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"Kienzle has written another supremely intelligent puzzler featuring his perceptive priest, Father Robert Koesler, and bolstered by a strong cast of engaging supporting characters." —Book

"Kienzle's are the best books ever written about a cleric and among the best of everything in the past quarter century." —Otto Penzler, in Mystery Magazine "There are few autho

"An extraordinary tale of justice and morality . . ."  —Otto Penzler, Edgar Award Winner and Owner of the Mysterious Bookshop, New York City "...

"I was touched by the depth of passion and awed by the firm resolve with which Mattie Stepanek pursued a dream that has evaded men and women throughout history.

"A nice, tidy mystery . . .

"Your lips upon my lips, and your eyes upon my eyes."  —Victor Hugo Pocket Posh 100 Classic Love Poems will absolutely warm your heart.

"Kienzle's sharp knowledge of diocesan politics and the sights, sounds, and stresses of both priestly and lay Catholic life in a changing world enriches his story significantly.

"Kienzle's 21st Father Koesler novel is distinguished by a unique twist that will appeal to seasoned mystery fans tired of prefabricated formulas and timeworn plots." —Booklist &quo

"An intriguing blend of glory and gore from the master of the theological mystery."—Booklist "As usual, Kienzle's book is graced by fine touches." —Chicago Tribune From W

Set to a musical theme, love's poetic journey in this new, original collection begins with a Duet and travels through Interlude and Finale with an Encore popular piece from the bestselling Lov

An acclaimed nature writer evokes and celebrates the forces, settings, rituals, movements, and imperatives of a river, as it calls us back to unity with the natural world.

"Kienzle's ninth may be hailed as his most complex and finest mystery." —Publishers Weekly "...

"The realistic setting, discussions of theology and humanism add to the appealing the author's new urbane, witty mystery.—Publishers Weekly "Score another direct hit by Father Koesl

"This 19th Father Koesler mystery is packed with Kienzle's signature twists and turns, but is different from the previous mysteries.

The Love Poems of Rumi, as translated by Philip Dunn in this gorgeous little book, maintain the same emotional significance with readers today as they did seven centuries ago when originally compos