- Paperback: 261 pages
- Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (July 1 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1933184566
- ISBN-13: 978-1933184562
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 318 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #529,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Top-Notch Thriller,
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This review is from: Bleeder: A Mystery (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: I love thrillers and, of course, the Catholic angle attracted me.Reed Stubblefield goes to spend some time away in his brother's cabin out in the boonies of Illinois. His wife had died last year of leukemia and he plans to spend his time writing a book about Aristotle. His, brother, a Catholic convert, sets everything up for him with the campsite where his cabin is located. Reed learns that the nearby small town is overcrowded with people as a new assistant priest has been working there recently. He is rumoured over the state as being a stigmatic and a healer. The diocese moves him from parish to parish every few years due to the large crowds of people he attracts to masses from all over the country to be healed. Father Ray is a great student of St. Aquinas, hence also very knowledgeable of Aristotle, and Father Ray and Reed start a somewhat shaky friendship considering Reed is not a believer in Christ. When Father Ray bleeds to death during the Good Friday Mass at the culmination of the Passion, what some think is a miracle is quickly determined by the authorities to be a murder and Reed finds himself at the top of the short list of suspects. With the help of a reporter whom he is gradually finding himself possibly attracted to, they set out to find the real killer before Reed ends up behind bars. A top-notch thriller which is fast paced and keeps the reader guessing until the end. A unique murder makes for a fun plot and the Catholic themes add a spiritual dimension. After the death of the priest Reed has to deal with questioning by both the local authorities looking into the murder and a representative from the church whose sole duty is to investigate the supernatural claims made of the priest. This gives a good showing on how such things are conducted and makes clear the Catholic position that such things are not easily accepted by the Church, and even if approved by the Church, are always left up to the individual to decide themselves whether to believe or not. The book uses both reason and faith to carry it's characters deductions along and this leads to a riveting and inspiring read. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Smart, Suspenseful and Soulful,
By Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bleeder: A Mystery (Paperback)
I just finished reading John Desjarlais' fascinating work of fiction, Bleeder. From the initial pages of the book through it's great conclusion, this novel was action packed and quite thought provoking. The main character, Reed Stubblefield, finds himself in a small town looking to heal from his physical and emotional wounds. He strikes up a begrudging friendship with Father Ray, a priest who is widely believed to be a stigmatic and a miracle healer. When Father Ray dies suddenly during the Good Friday service, Reed finds himself accused of the murder of this beloved priest.This book is incredibly well written, and enhanced by the inclusion of quotations and teachings of Aristotle - these fit into the story since Reed is a professor, on sabbatical, looking to write about Aristotle. The novel's Catholic setting is never heavy handed or preachy, but rather contributes to the richness of the story told and the mystery that unfolds. Reed, a skeptic who finds himself surrounded by believers, must question some of his long held beliefs and philosophies. I loved Bleeder and raced to the end to learn "whodunnit". At this point, I will likely go back and reread the book again to enjoy Mr. Desjarlais' stunning writing and the intricacy with which he creates and shares the lives of his characters. Strongly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great mystery! 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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A real page-turner,
By Gerard Webster, award-winning author - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bleeder: A Mystery (Paperback)
Reed Stubblefield--a college professor on sabatical--is a wounded man...both physically by a student's random shot and emotionally by his wife's recent death. He retreats to his brother's remote cabin in the small town of River Falls, Ill. in hopes of writing a book on Aristotle. It's the middle of March and Reed expects the campsite to be empty; but he's both disappointed and aggravated when he finds that the campsite and town are overflowing with throngs of believers--sick pilgrims seeking a cure from "the stigmatist" priest. Not only that, but Reed suspects that his brother deliberately set him up for an encounter with "Fr. Ray" in the hopes that it would lead to his physical and spiritual healing.Reed's skepticism and Aristotelian logic are an offset to the sometimes blind devotion of the believers. His natural curiosity and desire to find logical explanations are what leads him into becoming more embroiled in the frenzy going on around him. But when Fr. Ray dies suddenly in the middle of a church service, Reed's skepticism and unique physical ailments place him in the position of being a prime suspect in the priest's murder. Now he must rely on his intellect and training to find the real killer. BLEEDER was an exciting read from the first page to its satisfying resolution. I found myself turning the pages quickly to see what would happen next. The story builds in a crescendo like a symphony--beginning with the muted strings of questions unanswered to the crashing cymbals of its exciting conclusion. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The plot thickens...and takes some interesting twists,
By Laurie Hoecherl - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bleeder: A Mystery (Paperback)
This is a wonderfully crafted mystery with several unexpected plot twists just when you think you've got things all figured out. The characters are engaging, to the point where I wanted the story to continue after I got to the end of the book. The language used is beautifully descriptive and it's not at all gory as you might expect from the title. Being from a small town in Northern Illinois and teaching at a community college, I also appreciated the references to local geographical features as well as academic life. The first part does a very nice job setting the stage for the mystery; once the main event occurred, I was hooked into the mystery and had a hard time putting it down. I recommend it highly.
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