The Murder of Paolo Mancuso

A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery

By: Owen Parr

Narrated by: Fred Filbrich

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.

But now, at death’s door, infamous mobster Tony the Hammer summons Joey and utters three mysterious words: “Wetherly Stevens, Barcelona.” Joey has no doubt he’s just been told how to find his father’s killer.

Revenge, deep-seated wounds, that agonizing cold case, and a mysterious series of small town murders all come to a head in the fifth hard-boiled Mancuso/O’Brian mystery - with a dash of international intrigue - when witty ex-cop Joey, with the help of his PI brother, Father Dominic O’Brian, attempts to track down his father’s murderer in Barcelona and Hilton Head, SC.

From tantalizing tapas near La Sagrada Familia to bourbon-soaked pulled pork sandwiches at a South Carolina B&B, murder couldn’t get any more flavorful - or more personal.

Armed with only those three words, and - true to form - with no plan and very little research, Joey flies straight to Barcelona. But what does a New York wise guy have in common with an investment banker?

Perhaps retired partner Alexander Wetherly has answers. But a peaceful Q&A on quaint Daufuskie Island turns murderous when the elderly gentleman who runs Joey’s B&B winds up stabbed to death. And this isn’t the first murder of its kind - it seems Daufuskie Island has a grisly and deeply-seated cold case all its own.

One-part seductive international travel story, one part old-school cold-case murder mystery, Joey Mancuso’s antics will prove a delight to PI and police procedural fans of Raymond Chandler, Joseph Wambaugh, Lawrence Block, and Rex Stout. Also recommended for fans of Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer mystery series, and, of course, the Sherlock Holmes adventures.

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Owen Parr at his Best !!

 No spoilers here but suffice it to say I was totally suprised with the ending, and sad that it was over .. no disappointing with This high octane thriller.. Warning start reading early because it's totally engading and hard to put down... This is not my first from this author and won’t be my last.

the proper way to write mystery

it's not the first book for this author I read or heard but I think by far it is one of the best I did love the type of the writing of this author I can't make any spoilers and I really don't want you because this book is very good but I do think that the ending is surprising and I read a lot of Mystery and the fact that the author could surprise you so Groot was absolutely amazing
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Great Mystery! Great Narration!

I really enjoyed this book by Owen Parr featuring both Joey Mancuso and Father O'Brian. I loved the twists the book took. The author incorporated an old murder with a new mystery, exotic locations, and some endearing characters. I thought this story might be my favorite by the author. Fred Filbrich did a great performance with this book. I could hear who was speaking. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will definitely listen to more books by this author and narrator. Without giving away spoilers, I loved how the author tied things up with the ending.

I Must Read More From this Author

This is the first of me reading a book from Owen Parr, however, this thriller mystery had me on my toes wondering what would happen next. I am most certain that his other books must also be this fabulous!. The narration made this such an easy listen to, where each voice, including the women, you could tell who they were. The quality was fabulously done, which made the book that much better. This book will have you scratching your head that the little twist within it. Enjoy!

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Another good ride with Joey & Father Dom!

I can’t seem to get enough of this series! Excellent characterization, believable & just plain entertaining! Keep them coming!