Search and Deception



Brian O’Sullivan, an art history professor, discovers letters written by his mother, Katrina, sixty years earlier — letters that ignite a desperate search for the truth about her disappearance. Before he can begin, Interpol summons him to Amsterdam to help unravel a Nazi art‑theft mystery tied to a long-lost Nazi officer’s diary. Brian’s investigation leads him into a labyrinth of danger, family secrets, and a confrontation with a stepbrother he never knew existed — a man willing to kill to protect the past.



Search and Deception, an award-winning novel, is a gripping blend of emotional discovery, international intrigue, and high suspense. It is the second in author Peter J. Marzano's 'Brian O'Sullivan series.' Together, Marzano's novels form a sweeping narrative about the weight of history and the resilience of the human spirit. From wartime Europe to modern-day investigations, the entire series explores how love, guilt, and legacy shape generations — and how the past never stays buried for long.