First published 2000
A bishop discovers medieval torture devices in his basement while investigating a death. A sleepwalking nun stumbles upon evidence that points to murder within her convent walls. These religious figures join sixteen other clerics across different eras as they unravel crimes using sharp deduction and sacred insight. The cases span centuries and settings, from ancient monasteries where monks guard deadly secrets to modern parishes where hit men target bishops. Each detective brings unique theological knowledge to bear on their investigations. A sweating statue becomes evidence in one case, while a confessional booth holds the key to another. The clergy face killers among their own ranks, testing their faith as they pursue justice. These eighteen mysteries reveal how those devoted to the divine can possess the most clever methods for solving earthly crimes.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, religious-themes
Setting: Monasteries, Convents, Parishes
Period: Medieval, Modern
356 pages · Hardcover · Cumberland House Publishing