Books like Getting a Way With Murder by Ralph M. McInerny
When Howard Downs is acquitted of murdering his wife, Detective Fox River and Captain Keegan face a difficult retrial. Father Dowling, the parish priest, had long conversations with Downs about the case. As new evidence emerges and four additional victims are uncovered, the investigation expands to include everyone connected to the deceased.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ralph M. McInerny
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