The Archbishop in Andalusia by Andrew Greeley.
A mystery novel featuring the bumbling goodhearted Blackie Ryan. First time a read a novel with Blackie as the protagonist he was a Priest. Now we meet him as co-adjutor archbishop of Chicago (with rights of succession no less!)
I love the way Greeley builds his characters and how he weaves theology into the story. If I could be half the pastor, theologian and philosopher of John Blackwood Ryan I would be very happy (I''ll pass on the murder mysteries though).
I'm glad you liked that one. I read one of Greeley's SF novels (title escapes), and haven't felt the desire to read any more of his.
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