Series: Father Koesler
by Author William X. Kienzle
Call No Man Father (1996)
Being a Roman Catholic, this book caught my eye because it promised to address to interesting topics: Papal Infallibility and the Church's stance on birth control. The latter is a particularly relevant topic these days because the question has been raised as to whether the state can require the ...
Bishop as Pawn (1995)
"Bishop as Pawn" is a mystery by Ralph McInerny. Billy Murkin appears at the St. Hillary's rectory in Fox River, Illinois. He is the husband of Marie Murkin, the rectory's housekeeper, even though she hasn't seen him in 15 years. Later that night he is found dead of a gunshot wound in the rector...
Body Count (1993)
"Body Count" hangs on the interesting topic of the sacramental seal of Confession or priest-penitent privilege. Weird fact: at the time this book was written (c1992) I knew a great deal about this privilege having recently completed a book on the topic. I thought this fact was handled well in e...
Death Wears a Red Hat (1981)
I enjoyed some other Father Koesler mysteries, but this one was a big disappointment. It was good enough to continue but not the type that you just can't put down.The ending really disappointed me. I'd enjoyed the moral discussions that have been woven into the Father Koesler stories but in this ...
Eminence (1990)
The Rosary Murders (1989)
The Rosary Murders is the first in a series featuring Father Koesler, by the late William X. Kienzle. The mystery is set in Detroit, Michigan during the '70's. At that time, Detroit was famous for its monstrous murder rate and widespread crime. Contributing to this madness, is a murderer who is k...
Requiem for Moses (1997)
I have read 4 or 5 books by this author and this is the one I have enjoyed the least. It had to do with a man who comes to life in his casket and if it was a miracle or not. The man who died (Moses) had not been embalmed per Jewish custom and was a vile human being. The stories that different cha...
Deathbed (1986)