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.

©2018 Owen Parr (P)2018 Owen Parr

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.

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
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review

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!

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBoom

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!

Great series

All of the books in this series are great. The narration is excellent and adds to the story. There have been two different narrators and they were both good.

Three Mysteries In One (Parr's Best Yet)

I was not expecting to get three stories in one. I really was expecting to get the "vendetta-like" search for his fathers killer.  Not a complex interweaving story that is as intricate as it is enjoyable.

This has almost everything you could imagine. Mafia stories, people end up dead, crazy and atypical murder weapons and a cold case over 20 years old.  Also, a former cop who is the Last Advocate of the victim trying to solve it all while also solving his father's murder.

I couldn't put this book down.  I loved every minute of it.  It was both similar to and slightly different from the other books in this series because it was so close to home for Mancuso.  I got to see some of his more sneaky tactics along with following him to more exotic locations.

Parr was also able to throw some slight romance and tossed in a little "self-realization" by Mancuso that really topped his character off.  Mancuso's arc could be complete with this story but I hope that it isn't.  They are just such a fun duo trying to solve crimes that normal people (and even the cops) can't seem to crack.

Overall, it might be my favorite Mancuso and Father O'Brian story yet.  And I think that anyone who has enjoyed the series until now will love this one. I requested a free copy of this audiobook - it has not affected my review in any way.

Gripping detective tale

The Murder of Paolo Mancuso. The best in the series so far, though I suspect Mr Parr will surpass this in future novels.
Well written and beautifully crafted detective mystery. 5* says all I need to say.
A great read/listen thoroughly entertaining and grabs you in the first chapter and never lets you go.
This audiobook is a great holiday gift for anyone who enjoys mystery/ detective novels.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook at my own request, and voluntarily leave this review.

great, still love Joey and Don! But too short!! 😀

hey Owen!
please lengthen your novels... heavens... they could really get longer. please.
thanks for your fun and excitement and twists and turns!

Fantastic!

I loved this book. It was provided to me as a free copy but I was not Obligated to leave a review.