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Father Dowling finds himself at the center of a shocking chain of events when Billy, a former housekeeper’s husband who disappeared fifteen years earlier, is suddenly back and then shot by a sniper. The murder at St. Hillary’s rectory in Fox River precedes the kidnapping of Bishop Rooney from the Archdiocese of Chicago. Facing extortion, blackmail and revenge motives, the case confuses both the police and the clergy. With the assistance of Captain Keegan, Dowling pieces together the clues that ultimately lead to Bishop Rooney’s rescue. The story highlights Dowling’s keen observational skills and his growing reputation as a man who is always oddly involved in mysterious happenings.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ralph M. McInerny
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