William X. Kienzle
1 SeriesWilliam X. Kienzle (1928-2001) was an American author known for his crime fiction and mystery novels, particularly the Father Koesler series. Ordained as a priest in 1954, he served for 20 years before leaving due to the Catholic Church's stance on divorce. Post-priesthood, Kienzle worked as a magazine editor in Minneapolis and later as the director of the Center for Contemplative Studies at the University of Dallas.
In "Death Wears a Red Hat," the second installment of William X. Kienzle's Father Koesler series, Father Bob Koesler is drawn into a chilling mystery. The decapitated heads of Detroit's underworld leaders are discovered atop headless statues in local churches. With no blood at the scenes, the gruesome displays confound investigators. Father Koesler must unravel the connection between the victims and the macabre method of their display.
