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Owen Parr

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in Havana, Cuba

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Fiction, Mystery, Suspense

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Owen Parr is a celebrated author, having won numerous awards for his unique and creative writing style. He has received Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards from respected organizations such as Reader's Favorite and the International Book Reviewer and Award organization. He has also been recognized by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, Crime Masters International, and New Apple Award organizations. Many of his crime mystery novels have topped Amazon's bestseller list, with several reaching the number one spot.

Parr's novels stand out due to their unique crime mystery plots, full of twists and turns that keep readers engaged and challenged. His descriptions of scenes and characters are clear and concise, immersing readers in the story Owen Parr is a celebrated author, having won numerous awards for his unique and creative writing style. He has received Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards from respected organizations such as Reader's Favorite and the International Book Reviewer and Award organization. He has also been recognized by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, Crime Masters International, and New Apple Award organizations. Many of his crime mystery novels have topped Amazon's bestseller list, with several reaching the number one spot.

Parr's novels stand out due to their unique crime mystery plots, full of twists and turns that keep readers engaged and challenged. His descriptions of scenes and characters are clear and concise, immersing readers in the story and allowing them to visualize the characters and settings.

Since 2015, Parr has created several series of novels, starting with the John Powers - International Espionage and Intrigue trilogy, followed by the Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brien Crime Mysteries - twelve novels of riveting crime and murder mysteries. Finally, he has written the Jack Ryder Novellas - three crime and murder mysteries, in the style of Agatha Christie.

Regardless of which series you start with, you will find yourself wanting to read them all, as each one is a treat to experience.

In addition to being an author, Parr is also a wealth advisor and portfolio manager with over 30 years of experience with Wall Street firms. He draws inspiration from his work and uses his observations to craft compelling white-collar crime stories that often reveal the underbelly of Wall Street.

Born in Havana, Cuba, Parr's parents immigrated to the US soon after the communist takeover of the island. Although he started college seeking an electrical engineering degree, he switched to marketing and business after finding the former to be lacking in creativity.

You can find out more about Parr and his work at www.owenparr.com or by emailing him at owen@owenparr.com. Parr donates a portion of his royalties each month to organizations such as St. Jude Hospital, the Gary Sinise Foundation, and the Towers to Tunnel Foundation. ...more

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	A Murder on Wall Street (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #1) 4.11 avg rating — 661 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Joey Mancuso Mysteries Vol 1-5 (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #1-5) 4.52 avg rating — 579 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Murder on Long Island (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #2) 4.29 avg rating — 530 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Joey Mancuso Mysteries: Volumes 4 - 6 (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #4-6) 4.57 avg rating — 357 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Islamorada Murders (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #10) 4.47 avg rating — 358 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Labyrinth (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #8) 4.47 avg rating — 335 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jack Ryder Murder Mysteries Novellas 1 - 3 4.39 avg rating — 335 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Unsub (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #7) 4.35 avg rating — 329 ratings — published 2020 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Joey Mancuso Crime Mysteries: Volumes 1 - 3 (Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #1-3) 4.43 avg rating — 318 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Joey Mancuso Crime Mysteries Vols 1 - 7 (A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery Book 11) 4.64 avg rating — 293 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Joey Mancuso is so entertaining

I can’t wait to start Book 5. Joey & Father Don’s antics are so entertaining and I find myself laughing out loud at some of the quips and come backs. I have enjoyed the first 4 episodes so much.

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“May you learn from every chapter in your life.”
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“There’s too much emotion these days in politics. All these assholes in Washington scream at each other for our benefit. Afterward, they go out and have a drink and French kiss each other. They’re pretending to hate each other for our consumption. My personal feeling is that they’re all the same. Most are career politicians looking after themselves.”
― Owen Parr, Jack Ryder Murder Mysteries Novellas 1 - 3

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“Mr. Pat. “Mr. Pat, bring Ms. Marcy a Zacapa rum on the rocks with two ice cubes, please.” “Wow, we must be celebrating. I’m glad, because I need something to cheer me up.” “Sit back and relax,” I said, taking a drag from my cigar. We opened the email from Agnes and were excited to see the results of her new research. We then discussed with Marcy everything that both Father Dom and I had uncovered during the day. Now we had to plan our presentation to the various players and I, as usual, came up with a brilliant idea. “Here’s what we’re going to do,” I said, adding, “We’ll invite the participants”
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