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In the Shadows of the Game: A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery, Book 12
"When the cheers of victory turn into the screams of innocence, Joey Mancuso, a relentless investigator, steps onto the darkened playing field where sports, crime, and justice collide."
"In the Shadows of the Game" follows the gripping tale of Randy Goldstein, a talented student athlete accused of a brutal murder that shakes the foundations of a prestigious university in Miami, Florida.
As the investigation unfolds, Joey Mancuso and his team discover a sinister a crime syndicate exploiting female student athletes for explicit videos and orchestrating a clandestine network involving illegal young females forced into prostitution. Caught in the web of deception, Randy's defense attorney seeks Mancuso's help to uncover the truth. As the stakes rise, the investigators navigate a dangerous landscape where the pursuit of justice leads to a string of mysterious murders designed to conceal the illicit activities of the syndicate.
Racing against time, Mancuso must untangle the threads connecting the murders, the accused athlete, and the criminal organization that thrives in the shadows of the seemingly idyllic campus. With each revelation, Mancuso and his team expose the twisted motives behind the crimes, shedding light on a world where the pursuit of athletic excellence becomes a breeding ground for exploitation.
As the trial unfolds, the protagonists must confront not only the legal challenges but also the moral dilemma of confronting a crime syndicate powerful enough to manipulate the very fabric of the university.
"In the Shadows of the Game" explores the darkest corners of ambition, crime, and power, where the playing field is no longer limited to the sports arena. Will justice prevail, or will the shadows continue to cast their ominous presence over the lives of the innocent?
If you love novels by John Grisham, James Patterson, and Harlan Coben, In the Shadows of the Game by Owen Parr, will be a new wonderful discovery.
"In the Shadows of the Game" follows the gripping tale of Randy Goldstein, a talented student athlete accused of a brutal murder that shakes the foundations of a prestigious university in Miami, Florida.
As the investigation unfolds, Joey Mancuso and his team discover a sinister a crime syndicate exploiting female student athletes for explicit videos and orchestrating a clandestine network involving illegal young females forced into prostitution. Caught in the web of deception, Randy's defense attorney seeks Mancuso's help to uncover the truth. As the stakes rise, the investigators navigate a dangerous landscape where the pursuit of justice leads to a string of mysterious murders designed to conceal the illicit activities of the syndicate.
Racing against time, Mancuso must untangle the threads connecting the murders, the accused athlete, and the criminal organization that thrives in the shadows of the seemingly idyllic campus. With each revelation, Mancuso and his team expose the twisted motives behind the crimes, shedding light on a world where the pursuit of athletic excellence becomes a breeding ground for exploitation.
As the trial unfolds, the protagonists must confront not only the legal challenges but also the moral dilemma of confronting a crime syndicate powerful enough to manipulate the very fabric of the university.
"In the Shadows of the Game" explores the darkest corners of ambition, crime, and power, where the playing field is no longer limited to the sports arena. Will justice prevail, or will the shadows continue to cast their ominous presence over the lives of the innocent?
If you love novels by John Grisham, James Patterson, and Harlan Coben, In the Shadows of the Game by Owen Parr, will be a new wonderful discovery.
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Owen Parr
56 books85 followersThe Abduction of Patient Zero: Joey Mancuso, Father O’Brian Crime Mysteries Book 6
2020 FAPA President’s Book Awards Winner – Adult Fiction – Mystery/Suspense (Gold).
Happy to announce that this past December, 2018, I was honored to have won the Bronze Medal from Readers' Favorite during the Miami Book Fair. A "Murder on Wall Street" won for Mystery-Legal genre.
Owen was awarded the New Apple Literary Services award -Solo Medalist in Mystery, for his A Murder on Wall Street on February 14th, 2017. This is a REPEAt award, as Owen won the same award in 2016 for his Operation Raven - The Dead Have Secrets. Readers have compared Owen's novels to classics from Robert Ludlum and Michaels Connelly. One reader wrote: "If Ludlum and Connelly wrote a novel together, it would be an Owen Parr novel." Utilizing his experiences of over a quarter of a century working for Wall Street firms, he has crafted a series of political intrigue and crime novels, fusing fiction with facts. Born in Havana, Cuba, and later growing up in Miami. He enjoys reading fiction to transport himself to another world. And in his writing, he does that for his readers in a very successful way. His readers are fully wrapped in the plots and have fallen in love with his amazing characters.
Published author of articles in trade magazines. Hobby painter of acrylics on canvasses and middle of the road golfer, Owen spends his day still employed in the financial advice industry.
Married at the age of nineteen he pursued a career in electrical engineering until boredom set in. From there he went to own and operate his own multi-branch real estate firm and licensing school.
Since 1986 he has been employed in the financial advice industry. During this time he has written articles for the local paper, political ramblings for his blog and screenplays that he is now converting into fictional novels.
In 1959 my father and mother left everything behind in order to move to the United States. Miami Beach, to be more specific. It is interesting to note, before you say, “Owen Parr” a Cuban? That, my dad, also Owen Parr, was born in New York and his dad moved to Havana when my dad was eight years old.
Moving on, I grew up in Miami Beach, finished my elementary education at St. Joseph’s and attended high school at St. Patrick’s, both in Miami Beach and obviously Catholic schools. After high school, I began college seeking a career in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Parr, my dad, was a Civil engineer and had wanted me to study engineering. My two older brothers had declined that invitation, so I felt duty bound to comply with his wishes.
For six years I worked in the engineering department of our local utility, Florida Power and Light. Bored to death, I opened a side business during the construction boom in South Florida, circa 1970’s and sold floor coverings and appliances to builders for their newly constructed homes and condominiums. This was the time in Miami when the so-called “drug-wars” began, which lasted through the 1980’s.
I consolidated my efforts by selling my part-time business to my partner and left FP&L to go into real estate sales full-time. Four years later, I opened my own real estate company and grew it to five offices with over one hundred associates and a real estate school. In my thirties and in the middle of a personal boom, interest rates for mortgages climbed to 19%, with the Prime Rate at 21%, as Jimmy Carter left and Ronald Reagan became president. No one, I mean, no one bought homes at that point. So, I sold my real estate company for a minuscule fraction of what it had been worth and moved on.
In 1986, just prior to the stock market crash of 1987, I became a financial advisor with a major Wall Street firm. Proud to say, I swam upstream and thirty plus years later, I am still at it and enjoying it tremendously. Taking care of my clients is paramount. Today, I enjoy a partnership in my business with an associate, that will cate
2020 FAPA President’s Book Awards Winner – Adult Fiction – Mystery/Suspense (Gold).
Happy to announce that this past December, 2018, I was honored to have won the Bronze Medal from Readers' Favorite during the Miami Book Fair. A "Murder on Wall Street" won for Mystery-Legal genre.
Owen was awarded the New Apple Literary Services award -Solo Medalist in Mystery, for his A Murder on Wall Street on February 14th, 2017. This is a REPEAt award, as Owen won the same award in 2016 for his Operation Raven - The Dead Have Secrets. Readers have compared Owen's novels to classics from Robert Ludlum and Michaels Connelly. One reader wrote: "If Ludlum and Connelly wrote a novel together, it would be an Owen Parr novel." Utilizing his experiences of over a quarter of a century working for Wall Street firms, he has crafted a series of political intrigue and crime novels, fusing fiction with facts. Born in Havana, Cuba, and later growing up in Miami. He enjoys reading fiction to transport himself to another world. And in his writing, he does that for his readers in a very successful way. His readers are fully wrapped in the plots and have fallen in love with his amazing characters.
Published author of articles in trade magazines. Hobby painter of acrylics on canvasses and middle of the road golfer, Owen spends his day still employed in the financial advice industry.
Married at the age of nineteen he pursued a career in electrical engineering until boredom set in. From there he went to own and operate his own multi-branch real estate firm and licensing school.
Since 1986 he has been employed in the financial advice industry. During this time he has written articles for the local paper, political ramblings for his blog and screenplays that he is now converting into fictional novels.
In 1959 my father and mother left everything behind in order to move to the United States. Miami Beach, to be more specific. It is interesting to note, before you say, “Owen Parr” a Cuban? That, my dad, also Owen Parr, was born in New York and his dad moved to Havana when my dad was eight years old.
Moving on, I grew up in Miami Beach, finished my elementary education at St. Joseph’s and attended high school at St. Patrick’s, both in Miami Beach and obviously Catholic schools. After high school, I began college seeking a career in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Parr, my dad, was a Civil engineer and had wanted me to study engineering. My two older brothers had declined that invitation, so I felt duty bound to comply with his wishes.
For six years I worked in the engineering department of our local utility, Florida Power and Light. Bored to death, I opened a side business during the construction boom in South Florida, circa 1970’s and sold floor coverings and appliances to builders for their newly constructed homes and condominiums. This was the time in Miami when the so-called “drug-wars” began, which lasted through the 1980’s.
I consolidated my efforts by selling my part-time business to my partner and left FP&L to go into real estate sales full-time. Four years later, I opened my own real estate company and grew it to five offices with over one hundred associates and a real estate school. In my thirties and in the middle of a personal boom, interest rates for mortgages climbed to 19%, with the Prime Rate at 21%, as Jimmy Carter left and Ronald Reagan became president. No one, I mean, no one bought homes at that point. So, I sold my real estate company for a minuscule fraction of what it had been worth and moved on.
In 1986, just prior to the stock market crash of 1987, I became a financial advisor with a major Wall Street firm. Proud to say, I swam upstream and thirty plus years later, I am still at it and enjoying it tremendously. Taking care of my clients is paramount. Today, I enjoy a partnership in my business with an associate, that will cate
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March 4, 2024
Fantastic author and great read
I love this series the crime the mystery keeping you from putting the book down I couldn't wait to find out the next move I love the characters their personalities and the way everything came together at the end I really wanted to skip to that last page if you like that edge of your seat experience you need to read this series and once you get started your hooked and I can't wait for the next one
I love this series the crime the mystery keeping you from putting the book down I couldn't wait to find out the next move I love the characters their personalities and the way everything came together at the end I really wanted to skip to that last page if you like that edge of your seat experience you need to read this series and once you get started your hooked and I can't wait for the next one
April 21, 2024
Another great read in the series
Great story line, great characters, beautifully writen. Owen Parr has a knack for creating action and drama with a flair for easy reading. Read the whole series, enjoy!
Great story line, great characters, beautifully writen. Owen Parr has a knack for creating action and drama with a flair for easy reading. Read the whole series, enjoy!
March 19, 2024
Good police thriller, suspenseful, action packed story I enjoyed reading, had a gripping plot, good characters, will keep you turning pages. Recommend book.
December 25, 2024
'In the Shadows of the Game’ is the twelfth installment in Owen Parr's, Joey Mancuso, Father O’Brian Crime Mystery series. The story immerses Joey Mancuso and his team in a complex, dark criminal plot involving a syndicate targeting young female athletes. The contemporary theme is alarmingly realistic. This book is a captivating mystery, even for those unfamiliar with the series.
The character development in the story is remarkable, as it showcases complex, multi-dimensional characters that evolve throughout the narrative. Each character faces challenges that reveal more profound layers of their personalities, driving the plot's action and drama. Joey Mancuso and his team are distinctive, likable characters who would be fun to meet at dinner parties. The dialogue and interactions are realistically fast-paced. Randy Goldstein, the talented tennis-playing student, is accused of a horrendous murder, which Joey and his team work to resolve. The main characters' growth is highlighted perfectly through the story twists and their reactions to various situations.
Overall, the character arcs contribute significantly to the compelling nature of the series.
Randy McCarten masterfully narrates ‘In the Shadows of the Game,’ enhancing the dramatic aspects of the mystery. He effectively brings these characters to life, enhancing the emotional impact of their journeys. The pace and intonations capture the gritty determination and emotional depth of the characters, with distinctive voices, while navigating a unique storyline filled with unexpected twists and gripping tension. This is a solid performance that audiobook fans will appreciate.
Owen Parr’s ‘In the Shadow of the Games’ stands out for its fresh perspective in classic whodunit mystery style. The story invites fans and newcomers to Joey Mancuso to tie together the intertwining themes of greed, ambition, and crime during the heart-pounding journey to the unanticipated ending. Highly recommended for action-packed crime mystery fans and those who want a new series—Don’t miss this gripping novel.
The character development in the story is remarkable, as it showcases complex, multi-dimensional characters that evolve throughout the narrative. Each character faces challenges that reveal more profound layers of their personalities, driving the plot's action and drama. Joey Mancuso and his team are distinctive, likable characters who would be fun to meet at dinner parties. The dialogue and interactions are realistically fast-paced. Randy Goldstein, the talented tennis-playing student, is accused of a horrendous murder, which Joey and his team work to resolve. The main characters' growth is highlighted perfectly through the story twists and their reactions to various situations.
Overall, the character arcs contribute significantly to the compelling nature of the series.
Randy McCarten masterfully narrates ‘In the Shadows of the Game,’ enhancing the dramatic aspects of the mystery. He effectively brings these characters to life, enhancing the emotional impact of their journeys. The pace and intonations capture the gritty determination and emotional depth of the characters, with distinctive voices, while navigating a unique storyline filled with unexpected twists and gripping tension. This is a solid performance that audiobook fans will appreciate.
Owen Parr’s ‘In the Shadow of the Games’ stands out for its fresh perspective in classic whodunit mystery style. The story invites fans and newcomers to Joey Mancuso to tie together the intertwining themes of greed, ambition, and crime during the heart-pounding journey to the unanticipated ending. Highly recommended for action-packed crime mystery fans and those who want a new series—Don’t miss this gripping novel.
June 5, 2024
Loved the narration of Randy McCarten, who brings out the angst, action and great characters to your ears. Perfect.
Randy Goldstein, is a talented student athlete who is accused of a brutal murder. Joey Mancuso and his team discover a crime syndicate exploiting female student athletes for explicit videos and being forced into prostitution. Joey and his team pursuit the leads to a string of mysterious murders designed to conceal the illicit activities of the syndicate. Mancuso must find the murders, help Randy and bring the criminal organization down.
Randy Goldstein, is a talented student athlete who is accused of a brutal murder. Joey Mancuso and his team discover a crime syndicate exploiting female student athletes for explicit videos and being forced into prostitution. Joey and his team pursuit the leads to a string of mysterious murders designed to conceal the illicit activities of the syndicate. Mancuso must find the murders, help Randy and bring the criminal organization down.
July 16, 2024
I absolutely loved this murder mystery book. I try to figure out who the murderer is ahead of time, but I was stumped with this book. The author had me guessing till the very end. The book was entertaining and action-packed. The narrator, Randy McCarten, was phenomenal in his delivery of bringing these characters to life. I can't wait to listen to the next book by this author and narrator.
January 2, 2025
Surprised
This is a a good plot, where the answer is not one but two people are guilty of a criminal offence but following the twists and turns throughout, there are no winners per se, as truth and justice are subtly different. I enjoyed the story and when the truth showed itself, it changed the way the plot went from innocence to conspiracy
This is a a good plot, where the answer is not one but two people are guilty of a criminal offence but following the twists and turns throughout, there are no winners per se, as truth and justice are subtly different. I enjoyed the story and when the truth showed itself, it changed the way the plot went from innocence to conspiracy
June 24, 2024
This was so well narrated I really felt immersed in the story and I just kept listening.
The story itself was so very interesting with the different strands it worked so well and also kept me really engaged.
The story itself was so very interesting with the different strands it worked so well and also kept me really engaged.
May 2, 2024
Loved it!
I loved this book. It had plenty of action and intrigue to keep you guessing and turning the pages. The twists at the end are mind blowing.
I loved this book. It had plenty of action and intrigue to keep you guessing and turning the pages. The twists at the end are mind blowing.
May 3, 2024
Another winner
Intricate and intriguing, as expected from a modern master of the genre, with a totally unexpected ending. But please, Owen, they're MAGAZINES, not clips
Intricate and intriguing, as expected from a modern master of the genre, with a totally unexpected ending. But please, Owen, they're MAGAZINES, not clips
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