Body Count by William X. Kienzle (1992-04-02) [Hardcover] William X. Kienzle

Description

Dust jacket has some wear. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure. There is a sticker inside the front cover saying who it belonged to previously.

This well-loved copy of “Body Count” by William X. Kienzle offers a glimpse into the life and work of a pioneering author in the Catholic mystery genre. Published in 1992, the novel follows Father Robert Koesler, a priest-turned-detective, as he navigates the gritty underbelly of Detroit while grappling with moral dilemmas and the complexities of human nature.

Kienzle’s unique perspective as a former priest and editor of a Catholic magazine lent authenticity and depth to his characters and their spiritual struggles. His novels were groundbreaking in their exploration of faith, crime, and the human condition within the context of the Catholic Church.

This particular copy bears the traces of its previous owner, with a sticker inside the front cover, adding a touch of personal history to the book. Despite the wear on the dust jacket, the hardcover itself remains in good condition, a testament to the care taken by its previous readers. The clean pages and secure binding invite readers to immerse themselves in Kienzle’s masterful storytelling and engage with the thought-provoking themes that made his work so influential.