PRECIOUS BLOOD

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Summary: An intriguing mystery in terrific series
Review: Haddam's Demarkian mysteries are good despite the danger of the cutesy holiday premise. The ones with a religious setting such as this one are particularly good. Demarkian is particulary expert at wending his way thorugh tight-lipped communities with secrets of their own. An ex-FBI often called into consult on delicate cases and a murder in a Catholic church is more than delicate. Written with deft touch, respect for religious communities, and little saving humor.

Rating:
Summary: An intriguing mystery in terrific series
Review: Haddam's Demarkian mysteries are good despite the danger of the cutesy holiday premise. The ones with a religious setting such as this one are particularly good. Demarkian is particulary expert at wending his way thorugh tight-lipped communities with secrets of their own. An ex-FBI often called into consult on delicate cases and a murder in a Catholic church is more than delicate. Written with deft touch, respect for religious communities, and little saving humor.