There was a movie, made by a then avid Mormon, about a small town sheriff in a very Mormon town. Started out where he's waking up, immediately on his knees to pray, and then moves on through his day. Turns out the killer was his own deputy who delighted in killing women of suspicious albeit unsubstantiated repute. Sad to say, I can't remember the title of the movie or the producer/director/male lead, but it was in interesting look into the daily rhythm of actively, devout Mormons. Thought raised in SLC and in the Church, I and my family were never of that ilk. Anyway, nice little murder mystery. No detectrices, but a detective who prays.
Praying Detectives. The Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries Series... all good. I have read them all. There is much sadness in the books, but redemption is always at hand. "Out of the Deep I Cry" is a particular favorite of mine.
I really appreciate this look and perspective at navigating outdoor spaces from a scooter ... and you calling out the lack of access that many of us probably overlook. The empanadas sound great, too. (Thank you for making me feel quotable.)
Found a link to a page that tells about the Mormon detective movie. Brigham City: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268200/
Thanks!
There was a movie, made by a then avid Mormon, about a small town sheriff in a very Mormon town. Started out where he's waking up, immediately on his knees to pray, and then moves on through his day. Turns out the killer was his own deputy who delighted in killing women of suspicious albeit unsubstantiated repute. Sad to say, I can't remember the title of the movie or the producer/director/male lead, but it was in interesting look into the daily rhythm of actively, devout Mormons. Thought raised in SLC and in the Church, I and my family were never of that ilk. Anyway, nice little murder mystery. No detectrices, but a detective who prays.
Virgil Flowers is one of my favorite characters. I'm also a fan of the flawed Dave Robicheaux, a Cajun detective created by James Lee Burke.
Thank you, Ken. The first in the series, dating to 1987, still has holds at the library for the audiobook. Looking forward to a good listen.
The first one is good. The second one -- Heaven's Prisoners -- is the one that really gripped me.
Praying Detectives. The Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries Series... all good. I have read them all. There is much sadness in the books, but redemption is always at hand. "Out of the Deep I Cry" is a particular favorite of mine.
Of course! Thank you for reminding me. I’ve enjoyed these novels by Julia Spencer-Fleming.
I really appreciate this look and perspective at navigating outdoor spaces from a scooter ... and you calling out the lack of access that many of us probably overlook. The empanadas sound great, too. (Thank you for making me feel quotable.)