Beneath the Surface

By Anthony Murphy

The gavel falls, but justice is never that simple.

In the heart of Rochester, New York, Anthony "Preme" Murphy stands accused-his name echoing through the courtroom like a loaded verdict. The trial is only the surface. Beneath it lies a world of unbreakable codes, dangerous loyalties, and the kind of choices that leave scars you can't see.

From the tense chambers of federal court to the unforgiving streets, Beneath the Surface is a raw, unflinching journey through betrayal, survival, and the quiet moments of love that keep a man from losing himself entirely. Friends become enemies, enemies become tools, and every move has a price.

Beneath the surface becomes more than just a legal chronicle-there was Leah, perhaps the best thing to ever come into his life. So full of love, she overflowed his guard, saturating Anthony's heart with unparalleled joy, happiness, and true companionship. It's a story of survival in a system built to break you, but also of the rare bonds and fleeting peace that make the fight worth it.

A gripping blend of memoir and street-lit grit, Anthony Murphy's debut pulls no punches. Every page peels back another layer, revealing not just the crimes and consequences, but the man beneath it all.

Sometimes the truth is deeper than you're ready to dive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQK5P6PL
• ISBN13: 9798990212596
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Tin House Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"