A Murder on Long Island

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TOO MANY LEADS, TOO FEW BREAKS, AND ONLY TEN DAYS REMAINING IN THE TRIAL OF THE YEAR... At Captain O’Brian’s Pub and Cigar Bar, an unconventional yet captivating setting for a private investigation office, the tides are finally turning. It's the kind of warm, bustling scene that ignites the excitement of every mystery reader. Ex-NYPD Detective Joey Mancuso, who had experienced the bitter sting of unemployment followed by a remarkable reputation boost in his first high-profile case as a PI, finds himself back in the crime scene alongside his beloved half-brother and Brooklyn's cherished man of the cloth, Father Dominic O’Brian. Together, the brothers have found their groove in their vibrant yet makeshift Financial District office, with its delightfully colorful ambiance. And now, two enticing job offers have landed on their doorstep. However, just as things appear to be looking up, Joey is presented with the kind of case he relishes—the challenging kind. The timing couldn't be more fitting, as Christmas looms on the horizon. Harold Longworth, a wealthy real estate developer, stands on trial for the brutal murder of his wife in the opulent bedroom of their Long Island mansion. The Manhattan elite are transfixed, their eyes glued to the courtroom proceedings. The odds are undeniably stacked against the developer. He made a distressing discovery but took twenty agonizing minutes before contacting 911. When found, he was covered in his wife's blood, and his fingerprints adorned the murder weapon. The situation seems dire when Longworth's team turns to Joey, beseeching him to investigate the case. However, the odds start to shift in their favor when Joey unravels the intricate tapestry of Mrs. Longworth's personal and professional life—a labyrinth teeming with secrets and lies, entwined with a motley crew of jealous lovers and corporate conspirators. Just as the pressure reaches its zenith, tragedy strikes when Joey's soulmate, FBI Special Agent Marcy Martinez, experiences a devastating accident while on duty. His attention splinters, and with a mere ten days remaining, he must solve the case against all odds. Even Father Dom's fervent prayers might not be enough this time. Perhaps, divine intervention is the order of the day. Within this gripping narrative, there lies something for everyone: imagine the fusion of Matt Scudder and Father Brown. Fans of both New York PI novels and clerical mysteries will be enraptured by this extraordinary and unorthodox detective duo.