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The Bishop at Sea

Blackie Ryan seriesbook 9 of 16Next:The Bishop and the Three Kings(1998) →

Bishop Blackie Ryan is feeling more than a bit out of place on the USS "Langley, " an aircraft carrier on duty hundreds of miles from the nearest dry land. But the ship is in trouble - several of her crew have disappeared without explanation, and one dead officer has seemingly reappeared. The captain has a major problem on his hands. And the captain happens to be a relative of Blackie's boss, Cardinal Cronin. So Blackie, troubleshooter and problem solver, has been dispatched to the "Langley" - where he soon finds a mystery as deep - and dangerous - as the ocean all around...

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 304 pages

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