O'SHAUGHNESSY INVESTIGATIONS, INC. by A. G. Russo

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O'SHAUGHNESSY INVESTIGATIONS, INC.

Leave Murder to the Professionals

by A. G. Russo

Why we picked it

A strong pick for readers who like historical mysteries with a personal angle. It combines wartime Brooklyn, private-eye intrigue, family strain, and real danger in one compelling setup.

About this book

Set in Brooklyn during World War II, this mystery follows Maeve O'Shaughnessy and Vic Marino as they work to keep the O'Shaughnessy Detective Agency going while war reshapes daily life around them. Their cases draw them into the demanding world of private investigation at a time when uncertainty touches every part of home and work.

As they juggle the needs of the business, they also face strain within the family, dangerous meetings with gangsters, and a murder that raises the stakes. With loved ones serving overseas, the pressure of carrying on at home gives the novel both tension and heart, blending crime-solving with the emotional weight of a city and a family living through wartime.

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Wartime BrooklynPrivate eye duoFamily under strainGangster dangerMurder mystery

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Author
A. G. Russo
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Published
September 17, 2025
Publisher
Independently Published
Pages
342
Reading time
About 7 hours
ISBN
9798988178330

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For your book club

  1. How might World War II change the way Maeve and Vic approach their cases?
  2. What does the setting of wartime Brooklyn add to the mystery’s tension?
  3. How do family pressures deepen the stakes of running the detective agency?
  4. What balance do you expect between crime-solving and emotional family drama?
  5. How might uncertainty at home shape the characters’ sense of duty?

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