Detective Fiction and Academic Mystery
The Book of Kills by Ralph McInerny
The Book of Kills by Ralph McInerny
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The Book of Kills by Ralph McInerny
At the University of Notre Dame, a series of pranks escalates into something far more sinister. Perpetual graduate student Otto Plant blames the university's founder for historical injustices against Native Americans, and his protests appear connected to the unsettling events. Private investigator Philip Knight and his brother, Roger, a philosophy professor, must unravel a web of secrets when a body is discovered. As the Knights investigate, they uncover long-hidden betrayals that expose the dark underbelly of family ties and academic rivalries within the hallowed halls of Notre Dame. Their pursuit of the truth reveals a complex mystery of murder and deception. Can they expose the killer before another victim falls prey?
Why You’ll Love This Book
Ralph McInerny crafts a suspenseful mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Set against the backdrop of Notre Dame, the narrative seamlessly blends academic intrigue with a thrilling whodunit. The Book of Kills is a must-read for fans of clever mysteries with complex characters. (Intrigued by the academic intrigue and complex whodunit mysteries? Deepen your reading with our expert guides: Cozy vs. Hard-Boiled: A Definitive Breakdown of the Mystery Subgenre and A Reader's Guide to The Fragmented Mind: Psychological Thrillers).
Book Details
Book Details
ISBN: 9780312979225
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date:
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Pages: 287
Author:
- Ralph McInerny
Language: English
Curator's Note:
McInerny uses the hallowed grounds of Notre Dame to examine the friction between historical protest and modern violence. The Knight brothers provide a sharp, balanced perspective, mixing the street-level grit of a PI with the intellectual rigor of a philosophy professor. This is a solid, academic whodunit for readers who enjoy seeing high-level discourse meet low-level crime.
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