Shredded Veil: A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery Book 13

Joey Mancuso’s life takes a dramatic turn when a young man enters, claiming to be his son from a relationship two decades ago. The young man, now facing a murder charge, pleads for Mancuso's help, insisting on his innocence. Though unsure if the boy is truly his, Mancuso can't ignore the striking resemblance and reluctantly agrees to investigate.
As Mancuso digs deeper, he uncovers layers of lies and deception. The boy's mother, Adriana—Mancuso’s former lover, thought to be dead—resurfaces, bringing more questions than answers. The mystery surrounding the boy’s identity pulls Mancuso into a complicated personal dilemma, testing his trust and instincts.
While Mancuso wrestles with his emotions, Adriana stumbles upon a chilling secret—plans for a terror attack in New York City. The authorities dismiss her claims, seeing them as far-fetched, but Mancuso’s gut tells him the danger is real. He begins investigating the looming threat, uncovering a conspiracy involving terrorist networks and high-tech drones set to wreak havoc on the city.
As time slips away, Mancuso finds himself racing against both the authorities’ skepticism and the terrorists’ clock. High-speed chases, violent confrontations, and deadly secrets emerge, plunging Mancuso into the fight of his life. His investigation leads him down a dangerous path, filled with betrayal and unexpected alliances.
Amid the unfolding chaos, Mancuso must grapple with the possible truth about the young man. Is he truly his son, or is it all an elaborate scam? As he balances his personal dilemma with the urgent threat to the city, Mancuso is forced to make hard choices about who to trust.
With New York’s safety at stake and lives on the line, Mancuso must unravel the truth in time to stop the attack—and possibly save his own future in the process.