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John Powers Novel #2
OPERATION RAVEN —The Dead Have Secrets
HIS ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD BUT IS REVEALING FACTS ABOUT MURDERS THAT HAPPENED SIX YEARS AGO! YOU MUST READ THIS!
In "Operation Raven,- THE DEAD HAVE SECRETS" John Powers, a former Delta Force and CIA operative, is thrust into a perilous situation that could potentially bring down the entire U.S. administration. The story unfolds when five-year-old Ian McBride participates in a regression exercise aimed at curing his fear of water. To everyone's astonishment, Ian unveils a shocking a clandestine plot that resulted in the deaths of three U.S. Senators six years prior. Suddenly, Ian's life is in immediate danger, and it is up to Powers to shield him from Iranian assassins and a team of hired killers allegedly operating under the orders of the former Secretary of Defense. With his eclectic Alpha team at his side, Powers embarks on a race against time to unravel the truth and thwart those willing to go to any lengths to keep it hidden. "Operation Raven" by Owen Parr, a critically acclaimed author, delivers an enthralling narrative for enthusiasts of high-stakes political thrillers, espionage, and intricate conspiracies. The novel boasts an unforgettable cast of characters and a relentless pace of action that will keep readers gripped to the edge of their seats until the climactic finale.
In "Operation Raven,- THE DEAD HAVE SECRETS" John Powers, a former Delta Force and CIA operative, is thrust into a perilous situation that could potentially bring down the entire U.S. administration. The story unfolds when five-year-old Ian McBride participates in a regression exercise aimed at curing his fear of water. To everyone's astonishment, Ian unveils a shocking a clandestine plot that resulted in the deaths of three U.S. Senators six years prior. Suddenly, Ian's life is in immediate danger, and it is up to Powers to shield him from Iranian assassins and a team of hired killers allegedly operating under the orders of the former Secretary of Defense. With his eclectic Alpha team at his side, Powers embarks on a race against time to unravel the truth and thwart those willing to go to any lengths to keep it hidden. "Operation Raven" by Owen Parr, a critically acclaimed author, delivers an enthralling narrative for enthusiasts of high-stakes political thrillers, espionage, and intricate conspiracies. The novel boasts an unforgettable cast of characters and a relentless pace of action that will keep readers gripped to the edge of their seats until the climactic finale.
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First published July 14, 2016
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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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July 14, 2018
A number of US senators are assassinated. Several years later, a boy with a debilitating fear of water undergoes regression therapy, and was one of the senators in a past life.
Now the assassins want to kill the boy, and only John Powers and crew can stop them!
Unusual premise, but nothing else out of the ordinary.
Now the assassins want to kill the boy, and only John Powers and crew can stop them!
Unusual premise, but nothing else out of the ordinary.
October 7, 2016
My original The Dead Have Secrets audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
A well written suspense thriller with political twists with an international flare added in to spice things up. Parr gives us John Powers, a retired Delta Force soldier who finds himself employed by a friend owned security agency that is sent overseas to recover a client. During the rescue mission, he receives a frantic call from his ex-brother-in-arms wife, Casey. Casey’s six year old son and her are the target of some undercover Iranian hitmen.
The suspense doesn’t end there; throw in a U.S. senator who was assassinated, the Department of Defense’s Charles Perthweiler along with Edward Raymore. Powers finds himself on the run with Casey, his godson and his teammates. Along with his team, he must figure out who put the targets on his back, his teams, and Casey’s – why are they after her and her son? Why is Powers a target now? Will he survive long enough to unravel the mystery? Always a step behind, Powers and his team must try to figure out how to get one step ahead.
Parr develops his story in a slow methodical manner, with twists and surprises with the turn of each page. His characters are fully developed demonstrating a strong “team” rife with sarcasm, familial feelings and loyalty.
Spinning a unique twist to mystery, Parr captivates and holds his readers completely. The dialog is realistic and genuine; descriptions are vivid. The audiobook is action packed and fast paced. One cannot help but stay for the entire reading. A complex story that Parr develops through to the end; both a political intrigue and financial thriller, The Dead Have Secrets is excellent.
The narrator, Stefan Rudnicki is excellent. His ability to throw himself into the story adds to the riveting story line. Rudnicki speaks clearly and passionately when appropriate. His ability to slide from action into moments of sarcasm and wit is delightful. He voice was soothing but firm. I enjoyed hearing his narration of the story.
There were no issues with the production quality of this audiobook. Everything was clear.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
A well written suspense thriller with political twists with an international flare added in to spice things up. Parr gives us John Powers, a retired Delta Force soldier who finds himself employed by a friend owned security agency that is sent overseas to recover a client. During the rescue mission, he receives a frantic call from his ex-brother-in-arms wife, Casey. Casey’s six year old son and her are the target of some undercover Iranian hitmen.
The suspense doesn’t end there; throw in a U.S. senator who was assassinated, the Department of Defense’s Charles Perthweiler along with Edward Raymore. Powers finds himself on the run with Casey, his godson and his teammates. Along with his team, he must figure out who put the targets on his back, his teams, and Casey’s – why are they after her and her son? Why is Powers a target now? Will he survive long enough to unravel the mystery? Always a step behind, Powers and his team must try to figure out how to get one step ahead.
Parr develops his story in a slow methodical manner, with twists and surprises with the turn of each page. His characters are fully developed demonstrating a strong “team” rife with sarcasm, familial feelings and loyalty.
Spinning a unique twist to mystery, Parr captivates and holds his readers completely. The dialog is realistic and genuine; descriptions are vivid. The audiobook is action packed and fast paced. One cannot help but stay for the entire reading. A complex story that Parr develops through to the end; both a political intrigue and financial thriller, The Dead Have Secrets is excellent.
The narrator, Stefan Rudnicki is excellent. His ability to throw himself into the story adds to the riveting story line. Rudnicki speaks clearly and passionately when appropriate. His ability to slide from action into moments of sarcasm and wit is delightful. He voice was soothing but firm. I enjoyed hearing his narration of the story.
There were no issues with the production quality of this audiobook. Everything was clear.
Audiobook was provided for review by the author.
October 20, 2016
THE DEAD HAVE SECRETS: A John Powers Novel
By Owen Parr
Owen Parr takes us on another violent roller-coaster ride with his latest John Powers thriller, THE DEAD HAVE SECRETS, cementing his reputation as a master of international intrigue and action.
This is a deftly told tale with perfectly loathsome villains, including a corpulent and corrupt former defense secretary who huffs an asthma inhaler as much as Dennis Hopper did in Blue Velvet and a badly disfigured henchman who chopped the head off a Viet Cong in a brutal hand-to-hand death match.
Parr even conjures up a unique McGuffin -- a five-year-old boy named Ian who has a powerful phobia about water. When his mother takes him to a psychiatrist for hypnotic regression therapy, the boy starts revealing memories of a past life that turns out to be that of a U.S. senator who was shot by an assassin’s bullet and drowned in the ocean, one of three senators assassinated by U.S. operatives for their spy activities on behalf of the Republic of Iran.
The man who pulled the trigger on this particular senator was Powers himself, acting under the orders of that same defense secretary that Powers assumed originated from the White House. Powers is also the boy’s godfather, a connection made more powerful by the fact that the boy’s father was a Delta Force comrade in arms killed in Afghanistan.
A lesser writer would have succumbed to temptation and yanked the reader on a wild tangent about regression therapy and past lives that would have made this novel a story only Shirley MacLaine could love. But Parr shows the discipline of a Hitchcock and limits the McGuffin to its classic purpose -- a catalyst for Powers and his elite team, working for a private security and intelligence firm run by former CIA operative Alex Cardenas, to swing into action to protect Ian and his mother against marauding Iranian hit squads and killers sent by the another of the defense secretary’s hatchetmen, a general in charge of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
The men and women of Cardenas’ small firm do what American law enforcement and intelligence operatives cannot. Their hearts are pure, their methods are ruthless and often violent – with no apologies. However, the members of this team aren’t a bunch of killer automatons. Parr does a good job making them flesh-and-blood humans with flaws and quirks and emotions.
The team is on the run as fugitives, hunted by the Iranians and American law enforcement and federal agents. And pulling the strings of the defense secretary and his minions may be a corrupt senior person in the Administration. The ending is unexpected.
Grab this one up and stay tuned for Parr’s next John Powers thriller.
By Owen Parr
Owen Parr takes us on another violent roller-coaster ride with his latest John Powers thriller, THE DEAD HAVE SECRETS, cementing his reputation as a master of international intrigue and action.
This is a deftly told tale with perfectly loathsome villains, including a corpulent and corrupt former defense secretary who huffs an asthma inhaler as much as Dennis Hopper did in Blue Velvet and a badly disfigured henchman who chopped the head off a Viet Cong in a brutal hand-to-hand death match.
Parr even conjures up a unique McGuffin -- a five-year-old boy named Ian who has a powerful phobia about water. When his mother takes him to a psychiatrist for hypnotic regression therapy, the boy starts revealing memories of a past life that turns out to be that of a U.S. senator who was shot by an assassin’s bullet and drowned in the ocean, one of three senators assassinated by U.S. operatives for their spy activities on behalf of the Republic of Iran.
The man who pulled the trigger on this particular senator was Powers himself, acting under the orders of that same defense secretary that Powers assumed originated from the White House. Powers is also the boy’s godfather, a connection made more powerful by the fact that the boy’s father was a Delta Force comrade in arms killed in Afghanistan.
A lesser writer would have succumbed to temptation and yanked the reader on a wild tangent about regression therapy and past lives that would have made this novel a story only Shirley MacLaine could love. But Parr shows the discipline of a Hitchcock and limits the McGuffin to its classic purpose -- a catalyst for Powers and his elite team, working for a private security and intelligence firm run by former CIA operative Alex Cardenas, to swing into action to protect Ian and his mother against marauding Iranian hit squads and killers sent by the another of the defense secretary’s hatchetmen, a general in charge of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
The men and women of Cardenas’ small firm do what American law enforcement and intelligence operatives cannot. Their hearts are pure, their methods are ruthless and often violent – with no apologies. However, the members of this team aren’t a bunch of killer automatons. Parr does a good job making them flesh-and-blood humans with flaws and quirks and emotions.
The team is on the run as fugitives, hunted by the Iranians and American law enforcement and federal agents. And pulling the strings of the defense secretary and his minions may be a corrupt senior person in the Administration. The ending is unexpected.
Grab this one up and stay tuned for Parr’s next John Powers thriller.
November 3, 2016
Action-Packed from start to finish
A seemingly routine session to cure his niece's aquaphobia turns up an operation that was so dark no one but the operatives knew about it. This sets into motion the people who called for it and the people who were involved in it to either hide what happened or blow the whole thing open with unknown consequences.
The narration of The Dead Have Secrets was done by Stefan Rudnicki, who does a stand-up job. His deep manly voice helps set the John Powers character. And his ability to change his voice helps set the others that were featured in this book. I enjoyed the narration of this book quite a bit and will be looking for other books narrated by Rudnicki. I particularly liked his rendition of the asthmatic character who always seemed to be out of breath.
When I first looked at this book I wasn't sure if it was a zombie book (based on the audiobook cover I just saw a hand reaching out), but it is not at all. It's a great story about a deadly operative who's old mission is coming back to haunt the people who originally called for it. I thought that the premise of the story along with all of the characters was really interesting and different.
There were parts of Dead Have Secrets that reminded me of the Bourne books and movies because of the way that Powers is able to take control of a situation. Also the "he's incredibly dangerous" and he keeps eluding our best teams really reminded me of the was Jason Bourne was. There is nothing wrong with that. He was one of my favorite all-time characters and if a new author can write a book that feels like that with a totally different premise is a winner in my book.
The story inside of The Dead Have Secrets was well written. Each twist and turn were a surprise and every time I thought I had things figured out, I was surprised. John Powers is a great leading character too. Powerful and caring, a nice combination of both makes him one of those leading protagonists that you feel good reading about.
Overall, I loved The Dead Have Secrets. I will now be on the lookout for the other John Powers novels and other books by Owen Parr. His combination of action and realism really made this story enjoyable.
I was given a copy of this novel by the author which has not affected my review in any way.
A seemingly routine session to cure his niece's aquaphobia turns up an operation that was so dark no one but the operatives knew about it. This sets into motion the people who called for it and the people who were involved in it to either hide what happened or blow the whole thing open with unknown consequences.
The narration of The Dead Have Secrets was done by Stefan Rudnicki, who does a stand-up job. His deep manly voice helps set the John Powers character. And his ability to change his voice helps set the others that were featured in this book. I enjoyed the narration of this book quite a bit and will be looking for other books narrated by Rudnicki. I particularly liked his rendition of the asthmatic character who always seemed to be out of breath.
When I first looked at this book I wasn't sure if it was a zombie book (based on the audiobook cover I just saw a hand reaching out), but it is not at all. It's a great story about a deadly operative who's old mission is coming back to haunt the people who originally called for it. I thought that the premise of the story along with all of the characters was really interesting and different.
There were parts of Dead Have Secrets that reminded me of the Bourne books and movies because of the way that Powers is able to take control of a situation. Also the "he's incredibly dangerous" and he keeps eluding our best teams really reminded me of the was Jason Bourne was. There is nothing wrong with that. He was one of my favorite all-time characters and if a new author can write a book that feels like that with a totally different premise is a winner in my book.
The story inside of The Dead Have Secrets was well written. Each twist and turn were a surprise and every time I thought I had things figured out, I was surprised. John Powers is a great leading character too. Powerful and caring, a nice combination of both makes him one of those leading protagonists that you feel good reading about.
Overall, I loved The Dead Have Secrets. I will now be on the lookout for the other John Powers novels and other books by Owen Parr. His combination of action and realism really made this story enjoyable.
I was given a copy of this novel by the author which has not affected my review in any way.
August 16, 2016
Owen Parr brings his unique background and experience to bear in this exciting second novel starring John Powers. The storyline is intricate yet easy to follow. The characters jump off the page into your imagination. The suspense rises and falls, dragging you along on a ride you'll never forget.
It is said you should write about what you know. If Owen's novels are a reflection of that, he is one of the most dangerous, and creative, writers out there.
Do yourself a favor. Read this book and get your hands on anything else this author turns out. You will find yourself addicted to the action and rooting for the success, or demise, of these memorable characters
It is said you should write about what you know. If Owen's novels are a reflection of that, he is one of the most dangerous, and creative, writers out there.
Do yourself a favor. Read this book and get your hands on anything else this author turns out. You will find yourself addicted to the action and rooting for the success, or demise, of these memorable characters
May 5, 2020
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.
This is the second book in the John Powers series. I found this to be a standalone book with no cliffhanger ending. I have not read the first book in the series and was not hindered in understanding the story or the characters.
I absolutely loved the premise of this book - a child makes a claim under hypnosis that he has a past life as a senator and was murdered. Even more intriguing, his murderer is his godfather. Well, that's a lot to take in and sets in motion the roller coaster ride of non-stop action. John Powers is a strong, intelligent and interesting character - think Jason Bourne or Reacher. I was hooked from the very beginning and chuckled several times at some of the main character John Powers' very sarcastic and humorous comments. My main disappointment with this story - it never comes full circle in resolving the past life claims of the child.
The narrator, Stefan Rudnicki, is a new narrator for me. I absolutely loved his deep baritone voice and his ability to ratchet up the tension with his vocal abilities. He was a great John Powers.
This is the second book in the John Powers series. I found this to be a standalone book with no cliffhanger ending. I have not read the first book in the series and was not hindered in understanding the story or the characters.
I absolutely loved the premise of this book - a child makes a claim under hypnosis that he has a past life as a senator and was murdered. Even more intriguing, his murderer is his godfather. Well, that's a lot to take in and sets in motion the roller coaster ride of non-stop action. John Powers is a strong, intelligent and interesting character - think Jason Bourne or Reacher. I was hooked from the very beginning and chuckled several times at some of the main character John Powers' very sarcastic and humorous comments. My main disappointment with this story - it never comes full circle in resolving the past life claims of the child.
The narrator, Stefan Rudnicki, is a new narrator for me. I absolutely loved his deep baritone voice and his ability to ratchet up the tension with his vocal abilities. He was a great John Powers.
March 19, 2022
Prepare for a good mystery-thriller with side orders of treason, espionage, and black-ops. The story begins with a young boy submitted to regression therapy to aid in resolving a phobia the lad had been dealing with his entire life. What he revealed under hypnosis shocked his family, especially his godfather John Powers. Powers is a former Delta Force soldier and CIA operator. The boy described in detail that in a former life he had been an assassinated U.S. senator, shot, and then drowned off of a fishing vessel in Miami Beach. This recollection corresponded identically to an action taken by Powers, under orders, six years earlier. In reality, three U.S. senators had been slain. The news of the boy’s revelation sets off a firestorm of panic from government officials who gave those orders, fearful of disclosing the underlying conspiracy that those murders concealed. It is up to Powers and his team to protect the boy and unravel the conspiracy. A unique and complex tale to be sure, contrived and brilliantly dispensed by Parr. Stefan Rudnicki is awesome, as usual.
September 6, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Trilogy of International Intrigue
By PEDRO P. BERMUDEZ on September 5, 2017
Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase
This book, Operation Black Swan, together with Due Diligence and The Dead Have Secrets, forms a remarkable trilogy of international intrigue. The common denominator is Alex Cárdenas' special investigative and action group, led by John Powers. The plots are extreme, but always credible. The settings are quite varied and exact, including different places in USA, Paris, Cuba, Sitges (near Barcelona), Mexico and Panama. The characters, both the good guys and the villains are much like real people who can be relentless in the pursue of their goals, and they, indeed, are. Mr. Parr's style is always entertaining, with occasional touches of his very own dry sense of humor. I wholeheartedly recommend these books!. Pedro P. Bermúdez, Ph.D.
By PEDRO P. BERMUDEZ on September 5, 2017
Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase
This book, Operation Black Swan, together with Due Diligence and The Dead Have Secrets, forms a remarkable trilogy of international intrigue. The common denominator is Alex Cárdenas' special investigative and action group, led by John Powers. The plots are extreme, but always credible. The settings are quite varied and exact, including different places in USA, Paris, Cuba, Sitges (near Barcelona), Mexico and Panama. The characters, both the good guys and the villains are much like real people who can be relentless in the pursue of their goals, and they, indeed, are. Mr. Parr's style is always entertaining, with occasional touches of his very own dry sense of humor. I wholeheartedly recommend these books!. Pedro P. Bermúdez, Ph.D.
March 27, 2017
Parr’s newest read keeps his audiences edgy from beginning to end. The second novel in the John Powers series, Parr’s distinctive first-person narrative opens with a bewildering situation before it turns dark. Parr grabs the attention of readers from the get-go with his inclusion of a not-so-ordinary five-year-old whose response to regression therapy raises a voice—a U.S. senator, in fact—from the past. The plot thickens with John’s calamitous connection with the deceased senator. Amid a continual stream of dialogue and espionage—all sprinkled with gory scenes—Parr lightens the load of his political thriller with John’s occasional dramatic monologue and snarky commentaries, as well as interesting political and historical information.
Book Reviewer, Underground Book Reviews
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April 3, 2017
This updated edition to the John Powers series is nothing less than an edgy read. Replete with unexpected twists and turns and a hint of romance, The Dead Have Secrets provides audiences with a top-notch political thriller—one that has definite Silver Screen potential.
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April 5, 2017
Great mystery novel. Keeps you on your toes. Writer really helps you understand the scene by painting a verbal picture of what is happening. I can't wait to read more from this writer
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