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Adam Mitzner’s “The Brothers Kenney” is a riveting exploration of family dynamics set against the backdrop of a suspenseful mystery. The novel opens with Sean Kenney, who returns home to confront the death of his brother Michael, ruled a suicide—a verdict Sean refuses to accept. As the black sheep of the family, Sean’s quest for truth is met with resistance from all sides, including his sister, sister-in-law, ex-wife, and the police department.

Mitzner’s narrative is a labyrinth of emotions, where rivalry, jealousy, forgiveness, and regret are not just themes but characters in their own right. The author examines these relationships with a keen eye, revealing how they are magnified within the competitive nature of the Kenney brothers. The story is not just about solving a mystery; it’s about understanding the depths of familial love and the lengths one will go to protect it.

The prose is sharp and engaging, with a wit that cuts through the tension of the plot’s twists and turns. Readers will find themselves deeply invested in the Kenney family saga, rooting for Sean as he peels back layers of family secrets to uncover a truth that might be more complex than he ever imagined.

It’s a novel that promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, while also tugging at their heartstrings—a combination that only a writer like Mitzner could deliver.

The Brothers Kenney. A heartfelt, heart warming story of family, foibles and loss. A death that brings questions. A finale that brings a gasp. And a look into the depths of love of family and what it means to stand up for truth. I love Adam Mitzner’s books. They are different from your run of the mill suspense/mystery. I gives his characters heart . They’re never perfect but full of human shortcomings. Can’t wait for his next one.

Rivalry, jealousy, forgiveness, regret are familiar to many families, but with two highly competitive brothers they’re even more common. Sean is summoned home because of the death of his brother, Michael. It’s been ruled a suicide, but Sean doesn’t believe it. So the family’s black sheep goes to work to prove his brother’s innocence despite the disapproval of his sister, sister-in-law, ex-wife, the police department, and others. Many different relationship are put under the microscope.