W. L. PatenaudeReseñas

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.

When the victim of the first murder on a space station is a disguised priest, Father John McClellan, former Marine and programmer, is sent "upside" from Earth to investigate.

I found McClellan's back story a bit heavy going at times, but the main story, with its exploration of moral choices, sentience, and guilt and innocence, was fascinating. I don't know if the author has another book in the works but I look forward to it.½