136
I Am James Murray, aka Murr from Impractical Jokers. I'm here with Darren Wearmouth, and together we wrote The Stowaway, a cruise ship thriller that just went on sale this week. Ask us anything!
Hi Reddit,
Our new book, The Stowaway, went on sale this week (shorturl.at/qvCKT), and we'd love to chat about it with you. We'll leave the full description below, but in short, we think R.L. Stine sums it up best: "Trapped on a cruise ship with a twisted murderer onboard. Intense horror. Frightening suspense. A true mystery. Lots of twists and turns. What more could you want? This is my kind of book!"
So have at it... ask us anything!
Two years ago, Maria Fontana, the head of the Psychology Department at Columbia University, sat on a jury for one of the most depraved cases ever to pass through the hallowed halls of City Hall. Wyatt Butler, an antique watch restorer and alleged serial killer, was portrayed in the courtroom as a brutal monster. But Maria had to make the tough choice. In good conscience, she couldn't convict him based purely on circumstantial evidence, and her deciding vote set Wyatt Butler free. The media soon outed her as the lone juror and her successful and quaint life was turned upside down. The victims of Wyatt's ritualistic killings never forgave her either.
Now, she and her family have decided to take a vacation to get away from everything: a two-week-long transatlantic cruise. Nothing, and nobody should be able to bother her there. With her two twins and her fiancé Steve, she is set to put the past behind her as soon as the ship leaves port. But when a passenger mysteriously disappears, Maria is left to wonder if maybe this was no coincidence. When another passenger is discovered brutally murdered in a similar way to Butler’s ritualistic MO, the ship goes on lockdown.
Maria, one of only twelve people in the world with intimate knowledge of the case, faces a perilous ticking clock. Is it a copycat? Or is she trapped on board with the bloodthirsty maniac she chose to set free?
Jamesmurrayofficial18 karma
Huge thanks to all our fans for the fun questions! And definitely pick up a copy of our new serial killer thriller THE STOWAWAY - you will absolutely love it!
Amazon: shorturl.at/hnJ69
Audio book: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Stowaway-Audiobook/1250790034
Autographed copies: https://jamesmurrayofficial.com/book-events/
PainWouldntStop15 karma
murr how do you feel knowing that you made all of our days because of everything you do? i just wanna say thank you man, i appreciate it.
Illustrious-Talk-3487 karma
Hi murr will you ever go skydiving again? Your best is the best on tv hands down!!
Pepsi-Bear6 karma
Do you ever get embarrassed by the stuff you’re writing. I like to write stories and ideas for tv shows that come to my mind for fun, but sometimes I feel like everything I’m writing is stupid, and I get really embarrassed. It kind of feels like everyone I know is right behind me watching me write, and they all hate it. Is there any way to overcome this?
Jamesmurrayofficial9 karma
Don't get embarrassed! Keep at it and know that you can do this!!
theglovedoesntfittho5 karma
Hey Murr! How hard is it to film IJ nowadays with how popular you guys have become?
Jamesmurrayofficial4 karma
Yes! The Stowaway! A serial killer on a cruise ship: https://www.amazon.com/Stowaway-Novel-James-Murray/dp/1250263654
Jamesmurrayofficial8 karma
We love creating thrillers that scare people and have a great mystery to them. The Stowaway is so so good. It'll keep you guessing to the very end who the killer is!
gamecrazyh5 karma
Hey Murr! Huge fan of Impractical Jokers. I just wanted to say thank you for bringing fun and laughter to an otherwise very dark time in this world.
Is there a fan experience from going on your solo tours or touring with the rest of the guys that sticks out in your mind as an absolute favorite? (also, my sisters want to know if the tattoo on your leg is real. They don't believe me.) Loving the new book, BTW!
Jamesmurrayofficial5 karma
Madison Square Garden was probably the best night of our lives!
Jamesmurrayofficial18 karma
We got kicked out of that university because of the library bit
sylhkc4 karma
Hi Murr and Darren!! I’m looking forward to your book!! Any ETA on when the new season of IJ will air?? I was laughing my butt off when you and the boys were in Dover, NJ. I grew up 5 minutes away from there in Rockaway!! Lol!
Jamesmurrayofficial12 karma
A dude asking me at halftime at Giants stadium in the mens room if I was filming the show
Kit_Kat_2463 karma
Hey! I have tickets to see you in Florida and I was trying to buy backstage tour with you but it sold out. Do you know if you will have more? I would love to meet yall.
Jamesmurrayofficial8 karma
Reach out to Joe Turrigiano at [joe@impractical.tv](mailto:joe@impractical.tv) and hopefully he can help you out
ms98nyg3 karma
Other than crydiving, what was the worst thing the other guys have done to you on the show? Love ya Murr!
Cherish_x0x03 karma
If you guys could of gave joe gatto a tattoo what would you make him get?
ElJraldo3 karma
Hey murr, was there ever a punishment on the show that never aired? And if so what was and who was the punishment for?
Jamesmurrayofficial9 karma
Only one. They made me ride a mechanical bull. Ultimately we thought it looked like too much fun
DiamondGirl4733 karma
Hi Murr! I came to your trivia night a month or so ago to promote the new book. I'm looking forward to receiving my copy! You are such a sweetheart! I'm an A&E writer and would love to interview you about the new novel. What's the best way to get in touch with you to set up something?
tammym19723 karma
Murr! How do you guys decide who is punished on Impractical Jokers? I know it's not based on who wins or loses and is pre determined. And also why are you and Sal punished more than Joe for example? Is it because he is shameless? Thank you for your time!
Jamesmurrayofficial8 karma
When one of us uses the bathroom, the other guys secretly plan their punishments!
CaptanSpaulding3 karma
Will there be another season of Dinner Party? My wife is dying to know!
JrzyGrlinGA2 karma
Hey Murr & Darren! It's Beth. Just wanted to say thanks again for the book launch & after party Tuesday night. Did you keep celebrating after it ended? LOL!!
K9NM2 karma
Do you know if any more tour dates will be added to the new tour?
Also, if you could only watch one TV show for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Dazzl1ngHaz32 karma
If you guys had a lightsaber battle who would fight for the light and who the dark?!?
NumroUno2 karma
Hey Murr big fan, i got a question and a request if you mind, where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years time do you think that you’ll publish more books? and the request is can you say “Hey Mohammed what’s up?” thanks
Jamesmurrayofficial7 karma
Totally - I have 3 more books coming out next year - a kids book series called Area 51 Interns. And Darren are are working on new thrillers now
threewhiteroses2 karma
Hey! What unexpected ways has covid changed the way you film since you interact with strangers for the most part?
Also, welcome to the area! Hoping to run into you sometime.
Jamesmurrayofficial5 karma
I'm appearing on Friday in Collegeville PA (not far from Philly) meeting fans and signing books! You should come: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-murr-at-the-towne-book-center-collegeville-pa-tickets-170150090501
Jamesmurrayofficial2 karma
I am the only one that still does meet and greets. You can find them here: https://jamesmurrayofficial.com/murr-meet-greet/
confrin1 karma
Murr what was your first reaction when you saw impractical jokers the movie ?
SPP_TheChoiceForMe28 karma
Hey Murr! I recently found out you had children and wanted to say congrats! My question is: do you expect this to have any impact on future seasons of Impractical Jokers?
View HistoryShare Link