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In "A Loss of Patients," Father Dowling and the Fox River police search for answers to a string of unexplained deaths that raise questions of suicide or foul play. When a new murder surfaces, the priest’s investigative instincts and charitable soul are put to the test as the killer’s identity remains concealed from the reader, heightening the suspense. This intriguing mystery blends crime investigation with Catholic themes and subtle humor.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ralph M. McInerny
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