Award-Winning Books

Forevermore

Forevermore is the opening novel in the Pat O’Malley Mysteries and establishes James Musgrave’s voice as a writer of tightly constructed, character driven crime fiction. Set against a richly drawn backdrop, the novel follows an investigator navigating moral ambiguity, personal consequence, and the long shadows cast by unresolved violence.

Recognized with first prize honors, the book was praised for its narrative control, atmospheric tension, and confident handling of genre conventions while maintaining a distinctly literary edge.

Love Zombies of San Diego

Written under the pseudonym E.Z. Graves, Love Zombies of San Diego blends horror, satire, and romance into a sharp and unexpectedly humane novel. Set in a familiar Southern California landscape, the story uses the undead not for spectacle, but as a lens for examining intimacy, isolation, and emotional survival.

Named a finalist for the San Diego Book Awards, the novel was recognized for its originality, tonal balance, and ability to subvert genre expectations while remaining accessible and emotionally grounded.

The Angel’s Trumpet

The Angel’s Trumpet is a historical mystery distinguished by its meticulous research, controlled pacing, and immersive atmosphere. Set within a carefully rendered historical context, the novel unfolds through layered revelations that reward close reading and sustained attention.

Awarded a 9.0 overall rating in the BookLife Prize, the book was noted for its craftsmanship, tonal consistency, and confident narrative voice, marking it as one of Musgrave’s most accomplished works.