Father Tom Mysteries

The Pope's decision to allow Father Tom Greer and Detective Helen Parr to marry captures the imagination of the entire world. Finally, after having to hide their relationship from all but a few close friends (and one particular six year old girl), Tom and Helen can openly proclaim their love for each other, and celebrate with their parish family their future lives together. But not everyone, it seems, is happy with their plans. First come the letters, threatening Helen with divine justice if she persists in her plans. Then, on live television, someone takes a shot at Tom and Helen. It soon becomes apparent that someone's decided to stop them at any cost. But Helen already knows who wants her dead. It's someone from her past as a Detective in Washington, D.C. A serial killer who sees himself acting as God's instrument to kill impure women. With little to go on besides the letters of a lunatic and a possible connection between the killer and a fanatic priest with his own agenda, Tom and Helen are in a race against time to find a killer . . . before the killer finds them first. And then, without warning, Tom and Helen face a crisis worse than any they've experienced before, one that could end their future before it even begins. Book six in The Father Tom Mysteries. Includes a sneak preview of The Purloined Paintings, book seven in The Father Tom Mysteries.

When a beloved older priest is found murdered outside the Rectory, Father Tom and Helen try to find the person who wanted him dead. But they find that even saints have secrets...and those secrets may have gotten him killed.

Excitement is building as the opening of the Acutis Society's Fairy Tales and Frights haunted house approaches. The members of Saint Clare's gaming group have worked hard to transform the interior of the Myer Mansion into something both magical and scary to entertain the families of Myerton as Halloween approaches. But does an actual ghost walk the halls of the 170 year old house? After Nate writes an article for the Myerton Gazette claiming that that ghost of Victoria Myer haunts the mansion, Father Tom wants a retraction--until the story is picked up by the Baltimore paper and ticket sales go through the roof. Still, Father Tom knows there's no such thing as ghosts . . . Right? When he finds Catherine Conway in an upstairs room talking to someone he can't see--a woman asking for a priest to say Masses and prayers for her soul--Father Tom comes to the only conclusion possible. Victoria Myer still lives in the house. And she's suffering the torments of purgatory. But when one of the participants in the house is found stabbed to death, Father Tom and Helen must search for an earthly killer before he strikes again.

After months of waiting, the time has finally arrived. The day after Christmas, Helen and I will marry. We've survived temptation, gossip, and a bullet meant to end the life of the woman I love. But are we going to survive the next four weeks?

This is a boxset of books 7-9 in The Father Tom Mysteries. Meet Father Tom Greer and Detective Helen Parr, former lovers reunited after twenty years, as they solve crimes old and new--and explore the profound mysteries of the human heart. The Purloined Paintings (Book 7)--Detective Helen Parr is recovering from being shot in Leslie Williams' basement and is anxious to get back to work. With the police department in the hands of Acting Chief Detective Dan Conway, Father Tom Greer is determined that his fiance follows her doctor's orders and rests. All that's needed for this to happen is for life to be quiet and peaceful. But this is Myerton, and this town nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland is far from quiet and peaceful. First comes the murder of Bethany Grable, owner of The Painted Lotus art gallery and old friend of Father Tom. Dan's convinced she was the victim of a robbery gone wrong. Father Tom, on the other hand, is not so sure. Then comes the wave of overdose deaths of young students at Myer College. Someone is selling fentanyl at prices college kids can afford. They're all art majors, and all of them happen to have had pieces displayed in Bethany's gallery. Coincidence? Or is there a connection between the ODs and Bethany Grable's murder? And if so, what is the connection? Father Tom decides to try to find out for himself who killed his old friend and why. But doing so could put the life of a young man in danger, and irreparably harm his friendship with Dan. Along the way, Father Tom learns that Helen wasn't the only person wounded in that basement . . . The Slain Saint(Book 8)--When a beloved older priest is found murdered in the Rectory's guest room, Father Tom and Helen try to find the person who wanted him dead. But they find that even saints have secrets . . . and those secrets may have gotten him killed. The Perfect Patsy (Book 9)--When the body of Ashley Becket is found naked, tied up, and butchered in Nate Rodriguez's bed, Father Tom can't believe the young man's responsible. Then, it's discovered Ashley was a prostitute . . . and Nate was a frequent customer. As the rumors fly around Saint Clare's and the gamer group fractures, Father Tom finds himself trying to keep his parish together and repair Nate's relationship with Gladys. He soon discovers that Nate is keeping a huge secret from the woman he loves--a secret that led him to hire Ashley in the first place. Then, Gladys finds evidence that points away from Nate--and to someone who couldn't possibly be responsible. Because, after all, Richard Davenport is safely behind bars . . .

This is a boxset of the first three books in The Father Tom Mysteries. Meet Father Tom Greer and Detective Helen Parr, former lovers reunited after twenty years, as they solve crimes old and new--and explore the profound mysteries of the human heart. The Buried Bride (Book 4)--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. With these two tasks, I expected this Lent to be the longest of my life. But I didn't expect to be fighting to stay out of prison. The Defining Decision (Book 5)--After the astonishing news from the Archbishop, Helen and I are looking forward to possibly having a life together as husband and wife. That is, if the Holy Father grants me permission. While awaiting word from the Vatican, we're getting to know each other more deeply. Going out on dates, spending time together, talking about what our life together will be like if we're allowed to marry. All of this under Anna's watchful eye, and being very careful to keep things secret. But then Gladys runs over the President of Myer College's chief of staff. What looks like a tragic accident takes a bizarre turn when drugs are found in his system. Is the young genius I consider a daughter guilty of murder, or is she being set up by someone from her past? The Silent Shooter (Book 6)--The Pope's decision to allow us to marry captures the imagination of the entire world. Finally, after having to hide our relationship from all but a few close friends, we can openly proclaim our love for each other, and celebrate with our parish family our future lives together. But not everyone, it seems, is happy with our plans. First come the letters, threatening Helen with divine justice if she persists in her plans. Then, on live television, someone takes a shot at us. It soon becomes apparent that someone's decided to stop us at any cost. But Helen already knows who wants her dead. It's someone from her past as a Detective in Washington, D.C. A serial killer who sees himself acting as God's instrument to kill impure women. With little to go on besides the letters of a lunatic and a possible connection between the killer and a fanatic priest with his own agenda, we're in a race against time to find a killer--before the killer finds us first.

The Reluctant Rector is a boxset of the first three books in The Father Tom Mysteries. Meet Father Tom Greer and Detective Helen Parr, former lovers reunited after twenty years, as they solve crimes old and new--and explore the profound mysteries of the human heart. The Penitent Priest (Book 1)--My wife died in my arms, the victim of a nameless killer's bullet. I should have died with her. But God had other plans for me. Fifteen years later, I'm back where it all happened. I just want to forget, but the past won't leave me alone. Now, I'm asking a woman who I left broken-hearted twenty years before to catch my wife's killer. I'm Father Tom Greer, a Catholic priest, and I'm playing with fire. The Framed Father (Book 2)--My wife's killer finally caught, I was content to leave Myerton to serve in the isolation of the same monastery where I found my call to the priesthood. The temptations of the past still occupy my mind, but behind these walls I'm safe from them. A call from the Archbishop sends me back to Saint Clare's, to find out if a young priest has broken his vows. Confident I'll find nothing wrong, I'm content to return. Then a young woman is murdered, and the priest stands accused. Helen is on the case, and I must work with her again to find the truth. But the feelings we left unspoken before are harder to avoid, and I find my heart struggling with my head. Can I save a young man's life without risking my soul? The Redemptive Return (Book 3)--My faith lies in tatters after the events of the summer. I've neglected my prayers. I've avoided my priestly duties. I am questioning everything about myself--except my feelings for Helen. When my estranged sister goes missing, I fly home to look for her--with Helen surprising me on the plane. My sister's dead when I arrive. I'm too late to save her. But I swear to find her killer. But emotions are fragile things, and in the depths of my despair, my love for Helen bursts forth in a grief fueled frenzy of passion and longing. In coming home, what have I found--my damnation, or my redemption?

This is a collection of the final three books in The Father Tom Mysteries. The Haunted Heritage (Book 10)--Excitement is building as the opening of the Acutis Society's Fairy Tales and Frights haunted house approaches. The members of Saint Clare's gaming group have worked hard to transform the interior of the Myer Mansion into something both magical and scary to entertain the families of Myerton as Halloween approaches. But does an actual ghost walk the halls of the 170 year old house? The Fatal Fall (Book 11)--Is stolen money buried somewhere on the campus of Myer College? A newspaper article by Nate prompts a frenzied hunt for the ill-gotten gain. But when a hundred year old skeleton is found buried in a gorge, Father Tom and Helen try to solve a mystery hidden in the mists of time. The Father's Family (Book 12)--After months of waiting, the time has finally arrived. The day after Christmas, Helen and I will marry. We've survived temptation, gossip, and a bullet meant to end the life of the woman I love. But are we going to survive the next four weeks?