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Missing: A Finn Delaney New York City Mystery Book 1
Sometimes, life doesn’t turn out the way we expect it to, and we are forced to unravel the mysteries we stumble upon.In Missing, private detective Finn Delaney leads us through a tale of danger, darkness, and corruption, and he seems to be way off the course he expected to find himself on.
We’re taken on a journey into a spiderweb of international crime, and through the murkiest corners of New York City.
Finn is a man who had his hopes, dreams, and family tradition of police work snatched from him, and who has to deal with his lot the best way he can. We follow his journey into the world of private eye detecting, and feel his frustration at not following the previous four generations of his family into the NYPD. However, things quickly take a turn for the surprising… and we’re taken on a roller coaster ride of dark turns and shocking twists.
Finn’s lack of enthusiasm for his new job as a private detective is palpable. In over his head, out of his depth, and totally lacking experience, the shock that Finn gets when a vast, sprawling case lands in his lap is a truly thrilling one.
With a price on his head, and the flood level of murderous danger and revenge constantly rising, Finn works his way through the network of lies and peril, and finds his calling as a PI.
With a missing girl, some dodgy cops, and a case which continues to become more than it first appears, Finn Delaney has more on his plate than he expected.
With the clock ticking, and a personal vendetta against him, can this frustrated detective solve the mystery? Or will it take him to places he might not be ready to face, and challenge the pride his family had always held in the NYPD?
Make no mistake, this is a crime novel for today’s discerning reader, and with its undercurrents of suspicious communities, endemic police corruption, and plenty of dynamic comic relief (especially in the form of Finn Delaney’s best friend, Kevin), it zips along at a breakneck pace that will keep even the most jaded reader on the edge of their seat.
Buy Missing to learn the outcome of this exciting mystery!
We’re taken on a journey into a spiderweb of international crime, and through the murkiest corners of New York City.
Finn is a man who had his hopes, dreams, and family tradition of police work snatched from him, and who has to deal with his lot the best way he can. We follow his journey into the world of private eye detecting, and feel his frustration at not following the previous four generations of his family into the NYPD. However, things quickly take a turn for the surprising… and we’re taken on a roller coaster ride of dark turns and shocking twists.
Finn’s lack of enthusiasm for his new job as a private detective is palpable. In over his head, out of his depth, and totally lacking experience, the shock that Finn gets when a vast, sprawling case lands in his lap is a truly thrilling one.
With a price on his head, and the flood level of murderous danger and revenge constantly rising, Finn works his way through the network of lies and peril, and finds his calling as a PI.
With a missing girl, some dodgy cops, and a case which continues to become more than it first appears, Finn Delaney has more on his plate than he expected.
With the clock ticking, and a personal vendetta against him, can this frustrated detective solve the mystery? Or will it take him to places he might not be ready to face, and challenge the pride his family had always held in the NYPD?
Make no mistake, this is a crime novel for today’s discerning reader, and with its undercurrents of suspicious communities, endemic police corruption, and plenty of dynamic comic relief (especially in the form of Finn Delaney’s best friend, Kevin), it zips along at a breakneck pace that will keep even the most jaded reader on the edge of their seat.
Buy Missing to learn the outcome of this exciting mystery!
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2018
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January 7, 2019
A quick and entertaining read.
After an injury sidelines Finn's promising police career he opens a private investigation firm with the help of his police chief father. His business is based on kooks and cheating spouses, but it pays the bills. He spends most of his time at The Shamrock, a pub owned by his best friend Kevin. Then a former client asks him to help a friend who's daughter has gone missing. What at first seems like a case of a young adult who skipped town with a boyfriend soon turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Finn will need every bit of his police training and help from his father and best friend to solve this case and stay alive. This book was a quick read and was very entertaining. Although I had the mystery figured out very early in the book it didn't take away from the entertainment value of the book. I enjoyed the characters and the story. Although Finn wasn't a very good PI I liked him as a character and I enjoyed his scenes with Kevin, which added a comedic element to the story. I found the characters realistic and relatable. The characters were well developed and had interesting personalities, which I liked. I would enjoy reading more novels about Finn and seeing how he develops as a PI. I wasn't sure about the book at first but it soon drew me in and I wanted to keep reading.I would definitely suggest this book to someone who wants a quick, entertaining, detective novel.
After an injury sidelines Finn's promising police career he opens a private investigation firm with the help of his police chief father. His business is based on kooks and cheating spouses, but it pays the bills. He spends most of his time at The Shamrock, a pub owned by his best friend Kevin. Then a former client asks him to help a friend who's daughter has gone missing. What at first seems like a case of a young adult who skipped town with a boyfriend soon turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Finn will need every bit of his police training and help from his father and best friend to solve this case and stay alive. This book was a quick read and was very entertaining. Although I had the mystery figured out very early in the book it didn't take away from the entertainment value of the book. I enjoyed the characters and the story. Although Finn wasn't a very good PI I liked him as a character and I enjoyed his scenes with Kevin, which added a comedic element to the story. I found the characters realistic and relatable. The characters were well developed and had interesting personalities, which I liked. I would enjoy reading more novels about Finn and seeing how he develops as a PI. I wasn't sure about the book at first but it soon drew me in and I wanted to keep reading.I would definitely suggest this book to someone who wants a quick, entertaining, detective novel.
December 18, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. All of the background information is covered about why Finn became a private detective. The action picked up towards the end. There’s a good amount of suspense and the author grabs your attention from the start.
Character growth is good. And Gladys became a surprise, which even I didn’t see coming.
With only a couple of areas where I found a scene change with no obvious break, which confused me enough to re-read, I’d definitely recommend this book and look forward to the authors other books and Finn’s other adventures.
Character growth is good. And Gladys became a surprise, which even I didn’t see coming.
With only a couple of areas where I found a scene change with no obvious break, which confused me enough to re-read, I’d definitely recommend this book and look forward to the authors other books and Finn’s other adventures.
August 12, 2020
Well plotted mystery
Finn had been a cop and he had to open his own detective agency, after he was grievously injured during his work.
He is entrusted with a girl of finding a missing girl and the case started harmlessly enough. All Finn had originally thought was that the girl had left town with her boyfriend. But as the story progresses, Finn has to keep revising his initial assumption as new facts get thrown in. Finn is left with a murky mess and how he solves it forms the story.
Quick read and with relatable characters, I liked the whole mystery.
Finn had been a cop and he had to open his own detective agency, after he was grievously injured during his work.
He is entrusted with a girl of finding a missing girl and the case started harmlessly enough. All Finn had originally thought was that the girl had left town with her boyfriend. But as the story progresses, Finn has to keep revising his initial assumption as new facts get thrown in. Finn is left with a murky mess and how he solves it forms the story.
Quick read and with relatable characters, I liked the whole mystery.
June 30, 2019
Ends up good
Somewhat confusing at first . However it grows on you . Finn Delaney is a 25 year old retired NYPD due to a knee injury . His high ranking NYPD father has him open a PI business . Finn is basically over his head , however he plugs along. He persists in following a missing person case.
Somewhat confusing at first . However it grows on you . Finn Delaney is a 25 year old retired NYPD due to a knee injury . His high ranking NYPD father has him open a PI business . Finn is basically over his head , however he plugs along. He persists in following a missing person case.
October 17, 2019
Finn Delaney
Couldn't put it down! Love Finn and his best friend Kevin. The characters are so real, very easy to relate to them. A few edit errors, but dosen't distrate from story. Already ordered next book in this series. One of the best authors I have read; and I read a lot! Highly recommend.
Couldn't put it down! Love Finn and his best friend Kevin. The characters are so real, very easy to relate to them. A few edit errors, but dosen't distrate from story. Already ordered next book in this series. One of the best authors I have read; and I read a lot! Highly recommend.
March 31, 2020
Well when the author mentioned my neighborhood “Middle Village” I was hooked. This book took me around my old haunts. This was a fast read, interesting, with a few twists. The reason for only 4 stars I did find some typos that should have been caught by a good proof reader. But I recommend this book.
February 8, 2020
A good read
Interesting characters. Could have used some more detail about police procedures as well as details about P.I. procedures. Very good description of different locations.
Interesting characters. Could have used some more detail about police procedures as well as details about P.I. procedures. Very good description of different locations.
September 13, 2020
Not What I Expected
This book was promising at the beginning and went downhill from there. Finn seemed to get more dense as the story progressed and by the end, I was surprised that he solved the case at all. The book also needs a good copy editor.
This book was promising at the beginning and went downhill from there. Finn seemed to get more dense as the story progressed and by the end, I was surprised that he solved the case at all. The book also needs a good copy editor.
July 1, 2022
Good detective story
The story wasn't too bad but the main character Finn was a little dopey. He wasn't a strong character. There was not much in the story line either. Don't know if I would read more in this series.
The story wasn't too bad but the main character Finn was a little dopey. He wasn't a strong character. There was not much in the story line either. Don't know if I would read more in this series.
May 2, 2019
Great read
Good mystery easy read very good sense of humor could not put the book down read it in one day
Good mystery easy read very good sense of humor could not put the book down read it in one day
March 20, 2020
Great read!!!
Thanks.for..the.great read and the realism in life in so many ways. Looking fwd. To reading more of your work! Blessings.
Thanks.for..the.great read and the realism in life in so many ways. Looking fwd. To reading more of your work! Blessings.
September 29, 2020
This was a little different PI story; but I enjoyed it immensely!
July 21, 2021
Grammar
The author needs to learn the difference between then and than. Or perhaps get a better editor. Otherwise, the book was ok.
The author needs to learn the difference between then and than. Or perhaps get a better editor. Otherwise, the book was ok.
December 30, 2021
This is a well written and developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
September 7, 2023
Who killed Cynthia Dubois and why??? She laughed at him??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
January 1, 2026
Good read
Lost me in a few spots at the beginning but everything fell together toward middle started figuring out what was happening
Lost me in a few spots at the beginning but everything fell together toward middle started figuring out what was happening
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