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Publication Date: November 21, 2005

Urban thriller involving a young woman named Sandra Lyte from Richmond Virginia who leaves her hometown to find her dreams in New York City. To her disappointment and sorrow though she only finds betrayal and terror as her life is torn apart. Through courage and determination Sandra finds the will to bring those responsible for her pain and suffering to justice. A first rate thriller that will keep the reader turning pages.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Urban thriller involving a young woman named Sandra Lyte from Richmond Virginia who leaves her hometown to find her dreams in New York City. To her disappointment and sorrow though she only finds betrayal and terror as her life is torn apart. Through courage and determination Sandra finds the will to bring those responsible for her pain and suffering to justice. A first rate thriller that will keep the reader turning pages.

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About the Author

New author Dwayne Murray resides in New York City where he was born and raised. An electrician by trade Mr. Murray is proud and confident of his first novel and has hopes of completing many more thrillers in the near future.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Raw, Gritty and In Your Face!, May 16, 2006

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Yasmin Coleman (PENNSYLVANIA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mouse That Roared (Paperback)

The Mouse That Roared by Dwayne Murray, Sr. is an intensely gritty and raw tale. All Sandra Lyte ever wanted was to be loved and cherished. She wanted her strict, Pentecostal parents to express their love via positive encouragement and to support her and her dreams. When she enters a beauty pageant, against their wishes, they turn their backs against her and disown her. With nothing keeping her in the small town of Richmond, Virginia, Sandra decides to strike out and seek new opportunities in the city of dreams and fame-The Big Apple, New York City. Attractive, young, inexperienced, naive and alone in a big city, Sandra is easy bait for those who prey on women. Enters Doug Gunner who spells fresh meat and quickly swoops in for his next target.

Doug dresses the part of an investment banker and exporter, but underneath the exterior is a cruel, brutal thug, drug dealer and murderer. Sandra will soon learn the truth but when she does Doug will have claimed her and their twin son and daughter as one of his possessions and will not allow them to leave. Doug preys on Sandra's low esteem and confidence and for seven years he tortures her physically and emotionally while using their children in this deadly game of cat and mouse. Because Doug was never shown love by his parents, he did not understand Sandra's love for their children nor that she would go through any means necessary to protect them or die trying. When tragedy occurs, Sandra finds the inner strength she needs to face the demons that control her life and to remove their hold on her future.

Plot-driven, fast paced, action packed, filled with multiple twists and turns, The Mouse that Roared will appeal to urban/erotic readers as well as fans of Noire. Not since G from G-Spot have I encountered a male character as mean and vicious as Doug. Lacking any redeeming qualities, he is a character that readers will love to hate and unfortunately be too memorable to forget. As I read, it seemed as though the Mouse That Roared had been written for the big screen. As for what the storyline lacked in characterization, it more than made up for with plot. I was not surprised when I got to the end and saw that the author had already imagined The Mouse That Roared as a big-screen production and had sketched out who would play each of the characters. The Mouse that Roared is an urban fiction novel with a moving storyline and good writing. However, before reading the book, I recommend you heed the following note.
DISCLAIMER: Violence, graphic language, explicit sexual scenes move this raw and gritty tale along and keeps the reader anxiously reading until the last page. APOOO rating: 3.5 stars

Reviewed by Yasmin
APOOO BookClub
www.apooo.org

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5.0 out of 5 stars Off The Hook!!!!! Book Bandit (Los Angeles, CA), May 24, 2006

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Let me say first off that i have read over 500 books in the urban genre. some i have really enjoyed (harlem girl lost, coldest winter ever and Dutch I&II) just to name a few. A friend of mine in Compton kept telling me about this book for three weeks until i said ok let me cop this. In a Nutshell Mr. Dwayne Murray i have never heard of you before until this book which i assume is your first. Brother my Brother You did your damn thing!!! First off your writing style is very unique because it felt to me that i was watching a movie and not reading a book. Your description to detail is off the hook and the way you established your characters in dealing with good vs evil just blew me away. I rooted for sandra lyte from the mnute she left viginia and hated doug gunner as soon as he turned 13!!! Thats how you keep a readers attention my brother. I wont tell much about the story but i will say this, anybody and i mean anybody who wants to read a sure nuff book on fire GET THIS!!! Finally Mr. Murray please do me a favor and keep on writing ok? Dont stop creating my man because my word is my bond you have a fan in the Bandit!! Oh my last thing, i didn't miss the fact that not once did you use the N word in your book RESPECT my brother. EVERYBODY get the MOUSE!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I have ever read!!, November 22, 2005

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The Mouse That Roared is one of the best novels I have ever read. It will keep you turning page after page. I recommend this novel to anyone who likes drama, and suspense. This is no ordinary book that you will find in the bookstore. The drama keeps coming, and coming. You will never get bored with this novel, believe me. One of the things I like best about this novel is Sandra. She is the main character in this book. She is so full of determination that you would probably want to meet her in reality. I started reading this book on Sunday, and didn't finish until Monday night. I couldn't put the book down, and trust me you won't either.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Job--of taking the title from another man's book
Leonard Wibberley wrote a beloved novel in the 60s, "The Mouse That Roared".

Nice way to boost your sales--trying to confuse the bookbuying public. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
As I was reading this book, I felt as if I was right in the midst of things as they happened! That's what you call great writing! Thanks,Dwayne. It's a movie on paper!

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Published on July 23, 2008 by Denise B. Washington

5.0 out of 5 stars RAW REAL RAW!!!!!!!! WOULD GIVE TWENTY STARS!!!!!
I READ THIS BOOK LIKE A YEAR AGO, I FELT COMPELLED TO WRITE THIS REVIEW. I HAVE READ LOTS AND I DO MEAN LOTS OF BOOKS BEFORE,NEVER HAVE I EVER WANTED TO LET EVERY AND ANYONE KNOW... Read more

Published on December 6, 2007 by SASSY SHAY

5.0 out of 5 stars Roar, Sandra, Roar!!!
Doug Gunner, mentally abused by his father, is a cold-blooded hustler. Sandra Lyte, abandoned by her church-going parents, is the "mouse" who finally roars. Read more

Published on September 30, 2007 by gorjis1

4.0 out of 5 stars Read this book, you will love it
Wow, I could not put this book down, Dwayne Murray, Sr. wrote a real winner. This could easily be a movie. I won't give away any clues, pick up the book and read it for yourself.

Published on September 18, 2007 by RAD Man

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cost of Love...Survival is the Name of the Game
The Mouse That Roared by Dwayne Murray Sr. is a story of Doug Gunner and Sandra Lyte. Doug and Sandra come from two very different families and communities, but at the same time... Read more

Published on September 11, 2007 by Lady Flava of Flava News

5.0 out of 5 stars A Master Story From A Master Storyteller
Iceberg Slim, Chester Himes, and now Dwayne Murray, Sr.: in the annals of literary greatness, a new name must now be placed... Read more

Published on September 6, 2007 by Apex Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Making for a movie!!!!!
All I can say about this book if you are trying to figure out if you want to buy this book--- Hurry UP! U don't know what you are missing! Read more

Published on August 21, 2007 by L. Romich

5.0 out of 5 stars A Standing Roaring Ovation! (token787)
This book was excellent. It was a great read from start to end. It's not the average read, it's gone shock u and upset u until, u yourself start roaring for Sandra. Read more

Published on August 21, 2007 by token

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It is the summer in the Gunner's muggy Bronx apartment and a nine-year-old, chubby-cheeked boy named Doug is quietly looking through his parent's slightly opened bedroom door. Read the first page

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bully club, crunch ice cream, dinette table

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New York, Sandra Lyte, Minister Lyte, Mouse That Roared, Fred Gunner, Maria Copper, Tony Harris, Tony Marino, Detective Harris, Grand Concourse, Merry Christmas, Doug Gunner, Pamela Brown, Thal Roared, Valentine Avenue, Baby Powder, Detective Sam Daniels, Jack Daniels, Mario Chavez, Miss Richmond, Rose Garden, Webster Avenue, Detective Daniels, Detective Joseph, Hey Doug

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