This is a wonderfully executed mystery novel. The pacing is good, always leaving you wanting to read one more chapter. The author's voice is distinct and expressive. His characters leap from the page, fully alive. You can see in them any number of people you know or wish you knew. This is especially true of one Pierre Bontemps, if you are an Off the Menu listener.
However, it is much more than simply a mystery novel. The Catholic faith is imbued throughout the story. You also get a hopefully-but-maybe-not exaggerated at times depiction of a post-conciliar diocese gone wrong and a caricatured-but-not-that-much Traditionalist parish. It is comical to say the least.
Overall I highly recommend this book, not just to Trads who will certainly appreciate it, but really anyone who likes a good mystery.