Author Talk by Chloe Melas & Elizabeth Murphy: Luck of the Draw: Memoir by WWII Airman Frank Murphy

Luck of the Draw is more than a war story. It’s the incredible, inspiring story of Frank Murphy, one of the few survivors from the 100th Bombardment Group, who cheated death for months in a German POW camp after being shot out of his B-17 Flying Fortress.

Though Murphy is no longer here to share his story firsthand, this talk will be presented by his granddaughter, Chloe Melas, who also provided a new forward, written with his daughter, Elizabeth Murphy, for the upcoming edition.

About the Presenters

Chloe Melas is an entertainment reporter for CNN, covering breaking celebrity news, industry analysis and in-depth investigations. She currently resides in New York with her husband and their two sons.

Elizabeth Murphy holds a Masters of English Literature from Northern Arizona University and is the author of numerous children’s books. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was born and raised.

About the Author

Frank D. Murphy survived months in a German POW camp after being shot out of his B-17 Flying Fortress. He withstood a harrowing death march in sub-zero temperatures – and his bravery earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal. The incredible stories of Frank Murphy and his 8^th Air force’s 100^th Bomb Group – nicknamed The Bloody Hundredth – will be featured in the upcoming Stephen Spielberg and Tom Hanks Apple+ TV Series, Masters of the Air.