
Father Koesler
Series byDive into the gripping Father Koesler series, where Roman Catholic priest Father Robert Koesler intertwines faith and sleuthing to unravel murder mysteries haunting Detroit's religious community, each tale an enthralling blend of crime fiction and spiritual intrigue that challenges the very heart of morality.
**Series: Father Koesler** **Author: William X. Kienzle** In a world where faith stands at the crossroads of justice and morality, the Father Koesler series unfolds with gripping depth and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of a bustling Detroit in the late 20th century, each novel weaves a fabric of suspense as Father Koesler, a compassionate and astute priest, finds himself embroiled in the city's darkest mysteries. With his steadfast moral compass and an unyielding commitment to his parishioners, he navigates the treacherous waters of sin and redemption where whispers of crime echo within the sacred confines of his confessional. In *Kill and Tell*, the latest installment, Father Koesler faces an urgent dilemma when automotive giant Frank Hoffman is brutally murdered, leaving the authorities stumped. Armed only with the chilling truths shared by a penitent sinner in confession, Koesler grapples with the weight of secrecy: his vow of silence holds not just the key to the mystery but the threat of another impending life lost. As he races against time to uncover the tangled motivations behind the crime, Koesler must tread carefully, balancing faith and duty while confronting the shadows lurking in plain sight. This compelling series explores profound themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the moral complexities of the human experience. Each page brims with tension and philosophical inquiry, inviting readers to ponder the thin line between right and wrong. As Father Koesler digs deeper, uncovering the secrets that intertwine the lives of the living and the dead, the stakes rise higher than ever before. Will Father Koesler unravel the truth before another soul is claimed? Delve into this enthralling series, where every confession could either illuminate a path to justice or plunge him deeper into danger. Join him on this exhilarating journey—where faith and reason clash, and salvation can come at a steep price.
Books in this Series
Father Koesler
The Rosary Murders
Published in 1979
Death Wears a Red Hat
Published in 1980
Mind Over Murder
Published in 1981
Assault with Intent
Published in 1982
Shadow of Death
Published in 1983
Kill and Tell
Published in 1984
Sudden Death
Published in 1985
Deathbed
Published in 1986
Deadline for a Critic
Published in 1987
Marked For Murder
Published in 1988
Eminence
Published in 1989
Masquerade
Published in 1990
Chameleon
Published in 1991
Body Count
Published in 1992
Dead Wrong
Published in 1993
Bishop as Pawn
Published in 1994
Call No Man Father
Published in 1995
Requiem for Moses
Published in 1996
The Man Who Loved God
Published in 1997
The Greatest Evil
Published in 1998
No Greater Love
Published in 1999
Till Death
Published in 2000
The Sacrifice
Published in 2001
The Gathering
Published in 2002