Books like Rest in Pieces by Ralph M. McInerny
When an unexpected guest arrives and a car bombing leaves Father Dowling hospitalized, the quiet suburbs of Fox River, Illinois become the backdrop for a tense story of Latin American politics, terrorism, and drug trafficking. The novel follows Father Dowling as he navigates these dangerous currents while maintaining his pastoral duties.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Ralph M. McInerny
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