The beloved debut of Rhys Bowen's New York Times bestselling Molly Murphy mystery series, re-released in trade paperback as a Minotaur Signature. This reissue is part of the Minotaur Signature Editions program.

With Murphy's Law, Rhys Bowen introduced readers to her spirited Irish sleuth Molly Murphy, and from then on readers have been smitten by the peasant who always thought there was something more in store for her. She couldn't have known how right she was until the day she became a murderer, albeit in self-defense. Her only chance at escape is a false identity and a steamship to America.

When the ship reaches New York, Molly has only one last hurdle to clear: Ellis Island. Unfortunately, before she can leave a man is brutally murdered. Under a cloud of suspicion, she's allowed to leave for Manhattan. Alone in a new country, she sets out to clear her name because if she can't, she'll be sent back to Ireland, where the gallows await.