A Murder On Wall Street: A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery (Volume 1) - Softcover

Parr, Owen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1542693241 ISBN 13: 9781542693240

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

CRIME, DECEPTION, GREED, AND INTRIGUE IN THE UNDERBELLY OF WALL STREET

Step into the thrilling and mesmerizing world of Father Dominic O'Brian, a sophisticated priest with a flair for detective work, and his rugged half-brother, Joey Mancuso, a former NYPD cop with a knack for trouble. Bound by blood and an insatiable curiosity, they form an unbeatable duo, running their private investigation firm right from the heart of New York, Captain O'Brian's Pub and Cigar Bar.

Joining forces with them are two fierce and fearless women: an astute FBI special agent from the White-Collar Crime Division, and Joey's enigmatic Cuban girlfriend, Marcy Martinez. These formidable allies bring their unique skills and talents to the table, adding depth to their investigations. Also on the team is Agnes Smith, a brilliant white-hat hacker with an extraordinary talent for uncovering secrets that law enforcement can only dream of accessing legally. In a world where rules and regulations tie their hands, Agnes fearlessly ventures where others cannot, navigating the shadows of cyberspace with finesse.

As the team delves deeper into the case, they quickly discover that the web of secrets surrounding the apparent suicide of a Wall Street executive is far more intricate than they ever imagined. A labyrinth of deceit, desire, and betrayal unfolds, revealing a captivating financial enigma fraught with twists and scams.

Prepare to be completely enthralled as you follow this eclectic group of characters on a heart-pounding quest for the truth. Each step they take brings them closer to a shocking revelation, and every turn uncovers a new suspect with a motive to see the deceased meet a bitter end.

In "A Murder on Wall Street," intrigue, action, and suspense intertwine, leaving mystery enthusiasts hooked from the first page to the last. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through the seedy underbelly of New York, where loyalty and deception clash, and only the fearless prevail. Will Father Dominic and Joey untangle the truth in time, or will the dark forces manipulating the city's shadows consume them all?

Get ready to immerse yourself in a tale that transcends genres and leaves you breathless with anticipation. From the bustling streets of the Big Apple to the dimly lit corners of Captain O'Brian's, this captivating novel will keep you guessing until the very end. Don't miss your chance to join this remarkable team of sleuths as they navigate the treacherous waters of crime and corruption and emerge as heroes in a world that thrives on darkness.

Owen Parr's Joey Mancuso/Father Dominic O’Brian series masterfully combines the allure of hard-boiled detective tales with the intellectual prowess of classic crime mysteries. Fans of popular New York detective shows, from "Blue Bloods" to "Elementary," will find themselves right at home, as will devotees of Golden Age mysteries set in the vibrant city of New York, à la Ellery Queen, Nero Wolfe, and Sherlock Holmes.

As the story unfolds, the iconic Captain O’Brian’s Pub and Cigar Bar becomes a character in its own right, exuding the warm ambiance of old-world New York and serving as a home away from home for its loyal patrons. In true New York private investigator fashion, this puzzle of financial intrigue is custom-made, brimming with unexpected twists, scams, and mind-bending conundrums that will thrill mystery aficionados like a shot of Jameson.

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Reviewed by Patricia Reding for Readers' Favorite Settling in to read a murder mystery is always a satisfying experience, and with A Murder on Wall Street by Owen Parr, it is also an enjoyable one. In it, readers discover some lovable key characters in the form of Joey Mancuso, a former NYPD homicide detective who left the force in the midst of some "cooked up" charges with Internal Affairs, and his older half-brother, Father Dom, who loves solving mysteries and who is beloved by those around him as a priest with a keen understanding that if he lives his life as a testimony to others, he needn't preach to them. Together the brothers own Captain O'Brian's Irish Pub and Cigar Bar in Manhattan's Financial District. There they meet a wide variety of patrons and from there, they work together to identify the guilty parties behind a series of crimes, beginning with a murderous shove of someone from a high rise, and quickly moving on to the hit and run murder of one of their key witnesses. Add in some financial thugs who've been running a Ponzi scheme, a Marilyn-Monroe lookalike with a string of assumed names, and the varied puzzle pieces, with some intriguing angles, eventually come together. Owen Parr has created a couple of appealing characters in Joey and Father Dom. They both display caring for one another and for Joey's love interest, Marcy, for the patrons of their bar, and for their wider community. I appreciated Joey's sense of humor and found Father Dom a quick favorite. Add in the rush of activity of Manhattan's Financial District and some information that makes understandable some basic background principles of the financial world (such as how a Ponzi scheme works), and the story achieves depth. While the reason the brothers took on the mystery in the beginning (they didn't have a client, they just didn't think the conclusions the NYPD reached were in line with the facts as they knew them), and the method the brothers use to disclose the wrongdoers (a meeting with all of the interested parties, held at their bar), were both a bit unorthodox, the approach was certainly unique. This story moves right along, providing readers with an enjoyable getaway with characters they're sure to want to revisit in other books in Owen Parr's crime mystery series.

Review

By PEDRO P. BERMUDEZ, Ph.D. on September 21, 2017Format: PaperbackAs I started reading A Murder on Wall Street, following Parr's trilogy of international intrigue, I was worried that my interest might decline because the variety of settings in different parts of the world would not be there. I was wrong, though. Owen Parr displays total mastery of this "Whodunit" detective story. The action moves swiftly. The main characters, Joey Mancuso and his half brother Father Dom,and Marcy (Joey's girlfriend) are truly human. The author's intimate knowledge of finances and Wall Street allows him to create a plot that is intricate and credible. Part Three of the book, particularly chapters 29 to 34, has the strength of Beethoven's third movement of his Fifth Symphony. Need I say more? Get the book and enjoy it by yourself!

"Parr is a master storyteller, equally adept at weaving a tale of international political intrigue or, as he proves in his latest novel, a classic story of private sleuths cracking a New York murder mystery, with a side order of whiskey and cigars. You'll want to have both on hand when you pick up this book." -Jim Nesbitt, author of The Last Second Chance and The Right Wrong Number, Ed Earl Burch hard-boiled detective thrillers. "A well-plotted and researched detective mystery novel. As much as I tried to solve the case while I read, Parr proved me wrong every time." --Oscar Rodriguez, Criminal Attorney. "Parr has a knack for creating memorable characters that come to life in the pages of his novels." --Tom Spencer, Esquire "If Michael Connelly and Robert Ludlum wrote a book together, the result would be an Owen Parr --Crime Mystery Novel." --Mike Pettit, Best Selling Author "Parr's, A Murder On Wall Street, had me guessing 'whodunit' all the way through the end. The culmination is unexpected. Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed the first Mancuso, O'Brian crime mystery novel." ----Jose Valero, Entrepreneur "Joey's love and relationship with Marcy, makes this crime mystery, a love story. Can't wait for these two to reappear in Parr's next novel. Enjoyed every minute." --Cheryl Walker Castela, Author

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1542693241
• ISBN 13: 9781542693240
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 262