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Overview
In the back of a big hardware store, not far from the last stop on the MBTA's Red Line serving the northwest suburbs of Boston, an old moving van was parked...Inside the back of the van, illuminated by a flashlight suspended from the roof, as well as the cracked rear door, three figures moved silently and deliberately. They were donning nun's apparel—the traditional black, ankle-length habits that had gone increasingly out of fashion since Vatican II, and were seldom seen in the 21st century.
So begins the rich and exciting fourth Faith Abbey mystery, in which a dramatic museum robbery becomes A Matter of Principle. Brother Bartholomew, the monk on Cape Cod known for his ability to deftly unravel a murder mystery as well as the mysteries of the human spirit, takes on a new challenge—and a new continent—in this riveting novel of suspense.
Editorials
Publishers Weekly
Manuel's fourth Faith Abbey mystery finds Brother Bartholomew quietly investigating the disappearance of two statues from a Boston museum, a pursuit that takes him from his native Cape Cod to Boston, Portugal and Pamplona, Spain. There's also a poorly integrated parallel plot in which he foils the deadly plans of Muslim terrorists a story line that seems to exist for no other reason except to ratchet up suspense and create a compelling harbor chase scene. However, the draw of this novel is not seamless plotting but multifaceted, wise characters, who grow and change in ways that are inspiring yet realistic. Manuel is an intelligent writer who beautifully weaves Bartholomew's faith journey with far-flung and fascinating locales. The mystery also offers soaring riffs on the transformative power of art, literature and music. (Nov.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
November 1, 2003
Publisher
Paraclete Press
Pages
292
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781557253460