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1991

The Historian's Eye

The journey began with a single question: what happens to the human heart when the maps are redrawn? I spent months in archival libraries, tracing the fault lines of history that would later become the foundation of my novels.

1992

The Siege Inspiration

Discovering the real father-daughter tragedy behind 'Goran’s Dilemma' changed my writing forever. Witnessing the resilience of Sarajevo under siege, I saw love discovered, doomed, and renewed amidst the rubble.

1995

The Reporter's Journey

Writing Mick Morrison’s story required a transformation into a witness. I delved into the dark family secrets and the ethnic cleansing in Višegrad to craft an authentic account of a rookie reporter’s survival through a collapsing nation.

2024

Bridging the Distance

From my desk in Dunbar, Scotland, the mist of the North Sea often feels like the fog over the Balkans. My writing bridges these two worlds, bringing the human stories of 1991–1995 to the global stage.

2026

The Next Chapter

The story doesn't end. I am currently researching my third novel, uncovering more voices from the history books. Stay with me as the journey through the fault lines of history continues.

The Journey Continues

History is an ongoing conversation. Phil Murphy is deep in research for Book Three, weaving the intimate human stories history left behind. Be the first to know when the next chapter arrives.

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