Sen. Chris Murphy Christopher (Chris) Scott MurphyDemocratic senator calls for 'more flexible' medical supply chain to counter pandemics The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Don't expect a government check anytime soon GOP chairman to release interim report on Biden probe 'in about a week' MORE (D-Conn.) announced Monday that he is writing a book about gun violence in the United States.

"I've got a book coming out January 2020!" Murphy tweeted.

"THE VIOLENCE INSIDE US is a deeply personal, ambitious exploration of American violence, and the biological and historical roots of why and how we hurt each other," he added. "Pre-order it here and lots of other places."

NEWS: I've got a book coming out January 2020! THE VIOLENCE INSIDE US is a deeply personal, ambitious exploration of American violence, and the biological and historical roots of why and how we hurt each other. Pre-order it here and lots of other places. https://t.co/Oy6ytsoLW6 pic.twitter.com/antTD033Vv — Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) July 15, 2019

According to Penguin Random House, the book begins with the 2012 shootings in Newtown, Conn., where a gunman killed 20 first graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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It then traces Murphy's "profound personal transformation" and tackles the discussion around gun violence.