A Prayer for the Dead
A Prayer for the Dead by Victor J. Banis is a contemporary fiction novel published by Dreamspinner Press on September 2, 2015. This edition spans 200 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Tom and Stanley, who find themselves entangled in a series of mysterious deaths at St. Marywood, an isolated monastery on the ocean cliffs of Big Sur. After Stanley is invited to convalesce there, he discovers the body of Father Brighton, leading him to question the circumstances surrounding the deaths that seem to plague the monastery.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into themes of suspense and romance, as Tom and Stanley navigate their relationship while investigating the unusual occurrences at St. Marywood. The plot thickens with the recent death of a young brother and the sudden improvement in the monastery’s finances, prompting the couple to dig deeper into the secrets hidden within its walls. This book is part of the Deadly Mysteries Series and explores LGBTQ+ elements, adding layers to the characters’ experiences and interactions.
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“A Tom and Stanley Novel “
Does murder follow Tom and Stanley around, or do they follow the murders?
After a hospital stay, Stanley is invited by Father Brighton to convalesce at St. Marywood, an isolated monastery on the ocean cliffs of Big Sur. Upon arrival, Stanley finds Father Brighton dead. The order s doctor writes it up as a death by natural causes, but those seem to be quite prevalent at the monastery. The recent demise of a young brother who fell from the cliffs is described as an accident, but Stanley s nose is twitching. Plus the order s finances have taken a sudden, mysterious turn for the better. Is something rotten at St. Marywood?
Stanley and Tom can t resist digging around even if it means testing their tumultuous relationship against a gaggle of handsome, young, virginal, and they are told gay men.
“Continues the Deadly Mysteries Series published with MLR Press. “”
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