Steve Murray

Steve Murray is an aviation author based in Perth, Western Australia, with roots in Rhodesia where his early experiences living and working sparked a lifelong passion for flight. His career in aviation spans over four decades and forms the foundation of his writing, which captures the wonder, discipline, and thrill of flying.

He began writing in the late 1990s, publishing his first children’s book Hunty the Jet Fighter in 1998, inspired by the Hawker Hunter jet fighter he purchased in 1995. Since then, he has authored several children’s books in Australia, delighting young readers with the adventures of Hunty. His most recent work, The Joy of Flying, is a memoir that reflects on his career and the joy he found in the skies.

Though not originally intending to become an author or illustrator, Steve has been deeply moved by the enthusiastic response to his books. His readers’ appreciation continues to motivate him as he works on new stories, including the upcoming Hunty Rescues the Dolphins.

Now retired, Steve enjoys homeschooling his daughter, painting, exercising, and watching the restoration of his beloved Hawker Hunter at a local museum. His writing is infused with the pleasure he derived from aviation and serves as an invitation for others to share in that joy.

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Hunty Book 4 Operation Vipers

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Buckle up and get ready for another adrenaline-pumping adventure with *Operation Viper*, the fourth installment in Steve Murray’s The Boy Jet Fighter Pilot series. If you’ve been following Michael and his fearless aviation-mad family, this book takes the excitement to new heights—literally! In true Murray fashion, Operation Viper blends adventure, heart, and a love for flying into a story that’s hard to put down. It’s a must-read for young readers with big dreams and a thirst for action. Fasten your seatbelt—this mission is one wild, exhilarating flight!

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FC Hunty Book 3 Operation Dolphins
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Hunty Book 3 Operation Dolphins

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In this third book in the “The Boy Jet Fighter” series – a ‘çhapter book’for 8 to 12 year olds – Michael finds himself once again in his flying dimension. This time the ‘Rebel’ islanders have more advanced fighters which Michael and his family have to deal with.
Fearing for the safety of his young pilots, Paul and the Elders of the Savu Island Group decide to arm the Hunter and Mirage. Join Michael in the cockpit as he learns new aerial combat skills.

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Hunty Book 2 Operation Tigers

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In this second book of the series, Michael finds himself once again in his flying dimension but this time with new challenges. The Sumatran Tiger, a beautiful cat genetically close to its extinct ancestors, is getting near extinction on Tiger Island. This invites poachers to the island and what follows is an action packed adventure to save precious endangered species from the human greed for animal parts.
Join Michael and his friends as they try to prevent the poachers and their rebel air support from killing the tigers. Michael is elated as this time he gets to fly Delta, the sleek Mirage jet fighter.

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Hunty Book 1 Operation Gunboat

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This series is a book for young-readers that provides a gripping approach to fast jet fighter flying with all the thrill of real-life combat.

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The Joy of Flying

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Steve Murray shares his love affair with jet fighters with us. Steve started by putting all his stories on paper because, in his words: “I have been writing all this stuff for the last twenty years, for Amy and Angelique (his daughters) because they have no idea what life was like in Rhodesia. Even if they went to Zimbabwe now, it is nothing like the country we knew…”
“Reading your stories is like reading a Tom Clancy book – once you start it is difficult to put down – thank you for putting me virtually in the cockpit with all of the sense smells and feelings…” ~Micheal Groenewald.

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