W. L. Patenaude

I found this book via a search for "good Catholic novels," and as a big SF fan, I was intrigued. Another reviewer correctly points out that one doesn't need to be Catholic to completely enjoy both the writing and the murder mystery, but I will say that all readers will see one of the most accurate portrayals of priesthood in modern fiction. It does start a bit slowly, and I wish an explanation of the printers had come a little earlier in the book, but SF aficionados will forgive that as the book builds to a completely surprising and satisfying climax. I seldom take the time to review books, but this one needs to be better known.… (más)