Andrew Greeley Books
February 5, 1928 – May 29, 2013
Andrew Greeley was a Roman Catholic priest, sociologist, and journalist who became a bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction. His novels often explored the lives of Irish-American Catholics, particularly within the Chicago setting. Greeley captivated readers with memorable characters and compelling narratives that frequently blended mystery, humor, and social observation. He brought a distinctive voice to popular fiction, offering insights into the faith and experiences of his characters.
Complies new case histories of near-death experiences, discusses two phenomena not covered in previous books, and describes the profound, often life-transforming, influence of near-death experiences
For the past three decades, Andrew Greeley, priest, sociologist, and bestselling author, has researched the behavior and beliefs of American Catholics. Here he translates his works into hard data as he describes "the fascinating, wonderful, and slightly daffy story of American Catholicism since the end of the Second Vatican Council". A powerful argument, this survey dispels many myths, ans gives new meaning to the word "Catholic".
Irish Gold
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
In Ireland to discover why his grandparents left there during the Troubles, American Dermot Michael Coyne becomes the target of someone who does not want the past revealed, and only beautiful Nuala Anne McGreal stands between him and certain death. 65,000 first printing. $65,000 ad/promo.
Virgin and Martyr
- 535 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Four men probe the life and death of Cathy Collins, a young Catholic nun tortured and killed by the soldiers of a Latin American dictator
Thy Brother's Wife
- 318 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The lives of Paul and Sean Cronin are profoundly influenced by their father's ambitious vision for them, envisioning one son as a future cardinal and the other as the president. This dynamic sets the stage for a compelling exploration of family expectations, personal ambition, and the paths chosen versus those imposed by parental dreams, ultimately shaping their destinies in unexpected ways.
The bishop in the old neighborhood
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
When three people are murdered in a church that has long represented a bulwark against change in its venerable Chicago neighborhood, Bishop "Blackie" Ryan enlists a psychic cop and a Sicilian attorney in what he believes is a campaign of terror.
Patience of a Saint
- 490 pages
- 18 hours of reading
A brush with death convinces Red Kane, a Chicago newspaper columnist, to investigate the connection between Harv Gunther, a powerful politician, and the recent murder of a teenage girl
The spirit of the recently deceased Monsignor Charles McInerny seems to be haunting the parish, and when Bishop Blackie Ryan comes to investigate, he finds "an adulterous conspiracy hiding ten million dollars in missing church funds" and probable murder.
A Midwinter's Tale
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Stationed in Bamberg, Germany, in the chaotic aftermath of WWII, pint-sized Charles "Chucky" Cronin O'Malley can't seem to keep himself out of harm's way. Whether it be with black marketeers, border patrols, or even his commanding officer, Chucky always seems to land in impossible scrapes, relying on a quick wit and blind luck (or is it Heavenly intervention?) to save his hide. And until the day he meets beautiful seventeen-year-old Trudi, a girl on the run from smugglers and the U.S. Army, he manages to keep himself in one piece. Trudi needs Chucky's help. If he isn't careful though, she may also make off with his heart.
