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We’re James “Murr” Murray from Impractical Jokers and veteran sci-fi author Darren Wearmouth, authors of the new bestselling thriller AWAKENED—Ask Us Anything!
The star of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers—alongside veteran sci-fi and horror writer Darren Wearmouth—delivers a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel in the vein of The Strain, in which a beautiful new subway line in New York City unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself.
After years of waiting, New York's newest subway line is finally ready, an express train that connects the city with the burgeoning communities across the Hudson River. The shining jewel of this state-of-the-art line is a breathtaking visitors’ pavilion beneath the river. Major dignitaries, including New York City’s Mayor and the President of the United States, are in attendance for the inaugural run, as the first train slowly pulls in.
Under the station’s bright ceiling lights, the shiny silver cars gleam. But as the train comes closer into view, a far different scene becomes visible.
All the train’s cars are empty.
All the cars’ interiors are drenched in blood.
As chaos descends, all those in the pavilion scramble to get out. But the horror is only beginning. High levels of deadly methane fill the tunnels. The structure begins to flood. For those who don’t drown, choke or spark an explosion, another terrifying danger awaits—the thing that killed all those people on the train. It’s out there…and it’s coming.
There's something living beneath New York City, and it's not happy we've woken it up.
For more information on AWAKENED:https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062687883/awakened/
BrianRampage60 karma
Hey Murr - looking forward to getting/reading the book. Have you ever been so far as to even pretend to even want to go to do more like?
nemeu50 karma
Are you guys getting recognized more frequently, while shooting impractical Jokers?
What are your favourite moments on the show?
What are some unexpected pros and cons of fame?
Thank you for the excellent work on impractical Jokers. I will surely check Awakened out!
AWAKENEDnovel113 karma
- Yes we are getting more recognized but that is a good problem to have
- 2 way mirrors
- Pro-not waiting in line at amusement parks Cons-everyone thinking I'm pranking them, everywhere I am
AWAKENEDnovel47 karma
Love you guys, I've got to head to the Staten Island Museum for the Grand Opening of the Impractical Jokers exhibit. I cannot thank you enough for buying my thriller Awakened. If you loved it, thanks for spreading the word. Brand new episodes of Jokers begin August 2!
merlin24239 karma
My friend keeps trying to tell me Impractical Jokers isn't a good show. What knowledge of the universe do I have that he doesn't?
vismayz38 karma
Hey Murr! How irritated do you get when someone else besides your 3 best friends refer to you as a ferret?
_Unexpected_56636 karma
What punishment made you almost consider leaving the show? How did that day go before and after the punishment?
PanosZ3135 karma
Hey Murr! The challenges where you are all in a waiting room and you try to make the other joker laugh is one of my favourite challenge. Do you plan on doing more challenges like that in the future?
H23NTER29 karma
Hey Murr! Do you and the Impractical Jokers guys plan on bringing back the Tenderloins Podcast anytime soon?
makeitlookgood26 karma
Did you ever ask out the pretty black woman that the guys hired to flirt with you?
Dutchie420x25 karma
Murr, are any of the characters in Awakened inspired by the other Jokers? It looks like they've all been very supportive of you and your novel on twitter (which I expected no less from them).
My husband, son and I watch Impractical Jokers all the time. We hope to see you in Baltimore for a book signing!
AWAKENEDnovel38 karma
Sal Kirsch is Sal. Mike is Q. Joe was a character who I rewrote into Dwight Munoz
panickattack1323 karma
Hey Murr! Can you tell us more about life before the show? Has your relationship with the guys changed over the years?
AskAboutMyNarcissism20 karma
James, it often seems like you're the only one with a post-IJ exit strategy. Is that accurate or are the other guys secretly planning their next steps?
AWAKENEDnovel53 karma
You try riding the subways at night, you'll see how easy it is to think of a horror!
taragorman20 karma
Hey Murr!! Thanks for doing this, you’re me and my sister’s favorite joker, we love ya :) QUESTION: what’s your favorite punishment that’s been done on one of the guys or yourself? Which one of your punishments was the most embarrassing?
AWAKENEDnovel38 karma
Being Dracula was my favorite and Winnie Cooper was the most embarrassing.
raygilette20 karma
Hey Murr! Would you rather fight 100 duck sized Sals or 1 Sal sized duck?
___Elextrix20 karma
With the increasing popularity of IJ how hard is it now compared to earlier seasons to get footage without people recognizing one of you and ruining the shoot? For instance on an episode of Inside Jokes, it was revealed there was a shoot day cancelled because someone played a saxophone whenever y’all tried to do a challenge.
fern_ciolek15 karma
Are you going to let me take you for a cheeky nandos when you're back in the UK?
juice209214 karma
Hey murr. What’s the hardest prank you ever had to do on impractical jokers?
Capillow13 karma
Hey Murr, you’re my favorite joker. Do you ever feel like you’re not appreciated by the other guys. I’m sure all their wisecracks about you are in good fun, but do you ever get tired of that? They always seem to be asking, “How are we friends with you?” Sorry if this is too personal or too stupid.
BuddyPSN10 karma
howdy murr. do you have a family?
also, out of all the jokers, who is your closest friend?
AWAKENEDnovel34 karma
I have my parents, sisters and lots of nieces and nephews. and my blankie
KoriandrDickGrayson9 karma
Hi Murr! My husband and I are HUGE fans. (Since season 1!!) I have two questions for you: What is the dumbest way you’ve been injured? And what’s the most useless talent you have?
AWAKENEDnovel16 karma
Dodgeball punishment sent me to the hospital. I can catch 27 quarters stacked vertically on my elbow.
Schneeje9 karma
Hey Murr! Wife and I are huge fans of your show and planning on seeing you in Milwaukee on my birthday!
What do you personally think is the best look for you? Wearing Q’s hair, all the piercings, or bald without eyebrows?
VFranQui8 karma
Hi Darren. Hey Murr, did you know Nick Kroll in college? I noticed that you both went to Georgetown.
mikeu156 karma
Hi murr how dissapointed was your dad when he first saw your movie "damned" what did he first say?
BeeptheBeeper5 karma
Do you have a favourite tv show? Author? What made you decide to write a thriller novel?
Mariet9494 karma
Hiya Murr and Darren... How did you two connect that resulted in your collaboration on "Awakened"?
AWAKENEDnovel10 karma
Harper Collins recommended best selling authors to me to choose from and I fell in love with Darren.
Coleenrosek4 karma
I love your show! Did you ever imagine it would be this big and widely adored?
emilaaayxD3 karma
Hey murr! Loving the book so far!! How far are you on your videos for people who bought the book? Trying to keep mine a secret for the fiancé but its so hard!
lolitsshea3 karma
Our whole family watches your show, we went to your live show in St. Augustine, FL! We would have loved to meet you but it was packed! Whats the secret in meeting you guys? Oh, and will the book be available on audible?
JayZeld3 karma
Hi Murr! My wife and I love the show, die hard fans since Season 1. I have two questions for you: what is the one food you WILL NOT eat, and what was your very first job?
ShaidPhoto3 karma
Hi James and Darren!! I can’t wait to see you both on #JokersCruise 3! Are you excited for the cruise? Loved your book!
RedditUserCommon3 karma
Hey Murr! I have loved impractical Jokers from the beginning and it’s always cool to see people from your favorite shows thrive in other environments!
Your my girlfriends favorite on the show by the way, anyway she could get a shoutout?:D
jeersandtears2 karma
Hi Murr and Darren! I'm a huge fan of the show and an avid reader, so I can't wait to get a copy of the book! My question: do you feel like your persona on the show is honest to who you actually are? If not, what does IJ fail to show about you?
HopeLesleigh2 karma
Was there any doubt in your mind that this book may not publish even after signing with Harper Collins?
AWAKENEDnovel3 karma
Once Harper Collins bought it, I was confident it would get published
Hufflepuff942 karma
Hi guys. Me and my friend love the book! We've even met up, just to talk about the book! When you started writing it, did you know who was going survive? I'm surprised anyone survived!
2_Smokin_Barrels2 karma
After the episode where you lost and was left standing naked in the park, did you go online to find the pics people were taking with their cell phones?
Edit: I wanted to add that my wife and I love the show!
doubleohkevinnnn2 karma
How did the haunted house/escape come about? Did you get assistance from prop people from Jokers that helped make it come to reality, or was it all new people?
AWAKENEDnovel4 karma
I thought it would be super cool to actually experience the book visually. I did not use our prop people, I collaborated with Blood Manor.
TechWalker2 karma
To Murr: What inspired you to write a book? Were there any challenges involved that you didn't expect initially?
frayedwings2 karma
Hi Murr! Just FYI, out of all the jokers, you're my favorite!
What's your favorite mythical creature?
preppyhellraiser2 karma
Murr, you went to catholic school, what was the extent of your sex Ed/ abstinence training?!
cardsyanks522 karma
Hey Murr, What was your hardest punishment on the show? Just watched the one where you put out people’s cigarettes and can’t think it can be much harder than that. Murry Christmas!
bemidjipaleale2 karma
Was there a different working title for the novel or another option that you had besides Awakened? Ps. Reading it now! Really enjoying it so far :)
ndgtoxic2 karma
Hey Murr, love you and the show! Just curious, what would you be doing right now if you never met the guys? Would you be writing books like Awakened?
jerseydan19772 karma
I read Awakened and loved it. You’ve stated before that this was initially written many years ago. What did you have to change from the original to keep it timely?
jenmom842 karma
Are you guys going to be doing the book reading ever summer at the book store?
jehc762 karma
Hello, James and Darren! Congratulations on the release of the book!
To both: how did your collaboration come about?
James: Thanks for the video for my son's birthday adventures! Will be giving it to him soon, along with the copy of the book, and tix to Cranjis! Do you plan on venturing out on your own as an author? Will you stick with sci-fi, or are you interested in other genres? Also, congrats on the opening of the IJ exhibit at the SI Museum!
qmracer012 karma
Hey Murr! I love the show and I am a huge fan! What was the hardest part of writing the novel?
coryrenton2 karma
what are your favorite novels that you think have not done well because they have been classified into a genre that they don't actually belong to? if you could get away with it, which incorrect genre would you want booksellers to place your novel in?
AWAKENEDnovel8 karma
Not yet, but I kinda like Awakened: Evolution and Awakened: Extinction
jenmom842 karma
Will you guys you, and Darren be doing more book reading all though awakened??
AWAKENEDnovel3 karma
Yep - I'll be doing book readings / signings in every city that the Jokers are on tour!
jojojeggings2 karma
Murr! My almost favourite of all the jokers! If my wife and I come visit NYC, can we stay with you to save money on a hotel?
AWAKENEDnovel3 karma
We're developing 6 books and the accompanying tv series / movies based on these projects
puregambit67 karma
Hey Murr! I love Awakened!! Do you and Joe, Q, & Sal still hang out outside of filming Jokers?
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