Terence Faherty is a storyteller whose narratives most often take the form of mysteries. He sees storytelling and mystery solving as fundamentally linked, as protagonists often seek to answer a question or right a wrong. Faherty views the mystery genre, particularly the private eye story, as a direct narrative form where a problem is posed and a hero endeavors to resolve it. He has crafted two book series: one following Owen Keane, a former seminarian turned amateur sleuth, and another featuring Scott Elliott, set against the backdrop of old Hollywood during its decline.
Owen Keane, a former seminarian turned lawyer, seeks a mundane life but is drawn back into chaos when he receives a mysterious inquiry about a fatal accident involving a wealthy aviator and his fiancée. This investigation reignites his search for deeper truths, challenging his newfound stability. Celebrating its twentieth anniversary, this edition of Faherty's Edgar Award-nominated debut novel blends mystery with existential exploration, compelling Keane to confront the shadows of his past.
The story follows Owen Keane, a seminarian facing potential failure, who is tasked with locating a runaway classmate. Driven by his passion for mystery, he transforms this assignment into a quest for a lost sonnet while uncovering an illicit drug trade. Throughout his journey, Keane confronts his deepest fears, blending themes of redemption, adventure, and self-discovery in a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of southern Indiana.
In a resort town at the Jersey shore, a former seminarian and metaphysical detective, Owen Keane, is drawn into a haunting mystery. Tasked with aiding a grieving widower, he uncovers a dark history linked to the tragic death of a woman in the lake. As he navigates the town's secrets, Keane must piece together clues to unravel the complexities of loss and redemption, ultimately confronting the shadows of the past that linger in the community.
Set against the backdrop of Boston in 1995, the narrative follows Owen Keane, a former seminarian, as he investigates the murder of James Courtney Murray, who was linked to a brutal rape case from 1969. Driven by guilt and a desire to clear his friend's name, Keane delves into the past, revisiting his college days and a significant love affair. As he uncovers truths about both the murder and the old crime, the story intertwines themes of memory, guilt, and the impact of unresolved trauma, culminating in a gripping confrontation between past and present.
In der vergessenen Stadt Rapture in Indiana lebt eine Sekte, die an das Ende der Welt glaubte. Nachdem Mitglieder verschwinden und seltsame Lichter erscheinen, bittet eine Freundin den Detektiv Owen Keane um Hilfe. Zunächst skeptisch, wird Keane aktiv, als auch sie verschwindet. Ein mystischer Kriminalroman.