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Hiding Behind Robes
by
J.L.Canfield
Genre/s
Fiction, Contemporary, Crime, Historical, Mystery, Thriller
Publish Date
October 6, 2021
Short Description
Detective Samyn and his team have been summoned to the largest Catholic church in the region. No explanation was given over the phone, but Samyn would rather be in a church than deal with his boss's demands.
What starts out as a simple case of necrophilia theft becomes a case whose roots go back to Ireland and the dark history of the church. For many years, the church has had clergy who hide behind their robes.
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It's Monday morning and the last place Lt Detective Philip Samyn wants to be is in a church, but it's better than being with hiis boss. The presideing bishop requested Samyn and his team come to the back of parish and tell no one why they are there. Heck, he's not sure why their even going to the gothic cold building that brings back his past. All he knows is, when a churchprince calls, you better listen to what your instincts say. Things happen behind the church doors that are hidden by those who wear robes.
Bishop O'Malley wants them tp conduct an off-the-record investigation regarding the defiement of the prior bishop's tomb. Samyn suspects there's more going on than what the bishop has said. Turns out, he's right. he and hos team uncover a crimes which go back to Ireland's Mother and Baby homes and the Magdalene Laundries associated with them. When Friday dawns, lives are changed, and secrets are revealed which once were hidden behind robes.
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This is the kind of mystery that keeps you thinking long after you close the book. It’s not just about solving a case—it digs into trust, faith, loyalty, and what people are willing to hide to protect their power. The pacing is perfect, and every chapter raises the stakes. It’s gripping, unsettling in the best way, and very satisfying. A standout thriller.
What surprised me the most was how real the relationships feel—the banter between the detectives made me laugh out loud, even as the story stayed intense and dark. Every scene inside the church felt heavy with history and hidden agendas. The writing is vivid, cinematic, and filled with details that make you feel like you're in the room. If you enjoy thrillers that explore institutions with secrets, this is absolutely worth reading.
This book pulls you in from page one with its atmosphere—tension, power dynamics, secrets, and that perfect mix of police grit and church politics. The characters are sharp and well-drawn, especially Samyn, whose internal conflict adds depth to the suspense. I loved how the author blends investigation and moral ambiguity without ever giving easy answers. It’s smart, layered, and impossible to put down once the mystery starts to unravel.
A real gem here! I couldn't put the book down because I was hooked by the story from the very beginning! Action-packed story with a lot of twists and tension that will keep you guessing right up to the end of the book! Brilliant!
Impressive book cover! An original story that kept me turning page after page - so exciting! An intriguing, action-packed book, that will keep you questioning how this will finish. Thrilling!
