--- product_id: 39902382 title: "Where It Hurts (A Gus Murphy Novel)" brand: "reed farrel coleman" price: "£17.08" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/39902382-where-it-hurts-a-gus-murphy-novel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Where It Hurts (A Gus Murphy Novel) **Brand:** reed farrel coleman **Price:** £17.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Where It Hurts (A Gus Murphy Novel) by reed farrel coleman - **How much does it cost?** £17.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/39902382-where-it-hurts-a-gus-murphy-novel) ## Best For - reed farrel coleman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted reed farrel coleman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Where It Hurts (A Gus Murphy Novel) ## Images ![Where It Hurts (A Gus Murphy Novel) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4187DK3tANL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another fine Long island author *by W***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016* This story begins with a retired Suffolk County (New York) police detective whose world fell apart with the loss of his twenty year old son two years prior. He becomes involved in a mystery that gradually absorbs him and acts as an agent whereby he can emerge from his depression.The author, Reed Coleman, is a very good writer and has created a that novel stands out in a very crowded genre. One thing that seems unique is that his protagonist, Gus Murphy, did not seem to have lapsed into alcoholism as a result of his plight. The other distinctive quality is the setting of the novel on Long Island, New York. He does not write about the familiar Gold Coast north shore, nor does he write about the East End enclaves of the rich and famous. Mr. Coleman has chosen to write about the grittier center of the Island in Suffolk County.In writing about central Suffolk, Mr. Coleman risked limiting the appeal of his novel. For me though, as a lifelong resident of Long Island who currently resides in the area he writes about, this was a huge part of my enjoyment of the story. His descriptions are spot on, especially the opening scenes featuring our dreary winter weather. He obviously has lived here for a long time and certainly is able convey a sense of the local residents through small anecdotes and scenes. For this, alone, I nearly added another star to my rating.The novel is not without its faults. I felt that Gus' seemingly endless internal dialog concerning the loss of his son is at odds with his development as a strong, self reliant, interesting pursuer of clues and suspects. We are reminded of Gus' life tragedies and victimhood at every turn in the novel and certainly on every page. This became monotonous and frustrating to me as a reader. I found myself muttering "we get it..." by page twenty. We Long islanders are not known for our patience.All things considered, I enjoyed the novel and have recommended to friends and family. I would certainly seek out and purchase the next one in the series. My hope is that Mr. Coleman dispenses with Gus' tragedies early on and then gives us a plot that allows Gus to continue moving on with his life and developing as a true "Lawn Guy Land" character. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Coleman's Latest Character = Moe Prager + Hope *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2016* I think this is his best book. Better than the Pragers which is high praise. The tragedy that makes Gus Murphy, and the struggle it creates is more powerful, more primal, more creditable as an ongoing motive--and risk--more tragic and yet far more potentially redemptive. I think (and hope) that Gus will progress as a character in a way Moe, terrific as he was, could not. Moe was pinned in place by a lie, Gus is crushed by a tragedy. We can move forward from Tragedy, or at least move somewhere. Also, though right now Gus is furious at God and manifests this fury by not believing, I'm not sure this is a permanent or at least settled condition. Coleman, Jewish himself, but growing up in Brooklyn, living on long Island and married to a Lutheran, has an excellent grasp of Christianity and especially Catholicism. He surely grasps that a Christian character finally cannot be tragic in the Greek sense--a mere victim of fate. Thus Gus's Catholicism, however much in abeyance, is ultimately a great resource, not only to Gus the person, but to Gus, Coleman's character and to Coleman as author. Take away fate--at least as a final reality from which there is no appeal--and a character can live forever. I don't think Coleman will waste that resource. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good story *by K***D on Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017* I was looking for something to engage me (but not challenge me) and this was it. A good story, complex enough to keep me interested. My favorite character was Slava, the Russian. Still a bit of a mystery. I assume he will show up in future books in this series and look forward to that. Some of the emotional exchanges between the characters ( especially the male/female relationships) seemed forced and trite. That is why I gave it a four star rating. All in all, a good read for its genre. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/39902382-where-it-hurts-a-gus-murphy-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/39902382-where-it-hurts-a-gus-murphy-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*