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Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian #1-7
Joey Mancuso Crime Mysteries Vols 1 - 7
Known as The Last Advocates of the Victim, Former NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso and his half-brother, Father Dominic O’Brian are private investigators. They work out of Captain O’Brian’s Irish Pub and Cigar Bar in the Financial District of vibrant New York City,
BOOK 1 -A PRIEST, AN EX-COP, AND THREE BADASS BABES WALK INTO A BAR…Lucky for readers, that’s a great opportunity for the kind of rare mystery series with something for everyone—a tough guy, three awesome women, and a classic Golden Age gentleman-detective clergyman. The twist? The cop and the cleric are half-brothers who operate a PI firm out of their bar.
BOOK 2 -TOO MANY LEADS, TWO FEW BREAKS, AND only TEN DAYS TO GO IN THE TRIAL OF THE YEAR…Things are finally turning around at Captain O’Brian’s Pub and Cigar Bar, an oddball location for a PI office, but the kind of warm, buzzy scene every mystery reader loves. After first getting fired, then earning a glowing reputation in his first high-profile case as a PI, ex-NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso’s back on the crime scene with his half-brother and Brooklyn’s favorite man of the cloth, Father Dominic O’Brian.
BOOK 3 -MANHATTAN PLAGUED BY TERROR: RED RIBBON KILLER RAMPAGES! When meticulous NYPD cop-turned-private eye Joey Mancuso is called in to help the Midtown South precinct solve a series of brutal murders targeting young professional women. Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy once said: “Murder is not about lust, and it’s not about violence. It’s about possession”—a notion that haunts the NYPD.
BOOK 4 -THEIR DAUGHTER GOES MISSING AND THEY DON'T CALL THE COPS? THAT’S ONE OF MANY……intriguing mysteries deliciously and intricately layered in these pages. Layer upon layer, twist upon twist, secret upon secret, this is a case tailor-made for a Sherlock Holmes devotee like private investigator Joey Mancuso.
BOOK 5 -AT 16, HE SAW HIS DAD GUNNED DOWN. NOW HE HAS A CHANCE TO FIND THE KILLER…PI Joey Mancuso was just a kid when he watched a stranger walk into a Little Italy bar, shoot his mobster dad in the chest, and calmly walk back out, disappearing into the Manhattan din. The murder was never solved. And the old mob adage “an eye for an eye” went unfulfilled.
BOOK 6 -THE WOMAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
As the men around her are dropping like flies, NYC private eye Joey Mancuso finds himself neck-deep in a maze of a murder mystery—the kind that weaves through military secrets and international espionage—at the center of which is the woman he loves.The vic, Oscar Stanton (name etched into his designer trousers), was gunned down in Washington Square Park in broad daylight, just after a lunchtime rendezvous with a business associate.
BOOK 7. New York-based private eye Joey Mancuso travels to the lush, verdant shores of Miami Beach. A young hedge fund employee—a kid right out of college, green as can be—was killed by an anonymous sedan while on a motorcycle ride after hitting the South Beach clubs. Miami Beach police don’t seem interested, but Joey does—the kid’s dad is a friend of a friend. Fans of Sherlock Holmes and Detective Poirot will devour Mancuso.
BOOK 1 -A PRIEST, AN EX-COP, AND THREE BADASS BABES WALK INTO A BAR…Lucky for readers, that’s a great opportunity for the kind of rare mystery series with something for everyone—a tough guy, three awesome women, and a classic Golden Age gentleman-detective clergyman. The twist? The cop and the cleric are half-brothers who operate a PI firm out of their bar.
BOOK 2 -TOO MANY LEADS, TWO FEW BREAKS, AND only TEN DAYS TO GO IN THE TRIAL OF THE YEAR…Things are finally turning around at Captain O’Brian’s Pub and Cigar Bar, an oddball location for a PI office, but the kind of warm, buzzy scene every mystery reader loves. After first getting fired, then earning a glowing reputation in his first high-profile case as a PI, ex-NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso’s back on the crime scene with his half-brother and Brooklyn’s favorite man of the cloth, Father Dominic O’Brian.
BOOK 3 -MANHATTAN PLAGUED BY TERROR: RED RIBBON KILLER RAMPAGES! When meticulous NYPD cop-turned-private eye Joey Mancuso is called in to help the Midtown South precinct solve a series of brutal murders targeting young professional women. Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy once said: “Murder is not about lust, and it’s not about violence. It’s about possession”—a notion that haunts the NYPD.
BOOK 4 -THEIR DAUGHTER GOES MISSING AND THEY DON'T CALL THE COPS? THAT’S ONE OF MANY……intriguing mysteries deliciously and intricately layered in these pages. Layer upon layer, twist upon twist, secret upon secret, this is a case tailor-made for a Sherlock Holmes devotee like private investigator Joey Mancuso.
BOOK 5 -AT 16, HE SAW HIS DAD GUNNED DOWN. NOW HE HAS A CHANCE TO FIND THE KILLER…PI Joey Mancuso was just a kid when he watched a stranger walk into a Little Italy bar, shoot his mobster dad in the chest, and calmly walk back out, disappearing into the Manhattan din. The murder was never solved. And the old mob adage “an eye for an eye” went unfulfilled.
BOOK 6 -THE WOMAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
As the men around her are dropping like flies, NYC private eye Joey Mancuso finds himself neck-deep in a maze of a murder mystery—the kind that weaves through military secrets and international espionage—at the center of which is the woman he loves.The vic, Oscar Stanton (name etched into his designer trousers), was gunned down in Washington Square Park in broad daylight, just after a lunchtime rendezvous with a business associate.
BOOK 7. New York-based private eye Joey Mancuso travels to the lush, verdant shores of Miami Beach. A young hedge fund employee—a kid right out of college, green as can be—was killed by an anonymous sedan while on a motorcycle ride after hitting the South Beach clubs. Miami Beach police don’t seem interested, but Joey does—the kid’s dad is a friend of a friend. Fans of Sherlock Holmes and Detective Poirot will devour Mancuso.
1999 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2021
About the author
Owen Parr
68 books104 followersOwen 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.
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.
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April 10, 2022
A really good series of books
I have to admit I am a voracious reader and I started the series because it looked like a good long read which it was . But it kept me interested all the way through it. Plenty of cold case study and not much Bond stuff. Murder abounded was punished one way or another . All in the big Apple or Florida and lots of background I have to assume is accurate . Enjoyed the whole series
I have to admit I am a voracious reader and I started the series because it looked like a good long read which it was . But it kept me interested all the way through it. Plenty of cold case study and not much Bond stuff. Murder abounded was punished one way or another . All in the big Apple or Florida and lots of background I have to assume is accurate . Enjoyed the whole series
March 18, 2022
Great Plots & Interesting Characters
I enjoyed each book in this bundle of seven. The plots were unique and the characters were well-developed. Unfortunately, the ebook format was poorly presented (e.g., some pages had only one paragraph), and the proofreader(s) missed a few words. Those were annoying distractions that did a disservice to a talented writer.
I enjoyed each book in this bundle of seven. The plots were unique and the characters were well-developed. Unfortunately, the ebook format was poorly presented (e.g., some pages had only one paragraph), and the proofreader(s) missed a few words. Those were annoying distractions that did a disservice to a talented writer.
February 24, 2022
excellent series
The character profiles are realistic and very interesting. The plots are fascinating and filled with twists. I am anxious to read more about the Joey Mancuso Crime Cadre!
The character profiles are realistic and very interesting. The plots are fascinating and filled with twists. I am anxious to read more about the Joey Mancuso Crime Cadre!
February 27, 2022
Loved all the books
I enjoy when books are group together and I can read them sequentially. Great and a interesting mix of characters. Very interesting and different storylines. Definitely will read more Parr books.
I enjoy when books are group together and I can read them sequentially. Great and a interesting mix of characters. Very interesting and different storylines. Definitely will read more Parr books.
January 4, 2022
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Known as The Last Advocates of the Victim, Former NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso and his half-brother, Father Dominic O’Brian are private investigators. They work out of Captain O’Brian’s Irish Pub and Cigar Bar in the Financial District of vibrant New York City,
BOOK 1 -A PRIEST, AN EX-COP, AND THREE BADASS BABES WALK INTO A BAR…Lucky for readers, that’s a great opportunity for the kind of rare mystery series with something for everyone—a tough guy, three awesome women, and a classic Golden Age gentleman-detective clergyman. The twist? The cop and the cleric are half-brothers who operate a PI firm out of their bar.
BOOK 2 -TOO MANY LEADS, TWO FEW BREAKS, AND only TEN DAYS TO GO IN THE TRIAL OF THE YEAR…Things are finally turning around at Captain O’Brian’s Pub and Cigar Bar, an oddball location for a PI office, but the kind of warm, buzzy scene every mystery reader loves. After first getting fired, then earning a glowing reputation in his first high-profile case as a PI, ex-NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso’s back on the crime scene with his half-brother and Brooklyn’s favorite man of the cloth, Father Dominic O’Brian.
BOOK 3 -MANHATTAN PLAGUED BY TERROR: RED RIBBON KILLER RAMPAGES! When meticulous NYPD cop-turned-private eye Joey Mancuso is called in to help the Midtown South precinct solve a series of brutal murders targeting young professional women. Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy once said: “Murder is not about lust, and it’s not about violence. It’s about possession”—a notion that haunts the NYPD.
BOOK 4 -THEIR DAUGHTER GOES MISSING AND THEY DON'T CALL THE COPS? THAT’S ONE OF MANY……intriguing mysteries deliciously and intricately layered in these pages. Layer upon layer, twist upon twist, secret upon secret, this is a case tailor-made for a Sherlock Holmes devotee like private investigator Joey Mancuso.
BOOK 5 -AT 16, HE SAW HIS DAD GUNNED DOWN. NOW HE HAS A CHANCE TO FIND THE KILLER…PI Joey Mancuso was just a kid when he watched a stranger walk into a Little Italy bar, shoot his mobster dad in the chest, and calmly walk back out, disappearing into the Manhattan din. The murder was never solved. And the old mob adage “an eye for an eye” went unfulfilled.
BOOK 6 -THE WOMAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
As the men around her are dropping like flies, NYC private eye Joey Mancuso finds himself neck-deep in a maze of a murder mystery—the kind that weaves through military secrets and international espionage—at the center of which is the woman he loves.The vic, Oscar Stanton (name etched into his designer trousers), was gunned down in Washington Square Park in broad daylight, just after a lunchtime rendezvous with a business associate.
BOOK 7. New York-based private eye Joey Mancuso travels to the lush, verdant shores of Miami Beach. A young hedge fund employee—a kid right out of college, green as can be—was killed by an anonymous sedan while on a motorcycle ride after hitting the South Beach clubs. Miami Beach police don’t seem interested, but Joey does—the kid’s dad is a friend of a friend. Fans of Sherlock Holmes and Detective Poirot will devour Mancuso.
Known as The Last Advocates of the Victim, Former NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso and his half-brother, Father Dominic O’Brian are private investigators. They work out of Captain O’Brian’s Irish Pub and Cigar Bar in the Financial District of vibrant New York City,
BOOK 1 -A PRIEST, AN EX-COP, AND THREE BADASS BABES WALK INTO A BAR…Lucky for readers, that’s a great opportunity for the kind of rare mystery series with something for everyone—a tough guy, three awesome women, and a classic Golden Age gentleman-detective clergyman. The twist? The cop and the cleric are half-brothers who operate a PI firm out of their bar.
BOOK 2 -TOO MANY LEADS, TWO FEW BREAKS, AND only TEN DAYS TO GO IN THE TRIAL OF THE YEAR…Things are finally turning around at Captain O’Brian’s Pub and Cigar Bar, an oddball location for a PI office, but the kind of warm, buzzy scene every mystery reader loves. After first getting fired, then earning a glowing reputation in his first high-profile case as a PI, ex-NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso’s back on the crime scene with his half-brother and Brooklyn’s favorite man of the cloth, Father Dominic O’Brian.
BOOK 3 -MANHATTAN PLAGUED BY TERROR: RED RIBBON KILLER RAMPAGES! When meticulous NYPD cop-turned-private eye Joey Mancuso is called in to help the Midtown South precinct solve a series of brutal murders targeting young professional women. Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy once said: “Murder is not about lust, and it’s not about violence. It’s about possession”—a notion that haunts the NYPD.
BOOK 4 -THEIR DAUGHTER GOES MISSING AND THEY DON'T CALL THE COPS? THAT’S ONE OF MANY……intriguing mysteries deliciously and intricately layered in these pages. Layer upon layer, twist upon twist, secret upon secret, this is a case tailor-made for a Sherlock Holmes devotee like private investigator Joey Mancuso.
BOOK 5 -AT 16, HE SAW HIS DAD GUNNED DOWN. NOW HE HAS A CHANCE TO FIND THE KILLER…PI Joey Mancuso was just a kid when he watched a stranger walk into a Little Italy bar, shoot his mobster dad in the chest, and calmly walk back out, disappearing into the Manhattan din. The murder was never solved. And the old mob adage “an eye for an eye” went unfulfilled.
BOOK 6 -THE WOMAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
As the men around her are dropping like flies, NYC private eye Joey Mancuso finds himself neck-deep in a maze of a murder mystery—the kind that weaves through military secrets and international espionage—at the center of which is the woman he loves.The vic, Oscar Stanton (name etched into his designer trousers), was gunned down in Washington Square Park in broad daylight, just after a lunchtime rendezvous with a business associate.
BOOK 7. New York-based private eye Joey Mancuso travels to the lush, verdant shores of Miami Beach. A young hedge fund employee—a kid right out of college, green as can be—was killed by an anonymous sedan while on a motorcycle ride after hitting the South Beach clubs. Miami Beach police don’t seem interested, but Joey does—the kid’s dad is a friend of a friend. Fans of Sherlock Holmes and Detective Poirot will devour Mancuso.
April 14, 2023
Joey Mancuso Crime Mysteries Vol 1-7 ( A Joey Mancuso , Father O ' Brian Crime Mystery Book 11 )
Awesome box mystery crime series !!! Loved the interaction between all the main characters !!!!! Joey & Father O ' Brian were like all brothers bugging heads continuously but their love for 1 another & their support of each other was very evident . The action & fast past of flow of story was superb !!! 💯💯💯💯 Love , Love the varied characters !!! Joey , Marcy , Father O ' Brian , Agnes , Logan , Johnston , & many more wonderful ( but very human ) characters !!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯 I will remember these books 📚📚📚📚 for a long time !!! My only complaint was all the intense amount of fusing by just about ever , I 'm very sorry to say !!! I think it was very unnecessary !!!!!!!!! All in all AWESOME !!!!!! Vicki Mencarini 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋
Awesome box mystery crime series !!! Loved the interaction between all the main characters !!!!! Joey & Father O ' Brian were like all brothers bugging heads continuously but their love for 1 another & their support of each other was very evident . The action & fast past of flow of story was superb !!! 💯💯💯💯 Love , Love the varied characters !!! Joey , Marcy , Father O ' Brian , Agnes , Logan , Johnston , & many more wonderful ( but very human ) characters !!!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯 I will remember these books 📚📚📚📚 for a long time !!! My only complaint was all the intense amount of fusing by just about ever , I 'm very sorry to say !!! I think it was very unnecessary !!!!!!!!! All in all AWESOME !!!!!! Vicki Mencarini 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋
April 20, 2022
So Savvy
I read Joey Mancuso Crime Mysteries volumes 1 to 7 back-to-back. Each book left me wanting much more. Mr. Parr is an exceedingly savvy writer…he quotes Sherlock Holmes, amongst others, seems to know all the best liquors, the best cigars, all of New York (enough about every borough) Miami, Italian, Spanish, etc. etc. His mysteries are not easily solved by the reader and keep one guessing to the end. All of his close friends and family become part of the readers’ friends and family. Obviously, I thoroughly enjoyed every volume!
I read Joey Mancuso Crime Mysteries volumes 1 to 7 back-to-back. Each book left me wanting much more. Mr. Parr is an exceedingly savvy writer…he quotes Sherlock Holmes, amongst others, seems to know all the best liquors, the best cigars, all of New York (enough about every borough) Miami, Italian, Spanish, etc. etc. His mysteries are not easily solved by the reader and keep one guessing to the end. All of his close friends and family become part of the readers’ friends and family. Obviously, I thoroughly enjoyed every volume!
March 15, 2024
I never thought this day would come
I kind of doubt that I will get credit for having read seven books. But that’s what this is. It is a volume of number one through seven and each story is a full length book. I enjoyed the characters and the storylines. I think maybe if I had read the books individually, I may have been a little less stressed to finish them. I recommend a good series.
I kind of doubt that I will get credit for having read seven books. But that’s what this is. It is a volume of number one through seven and each story is a full length book. I enjoyed the characters and the storylines. I think maybe if I had read the books individually, I may have been a little less stressed to finish them. I recommend a good series.
January 18, 2022
Wow...just WOW! One of the best I have read in a long time. If you like mystery and intrigue you have to read these excellent books. Twists and turns that take you on a roller coaster ride; absolutely loved it. Loved this author's writing he made you feel as if you are right there a part of his team. Well done Mr. Parr I look forward to reading more of your books...keep them coming :)
February 4, 2022
Joey, Joey!
I cannot say it was a good read because in fact it was a great one! For sure I’ll be looking for the next one if for no other reason than to learn the name given to the daughter. And you can bet, Mikey Liked It!
I cannot say it was a good read because in fact it was a great one! For sure I’ll be looking for the next one if for no other reason than to learn the name given to the daughter. And you can bet, Mikey Liked It!
May 22, 2022
Great stories. Tooooooo long
Crazy about the story lines and the great characters but these books go on longer than need be. I'll continue to follow the series but praying the author feels it in a bit.
Crazy about the story lines and the great characters but these books go on longer than need be. I'll continue to follow the series but praying the author feels it in a bit.
June 30, 2022
Joey manual crime series
This collection is a great find. They are easy reads and capture your attention right away. I have thoroughly enjoyed seven of them so far. These books would actually make a great weekly television series.
This collection is a great find. They are easy reads and capture your attention right away. I have thoroughly enjoyed seven of them so far. These books would actually make a great weekly television series.
September 21, 2023
Great entertainment
Each story line was different. The characters were
believable and entertaining and the twists and turns were unique to each story. Not my usual type of read but I loved them.
Each story line was different. The characters were
believable and entertaining and the twists and turns were unique to each story. Not my usual type of read but I loved them.
January 29, 2022
Fine writer, and an ambassador for New York City
A series that came to me by chance. I have enjoyed it, and I am looking forward to more from this author
A series that came to me by chance. I have enjoyed it, and I am looking forward to more from this author
March 3, 2022
Great series
I really enjoyed the series. Kept my interest from start to finish. Great characters and details. Loved the pub and cigar bar.
I really enjoyed the series. Kept my interest from start to finish. Great characters and details. Loved the pub and cigar bar.
April 25, 2022
Great Books
I loved these book. All the books were full of action, adventure, twists and turns. They were very fast reads.
I loved these book. All the books were full of action, adventure, twists and turns. They were very fast reads.
September 26, 2022
Really enjoyed all stories
Fun stories. Easy to follow believable characters. I will be buying more of this series. Plan to get more books by this author.
Fun stories. Easy to follow believable characters. I will be buying more of this series. Plan to get more books by this author.
July 20, 2023
page turner set
Couldn’t stop at just one! Read the whole set! Great read and page turner, kept me guessing who done it
Couldn’t stop at just one! Read the whole set! Great read and page turner, kept me guessing who done it
June 2, 2023
Very quick-moving plots, and interesting atmosphere if you like cigars and alcoholic beverages. The characters are well-developed, with the exception of Father Dom, who comes across as a cut-out flat figure. Maybe it's in contrast to Joey and Agnes, I don't know. Aside from all that, aargh! terrible proofreading, like some of the stories were spoken into a recorder, typed up by somebody, and then never read over to find all those missing words. Very distracting. And too many deaths not necessary to the plot.
July 26, 2022
This is a really great read.
It’s a long read, but there is NO boredom along the way.
I won’t give you any specifics, BUT I enjoyed it and know you will as well.
It’s a long read, but there is NO boredom along the way.
I won’t give you any specifics, BUT I enjoyed it and know you will as well.
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