Contemporary Detective Mysteries

Winter in the small Canadian town of Solace is a season of hibernation. But this year, the snowfall brings a series of accidental encounters that will shake up the lives—and loves—of an old man, a student on the run and an abandoned dog. It is deep winter, 1969. As the Vietnam War drives...

With the Archbishop’s blessing, Helen and I are spending Lent building a relationship built on love--but without physical intimacy. And yes, it’s as hard as it sounds. But this penitential season, I have other work to do. I need to rebuild my relationship with the families of St. Clare’s after neglecting my duties as their shepherd. I must confess my sins to them, and ask their forgiveness.

I couldn’t believe it. The one time I met a guy, he ended up dead. And I was the prime suspect. I couldn’t remember what happened, but I know I didn’t do it. Why would I kill someone in cold blood? Luckily, Detective Russell believed me. He was so kind. I was happy to let him take the lead. He was so sexy and sweet. But what would he want with a little like me?