"A sophisticated and baffling thriller . . . a real bone-freezer." -Publishers Weekly "Ingenious, witty, literate-at once irreverent and compassionate-an impressive tour indeed for a first-time novelist." -Los Angeles Times "Well-paced, tightly written, exciting as hell, and, quite possibly, the best mystery I've read in years." -Dallas Times-Herald The Rosary Murders was William X. Kienzle's first Father Koesler mystery, published in 1978. Twenty-three more books followed, creating a best-selling mystery series mostly set in Detroit and reflecting the personality of its hero, Father Robert Koesler, a diocesan priest with a penchant for sleuthing. The Rosary Murders was named one of the top twenty-five mysteries of the twentieth century in spring 2000 by the Chicago Sun-Times. It was also made into a movie, with Donald Sutherland in the role of Father Koesler. In The Rosary Murders, Detroit priests and nuns are being methodically murdered; all are found with a plain black rosary entwined between their fingers as a calling card. From Ash Wednesday, when the murderer first struck, the police seem helpless to solve the string of senseless murders. The weeks that follow become a nightmare for the crack homicide team headed by Lieutenant Walter Koznicki, until Father Koesler breaks the madmen's code. Here is a story with tension, excitement, intelligence, and a rare wit and humor. Kienzle painstakingly leads you through every step in an intensive police investigation of heinous series of murders. Police procedure and Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper reporting are as much a part of the action as the crimes themselves. With superb control of the novel's movement, Kienzle can tantalize at a tortoise's pace and torment with a breakneck hare's pace.

The Rosary Murders

Kienzle, William

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Andrew McMeel

<p>full lenghth reviews of 600 films on cassette, plus many more</p>

Roger Ebert's Home Movie Companion 1987

Arts & Photography

Roger Ebert

Photography & Video

Pocket Posh Crosswords 8 (75 Puzzles)

The Puzzle Society

Be Mindful. Be Inspired. With these dozens of beautiful and inspirational designs, you can not only release stress and calm yourself with hours of relaxing coloring, you can also take note of your day's thoughts and activities.

Inspiration, a Coloring Journal

NOT A BOOK

This conveniently travel-sized book contains dozens of beautiful and comforting animal designs on perforated pages for coloring. It's easy: Just throw it in your bag with some coloring pencils and pens. That way, no matter what comes up during the day you can always take a relaxing coloring break.

Coloring on the Go, Animal Design for Fun & Relaxation

Andrews McMeel

<p>hardcover 1st edition; like new dust jacket (s6)</p>

the princess saves herself in this one

Amanda Lovelace

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