A PRIEST, AN EX-COP, AND TWO BADASS BABES WALK INTO A BAR... Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Father Dominic O'Brian, a gentleman-detective priest, and his half-brother, the tough ex-cop Joey Mancuso. Together, they operate their private investigation firm from the iconic Captain O'Brian's Pub and Cigar Bar in New York. Supported by three formidable women, including an FBI agent and Joey's enigmatic Cuban girlfriend, the team embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the apparent suicide of one of their valued patrons. However, they soon realize that numerous individuals harbored a desire to see him dead. As they delve into a captivating financial enigma riddled with twists and scams, mystery enthusiasts will find themselves thoroughly captivated.

Owen Parr's Joey Mancuso/Father Dominic O'Brian series masterfully combines the allure of hard-boiled detective tales with the intellectual prowess of classic crime mysteries.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary mystery series that caters to all tastes. Enter a world where a rugged hero, three remarkable women, and a distinguished gentleman-detective clergyman coexist -- a dynamic unlike any other. Brace yourself for an exciting journey through the partnership of a cop and a cleric, operating their detective agency from a bustling bar.
Owen Parr delivers an enthralling first installment in the Joey Mancuso/Father Dominic O'Brian series, seamlessly blending the gritty and the cerebral in the realm of detection. Meet Joey, the ex-cop with a framed exit from the police department, and his intriguing female companions -- an assertive FBI agent, his elusive Cuban girlfriend, and his mentor and ex-partner, Lucy Robertson.

Captain O'Brian's Pub and Cigar Bar, an establishment exuding the warm ambiance of old-world New York and manned by an amiable Irish bartender, emerges as a character in its own right -- a home away from home for its loyal patrons. When one of their top clients is found dead, allegedly by his own hand after celebrating a recent business victory, the brothers are not convinced. Intuitively, they sense that he was not a man seeking death, and their investigation swiftly reveals a multitude of individuals with reasons to desire his demise. For seasoned New York private investigators like them, this puzzle of financial intrigue is custom-made, brimming with unexpected twists, scams, and mind-bending conundrums that warm the hearts of mystery aficionados like a shot of Jameson.

Fans of popular New York detective shows, from Blue Bloods to Elementary, will find themselves right at home, as will devotees of Golden Age mysteries, particularly those set in the vibrant city of New York, à la Ellery Queen and Nero Wolfe. Moreover,

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