, Peggy was meeting with a therapist, whom she revealed to that she had been having dreams of a mysterious man in a parallel universe. However, the odd circumstances surrounding her death, including her dreams, her husband, and a wide cast of colorful characters with motive, leave questions unanswered, even when Peggy is at peace.

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There's nothing as compelling as a courtroom drama and Laurie Elizabeth Murphy's new novel has courtroom drama in spades. The book is definitely a page turner and you won't want to put it down as you see the mystery unfold.

John Kelly, Detroit Free Press

Dream Me Dead picks up with Peggy's husband, Rob, on trial for her murder. Accompanied by a lawyer who is unsure of his innocence and people who have reason to put the blame on him, Rob navigates the aftermath of losing his wife, his crumbling family, and possibility of going to jail over a crime he didn't commit. Dream Me Dead takes us back through the cast of characters from the first book and their intertwining stories. The biggest mysteries are these: What misdeeds is Rob guilty of, what really happened to Peggy Prescott, and can it hold up in a court of law, no matter how absurd the real answer seems?

Laurie Elizabeth Murphy is a talented author who has won a multitude of awards for her books, and her history in the psychology field helps bring these characters to life, giving them realistic thoughts, motives, and opinions.

Lauren Lee, Writer and Editor

For fans of crime and mystery, Dream Me Dead is the perfect sequel to a psychological thriller. Laurie Elizabeth Murphy has decades of experience as a psychotherapist, and it is reflected through the way she portrays the deep inner workings of the mind. She won a variety of awards for Dream Me Home , including those from the PenCraft Book Awards and the Outstanding Creator Awards. Dream Me Dead is the much-anticipated continuation of her talent and is certain to be a sensation for years to come!

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About Laurie Elizabeth Murphy:

Laurie is a full-time author of both non-fiction and fiction books. She previously worked as a Registered Nurse and Psychology Counselor with degrees from the Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing and St. Joseph's College. Growing up, she was a ballet student at the MET in New York City and The Juilliard School of Music and Dance. She currently resides in Florida, and she has four children and six grandchildren.

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She has published many nonfiction books, co-authoring with her late husband to write In the Best Interest of the Child: A Manual for Divorcing Parents , Eight Strategies for Successful Step-Parenting , and You Don't Know Anything: A Manual for Parenting Teenagers . She has also written and self-published Satori, Wherever the Wind Blows Me , and Cellophane Memories . Additionally, she writes a bi-monthly column for My Living, a local magazine. Her hit novel Dream Me Home has won a variety of awards, including the PenCraft Book Award for Best Fiction in the Mystery-Sleuth category, the Literary Titan Silver Book Award for the best fiction book in the Romantic Suspense/Thriller genre, and eight wins from The Outstanding Creator Awards.

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