
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.
The vibe
Wartime BrooklynPrivate eye duoFamily under strainGangster dangerMurder mystery
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Details
- Author
- A. G. Russo
- Genre
- Mystery & Thriller
- Published
- September 17, 2025
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Pages
- 342
- Reading time
- About 7 hours
- ISBN
- 9798988178330




